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How many types of UK citizenships are there?

How many types of UK citizenships are there?

UK is one of the few countries in the world that has more than one citizenship status. There are 6 types or classes of British nationality. Different rules apply to each citizenship status from immigration, passports and consular assistance. Take a look below British citizenship British overseas territories citizen British overseas citizen British subject British national (overseas) British protected person Below is…

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Cyprus is a magnet for millionaires (video)

Cyprus is a magnet for millionaires (video)

In recent years, Cyprus has emerged as a magnet for millionaires bringing wealth to its shores. As of 2020, Cyprus the new destination for millionaires who bring wealth, talent, skills and investments to Cyprus.. Beautiful clean beaches, stunning coastline,  warm weather with 300 days of sunshine, EU membership status, powerful highly respected EU passport offering visa free access to 174…

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Ukraine Golden Visa

Ukraine Golden Visa

Ukraine is undeniably one of the best countries in Europe to invest, do business and live in, overlooked by many foreign investors. Ukraine has implemented significant reforms such as improved bureaucratic procedures, easing tax pressure, political reforms in recent years has boosted Ukraine`s position in international rankings in the economic attractiveness and business climate in the country. Ukrainian law allows…

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Dominica becomes family friendly CBI program

Dominica becomes family friendly CBI program

The Government of Dominica has made important legislative changes to the citizenship by investment program of Dominica on June 24, 2020. The new changes expands the definition of ‘dependant’ under its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. Below are the important changes made to the CBI program: Dependants: The new changes allow main applicants to add previously adult children, parents, grandparents,…

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New Grenada Consulate opens in Dubai

New Grenada Consulate opens in Dubai

Grenada has opened a new consulate in Dubai, UAE to support Grenadian citizens living in Middle east. The opening of consulate will also help prospective investors interested in applying for citizenship by investment program through  donation and real estate routes. The Government of Grenada has appointed Hon. Rose-Ann Benjamin has been appointed as Grenada’s first Consul General to the UAE.…

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Cyprus tightens AML checks for passport scheme

Cyprus tightens AML checks for passport scheme

Cyprus Government has tightened rules for citizenship by investment scheme by introducing anti-money laundering checks as part of new measures taken by the cabinet to strengthen the integrity of the scheme. It is expected the regulations soon be approved by parliament. The new changes will make deprivation of citizenship possible for serious crimes. No further changes apply. The investment rules…

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CIU Antigua publishes annual report

CIU Antigua publishes annual report

The Citizenship by Investment Unit of Antigua and Barbuda has published annual report and statistics reporting the number of applications received and passports issued since the inception of program in July 2013 to Dec 2019. Antigua and Barbuda citizenship program remains the most transparent investment schemes in the Caribbean fully disclosing the applicants by country and how the citizenship revenues…

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What should you know about Malta Golden visa

What should you know about Malta Golden visa

The Maltese golden visa scheme gives immediate permanent residence rights to third country nationals to settle indefinitely in Malta against investing in Government bonds or stocks. This program is a super interesting program remains the cheapest golden visa to immigrate to Europe. Malta’s official language is english and sunshine country, will be great benefit to those who want to make…

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