Author: Best Citizenships

  • How Dominica Applies Due Diligence?

    How Dominica Applies Due Diligence?

    The Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme mandates strict due diligence processes and robust vetting of potential investors. Reputable international due diligence agencies are engaged by Governments to ensure that only reputable individuals can successfully receive the economic citizenship of Dominica. The correct functioning of Dominica’s CBI Programme depends on the proper performance of thorough due diligence, as it serves to protect the population of Dominica and its international partners from illicit actors.…

  • Turkey Raises CBI property investments to $400,000

    Turkey Raises CBI property investments to $400,000

    The Government of Turkey has made a decision to increase the minimum real estate investment to qualify for citizenship to USD 400,000 from the previous USD 250,000 requirement. The decision was taken at a presidential meeting and soon will be published in gazette. No changes were made in minimum USD 500,000 deposits in banks, state…

  • Must I hire an Agent for CBI/Golden visa?

    Must I hire an Agent for CBI/Golden visa?

    Hiring an accredited agent is an important part of the application process, to make things easy for you if you are out of the country. It is a must to appoint an government licensed agent with Citizenship by investment, however for golden visas, this is optional, you can directly apply apply at consulates or immigration…

  • Doors Fast Closing for Citizenship by Investment

    Doors Fast Closing for Citizenship by Investment

    Have Golden passports lost their shine? Is the CBI bubble about to burst? It appears doors are fast closing for citizenship by investment programs by 2025. The CBI bubble picked up mainstream attention since 2010. Over the years golden citizenship schemes have received criticism and negative publicity.  Global political events such as Russia-Ukraine war had…

  • New Developments with Golden Citizenship and Residence Programs

    New Developments with Golden Citizenship and Residence Programs

    The Year 2022 has turned out to be a twisting year for the investment migration industry, specifically with citizenship and residence by investment programs. The EU is committed to end all citizenship by investment programs by 2025 and has asked member states and third countries to gradually phase them out. The Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

  • Ban on Russians applying for Golden Visas

    Ban on Russians applying for Golden Visas

    The Western countries have targeted Russia’s wealthiest by limiting the sale of golden passport program by imposing restrictive economic measures and financial sanctions including a ban on SWIFT financial system. This means from now on, Russian nationals will be banned from applying for ALL citizenship by investment and Golden visa programs. Malta, Greece and Portugal…

  • Full Benefits and Rights with EU citizenship

    Full Benefits and Rights with EU citizenship

    The EU Citizenship is one of the most tangible greatest achievements of the European Union and sits at the core of a common European identity based on equality, non-discrimination and inclusion. In the latest flash Eurobarometer survey, 8 out of 10 respondents were aware of their citizenship rights and generally respondents showed high support for…

  • Annual Report on Maltese Citizenship for Investments

    Annual Report on Maltese Citizenship for Investments

    The Maltese Government has published annual reports to public ensuring full transparency on the citizenship by investment programme. These reports are published by Office of the Regulator Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services which are available from 2014 to 2020 The Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services (GCES) is intended as an enabler to allow…

  • UK shuts down Tier1 investor visa route

    UK shuts down Tier1 investor visa route

    The UK has abolished the Golden visa scheme (tier1 investor route) amidst security concerns according to the latest announcement from the government. From 16:00 GMT on 17th February 2022 the Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant route is closed to new initial applications for entry clearance or leave to remain. If you make such an application after…

  • Tips for foreigners buying properties in Turkey

    Tips for foreigners buying properties in Turkey

    We give you some important tips unknown to foreigners investing in Turkish real estate market to get residency or citizenship. Registration Property ownership titles may only be approved upon registration at the land registry directorates. Inquiries about properties may be made online at parselsorgu.tkgm.gov.tr, where specific details of the city, district, quarter/village, map section, and…