Vanuatu Government has approved an order to issue new passport stamps for passports issued under CBI programs. According to the new rules, the Immigration office to issue the new stamp on new passports obtained by people under the citizenship by investment programs. The step is taken is to improve credibility of government issued passports and to protect the integrity of…
The Average processing time for Portugal golden visa program is 10 months, according to our latest experience with applicants for 2021. The Covid pandemic has caused more delays in processing applications and many applicants find it difficult to arrange KYC and other important documents with proper attestation due to lockdown measures in their home countries. With Portugal implementing new golden…
Portugal offers Golden visa for investing in investment and venture capital funds. Some 5% of the residence permits issued are for capital transfers investments in Portugal. Under the Golden visa program, Portugal requires a Capital transfer of the amount of 500,000 Euros, or higher, for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital fund of funds dedicated to the…
Dual citizenship laws are complex and varies from country to country. Dual citizenship means persons can have or travel with two passports. Today, most advanced economies allow dual citizenship Though a number of nations, freely allow dual nationality, it should be noted that several limitations apply for dual citizens. Each country sets its own criteria for citizenship and the rights of citizenship,…
English speaking countries are the top choice for many investors who apply for Golden visas and Citizenship by investment programs. Citizenship path can be easy if you already familiar with english in these english speaking nations. This way you dont have to go through additional burden of learning additional native language. Please also refer to the naturalization time for citizenship…
CBI Agents and Promoters are licensed by citizenship by investment units. Each of them have different roles and it is important to understand the difference between local agents and authorized service providers. It is important to note that International marketing agents work with local agents to submit file of the applicant to CBI unit. The rule is marketing agents cannot…
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment program (“CIP”) remains one of the most popular CIPs in the Caribbean. Let us quickly explore what makes this country’s program unique standing out from the rest of the passport programs in the Caribbean. Caribbean Beaches and Sun Antigua’s 365 beaches of clean turquoise waters, white beaches, lush tropical forests of Antigua and…
Property prices appreciated in Portugal despite Covid pandemic. The Median house price in Portugal represented a year-on-year growth rate of +7,8%. Porto registered the highest annual growth rate of median house prices (+21,2%), in 4th quarter of 2020 according to Portugal Statistics office. We have compiled the property prices in Portugal, to give a good perspective on costs involved for…
We live in modern world and passports have fast become an legal investment model for small countries. Multiple Citizenship has become an important status and coveted trophies against the backdrop of uncertain future caused by global events. Passports are viewed as a Plan B tool to protect assets offshore by increasing number of HNWI from developing nations – Africa, Middle…
Today we are publishing our study on Best Golden visa programs for 2021. Previously we published the rankings in 2019, since then a lot has changed within those two years. The Covid pandemic, Brexit and other uncertainties has changed the landscape of investments. Golden visa programs helps investors to acquire residency from day one with optional path to citizenship after…
