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  • Vanuatu Strengthens Financial Oversight of CBI program

    Vanuatu Strengthens Financial Oversight of CBI program

    The Vanuatu government under the new chairman Charles Manial, has taken another step introducing a new system of revised invoicing process for application fee collection, that integrates directly with the Ministry of Finance and the Treasury Department, ensuring that all application fees are deposited into the government treasury. The new change will come into immediate… Read more >>

  • Where to Buy 13 Passports by Investment?

    Where to Buy 13 Passports by Investment?

    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… Read more >>

  • Spain Investor Visas Abolished from 3rd April 2025

    Spain Investor Visas Abolished from 3rd April 2025

    Spain has officially closed the investor visas (golden visa scheme) effective from April 3, 2024, according to the official statement from Ministry of Foreign affairs of the Spanish government. Their website reads Investor visas will be abolished from 3rd April 2025. Applications will be accepted at BLS until 1st April. Spain has terminating its golden… Read more >>

  • Q&A – Nauru Economic Citizenship

    Q&A – Nauru Economic Citizenship

    Below are some important questions asked by clients before investing in Nauru’s new economic citizenship program. Where is Republic of Nauru? Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic, located in the Central Pacific. With a population of around 12,000, it’s known for its unique phosphate-rich ecosystem and is now focusing on sustainable development and climate… Read more >>

  • Portugal Tax Haven Blacklisted Countries

    Portugal Tax Haven Blacklisted Countries

    Portugal maintains an official blacklist of countries and jurisdictions considered for legal and tax purposes as tax havens. The purpose of this list is countering tax avoidance and evasion. Many of these countries in the list have double taxation agreements and committed to exchange of information under OECD tax exchange. The disadvantages of investing from a blacklisted country for… Read more >>

  • Grenada Speeds Up Citizenship Certificate Issuance

    Grenada Speeds Up Citizenship Certificate Issuance

    Grenada has streamlined the issuing of automated citizenship certificates, boosting the efficiency of the citizenship by investment program by significantly cutting down the waiting times for issuing citizenship certificate. The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada has announced the implementation of the new automated Citizenship Certificate. The SR&O for the new automated citizenship certificate was gazetted… Read more >>

  • Why Trump Gold Card Makes Sense?

    Why Trump Gold Card Makes Sense?

    On Feb, 25, President Trump unveiled a biggest golden visa scheme the world has ever seen. Trump got the attention of the richest people in the world to come and invest in the US. Trump gold cards has set off a buying frenzy, already 1000 gold cards sold in a single day each card costs… Read more >>

  • Latvia Dual Citizenship Permitted Countries 2025

    Latvia Dual Citizenship Permitted Countries 2025

    Latvia permits dual citizenship to its citizens, only with 40 countries in the list below. This applies to born and naturalized citizens. Children of citizens of Latvia may hold dual citizenship with any country until they turn 25 years of age. A citizen of Latvia who has acquired citizenship with an unpermitted country has an obligation to submit… Read more >>

  • Portuguese A2 Language Test for Citizenship

    Portuguese A2 Language Test for Citizenship

    Portugal requires all foreigners and expats to pass A2 portuguese language test, a pre-condition for permanent residency or citizenship. It is an important legal requirement. There are two pathways to prove proficiency in portuguese language.. Two Paths Both are accepted by AIMA immigration office. The important difference here is CIPLE is for those who already… Read more >>

  • Vanuatu CBI Remains Open Despite CIIP Suspension

    Vanuatu CBI Remains Open Despite CIIP Suspension

    The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program is still open for investment despite the suspension of CIIP (Capital investment immigration program). The other three investment routes DSP, VCP and REO remain open and still accepting applications. The CIIP is a cheaper version requiring $100,000 non-refundable, channeled to key sectors of the economy. The Vanuatu Government, through… Read more >>

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