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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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Grenada CBI Approved Real Estate 2025
The Grenada citizenship by investment program allows investors and their families investing minimum of USD 270,000 plus fees, in selected real estate projects (see below) eligible for citizenship. The processing time is 3-6 months. Investing through the real estate option is only permitted for a select number of eligible, Government-approved projects specifically for the CBI… Read more >>
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Antigua CIP Extends to Families Across Five Generations
Antigua and Barbuda is the only citizenship by investment programme (CIP) in the Caribbean, granting full citizenship upto fifth generation family members including grandchildren. Antigua CIP program provides the best solution for inclusion of family dependents costwise and agewise. Family members can be added at the beginning of application or post approval in the future.… Read more >>
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Key CBI Investment Opportunities in St.Kitts and Nevis
The Twin Island Federation of St.Christopher(St.Kitts) and Nevis (SKN) offers a stable political climate, a growing economy, and an attractive investment environment. The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows individuals to contribute to the nation’s growth while securing benefits like citizenship for generations. The growing economy of St. Kitts and Nevis presents abundant opportunities for international… Read more >>
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AIMA Launches 90-Day Golden Visa Processing for €500K Investors
The AIMA immigration agency will be reopening 90 day processing service, starting from January 15, 2025, for ARI residence authorization procedure (with family reunification), for people who have invested at least €500,000 euros in Portugal through investment fund or capital transfer in companies creating atleast 10 jobs . AIMA promises that decisions on applications will… Read more >>
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Portugal Speeds Up Golden Visa Applications
The Portuguese Immigration Office (AIMA) implementing an accelerated procedure in order to complete all pending Golden Visa applications during the 1st semester of 2025, thus matching the official promise announced by the Government last summer. This new proceeding consists of processing the entire process digitally up to the biometrics stage, which appointment will be scheduled… Read more >>
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Dominica Oath of Allegiance
The Oath of Allegiance is an important part of the citizenship by investment application process affirming loyalty, it must be signed by all applicants in front of a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner, Notary Public, or other person officially, authorised to witness oaths. Diplomatic agents and consular officers can administer oaths, take affidavits and to perform notarial acts. For… Read more >>
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Antigua CIP Approved Real Estate 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda CIU has approved specific real estate projects eligible under citizenship by investment program. The Government has set a minimum investment of USD 300,000 for property investors. Additional processing fee $10,000 is levied for single person ($20,000 for family of four). Approved Real Estate In total, 33 developments were approved by the… Read more >>
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Can Russians Apply for Portugal Golden Visa?
We get a lot of questions from Russian nationals asking about the eligibility for Golden visa programs. We clarify some information here. The Portugal golden visa program is open to Russian/Belarusian nationals but on certain conditions. In general, Russians living in Russia cannot apply for Golden Visa/CBI programs due to international sanctions in place. Exceptions:… Read more >>
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UK Rolls Out ETA for St.Kitts Passport Holders
Effective January 8, 2025, all travellers from visa-exempt countries, including citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). What Changed? Previously, visa-exempt travellers could visit the UK without additional requirements. With the introduction of the ETA, travellers must complete a… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Bans Russian, Belarusian Nationals from CBI Program
The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has announced a full ban on russian and belarus nationals from applying for citizenship by investment program due to international sanctions imposed by US, UK and EU on Russia due to Ukraine war. The CIU has announced new list of restricted countries, who are barred from applying for citizenship by… Read more >>
