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Passports are cheaper than Golden visas

Passports are cheaper than Golden visas

Many clients who come to us asking for golden visas, after seeing the prices, realize later that passports are cheaper and affordable than golden visa schemes, plus saves them a lot of time on the long run. Remember golden visas only offer residency (no citizenship or passport), while Citizenship by investment (CBI) offer Citizenship, Passport, and Permanent residence card if…

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What should you know about Diplomatic immunity

What should you know about Diplomatic immunity

Diplomatic immunity for messengers have existed since prehistoric times in foreign relations.  The origins of diplomatic immunity can also be traced as far as back to ancient civilizations of China, India, and Egypt. Roughly 4000 years ago, evidence is found in the indian epics Mahabharata and Ramayana where couriers and diplomats given immunity and safe conduct from capital punishment or…

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Natural disasters in CBI countries

Natural disasters in CBI countries

Natural disasters risks are the No.1 reason for the creation of citizenship by investment (CBI) industry. Natural disasters come in many forms earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, flooding etc. These events have only increased frequency over time against the backdrop of global climate change leaving small countries very vulnerable. Small states in the Caribbean and the Pacific are particularly vulnerable to natural…

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Malta IIP has 33% refusal rate

Malta IIP has 33% refusal rate

Malta has refused significant number of applications failing due diligence checks under Individual Investor program (IIP). According to the latest OrIiip report, data shows IIP agency has rejected one in three applications (33%) for 2018/19 for the citizenship by investment program. Since the launch of the scheme a total of 336 applications have been rejected until mid Jun 2019. The…

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Nigerians get E-2 visas with Grenada Citizenship

Nigerians get E-2 visas with Grenada Citizenship

Nigeria is booming market for second passports, as wealth is fast growing in the oil rich country. More and more nigerians are seeking alternative citizenships for education, travel freedom and promote business and trade outside Africa. US and Canada has been historically most popular immigration destinations for many wealthy destinations. These schemes have been plagued by slow processing and long…

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