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Which is the Cheapest CBI for Indians?
The Caribbean countries offer the cheapest and most affordable citizenship by investment programs for Indians, starting from USD 100,000 (donation route). The real estate investment starts from $200,000 in the Caribbean region. Five countries that offer fastest citizenship for the right price are St.Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Dominica, Antigua Barbuda and Grenada. Vanuatu also…
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The Perks of Backup Citizenship
In today’s interconnected digital world, the concept of ‘backup’ citizenship, acquired through citizenship by investment (CBI), has gained significant popularity among the HNWI investors and families. It offers individuals a unique opportunity to obtain a second citizenship and passport within months by investing in a foreign country. While the decision to pursue investment citizenship is…
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The Golden Visa Bubble in Europe
In recent years, the global market for golden visas, which offer residency or citizenship in exchange for substantial financial investments, has experienced significant growth. Portugal, Spain, Malta, Greece have attracted significant investments, mostly 90% invested into the property market. Golden visa programs were initially introduced by countries seeking to attract foreign investments and stimulate economic…
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Portugal GV Applications submitted until July are valid
Although the Golden Visa program in Portugal is nearing its end, it will remain active until at least mid-June, and potentially early July for submission of applications. On April 14th, the Government released the new law proposal. It states, unambiguously, that Golden Visa applications submitted now and until the new law is enacted remain valid…
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Why Economic Citizenship Programs Have Limited Shelf Life?
Governments can choose to terminate or suspend citizenship by investment programs for various reasons. Some common reasons include concerns about national security, weak security checks, potential risks of money laundering or illicit activities, tax evasion, lack of transparency in the program’s operation, or public backlash regarding perceived inequality or unfairness in granting citizenship based on…
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Layers of Due Diligence Checks done on CBI applicants
The Due diligence is a crucial part of the citizenship by investment process to ensure the integrity and security of the program. Governments and authorized bodies typically conduct due diligence checks on citizenship by investment investors. The Level of security checks conducted on citizenship applicants can vary depending on the country and its specific immigration…
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Download CIP Statistics and Annual Reports
Please download below the Government publication of annual reports for citizenship by investment programs. Saint Lucia CIP Annual Report – 2015-2016 CIP Annual Report – 2016-2017 CIP Annual Report – 2017-2018 CIP Annual Report – 2018-2019 CIP Annual Report – 2019-2020 CIP Annual Report – 2020-2021 CIP Annual Report – 2021-2022 Malta ORiip’s First Annual…
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A List of Non Apostille Countries
A Comprehensive list of 50+ countries not joined Hague Convention. Notarisation is required these countries, ensuring your documents meet the legal standards for international use.
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Record Number of CIP Applications Received for St.Lucia
The Saint Lucia CIP is the youngest citizenship programme within the region, with the first citizenship programme in the caribbean having been established over 35 years ago. The fiscal year 2021/2022 marks the sixth year of operations for the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme. The Government of Saint Lucia has recently published CIP Annual…
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The National Economic Fund of St.Lucia
The National Economic Fund was enacted on July 2, 2019, under Saint Lucia Act No.18 of 2019 for purpose of a citizenship by donation investment. Before the establishment of the National Economic Fund, the Citizenship by Investment Unit remitted cash disbursements to the Government of Saint Lucia through the Consolidated Fund. An independent Board has…