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New Family Dependent Criteria for Dominica Citizenship

New Family Dependent Criteria for Dominica Citizenship

Dominica CBI remains one of the top family friendly citizenship by investment programs in the World. Any family member such as spouse, children, parents and granparents upto third generation can be included for citizenship at ease. In 2023, Dominica expanded the meaning of ‘dependant’ to include a wider range of family members. Published in the country’s Official Gazette  the Commonwealth…

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Which CBI has visa free to China?

Which CBI has visa free to China?

Investor passport holders from two CBI countries in the Caribbean – Dominica and Grenada can travel to China visa free. These two countries have signed special visa waiver agreements with People’s Republic of China for business, travel or tourism for stays upto maximum of 30 days. Hence these two are exclusive citizenship by investment programs. All other CBI programs including…

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How to get Spanish citizenship by residence?

How to get Spanish citizenship by residence?

Spain one of the most liberal nations in the world grants nationality based on residence. Spain attracts significant immigration from Latin America and Eastern Europe. There are many benefits to acquire a citizenship in Spain Geographically located with close proximity to Americas. Excellent healthcare and High Quality life in Europe Spain has more sunshine days compared other EU nations. Spanish…

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Dominica passport even more powerful with China visa waiver

Dominica passport even more powerful with China visa waiver

A historic mutual visa waiver agreement has been signed between China and Commonwealth of Dominica enabling citizens of both countries to travel freely.  This has been a great and important milestone in the bilateral relations between Dominica and the People’s Republic of China The agreement  was signed on Monday, November 22, 2021 by Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit and the…

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Last minute rush for St Kitts CIP

Last minute rush for St Kitts CIP

The CEO of St Kitts and Nevis CBI unit Mr. Les Khan, has announced there will be no extension of Government Limited time discount offer beyond 2023.  Currently the Government offers limited time discount (Lto) for all applications of USD 125,000 under SGF fund (instead of USD 150,000) from Feb 2023 to Jun 2023. The Limited time discount has been…

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St Kitts opens embassy in UAE

St Kitts opens embassy in UAE

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has opened a new embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Arab Emirates. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, officially opened the Federation’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates during a brief but auspicious ceremony held earlier today, Wednesday,…

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Antigua CIP ineligible applicants and citizenship deprivation

Antigua CIP ineligible applicants and citizenship deprivation

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (ABCIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014. The Regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda are contained in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2014. These provisions allow the government to operate a program under which citizenship is granted to persons…

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