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  • St.Kitts & Nevis Approved Public Benefit Option Projects

    St.Kitts & Nevis Approved Public Benefit Option Projects

    The Public Benefit Option (PBO) is another avenue for obtaining citizenship under the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme. It involves investing in projects that benefit the public, such as; The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has launched Public Benefit Option (PBO) projects under citizenship by investment with the aim to maximise local employment, to embark upon projects including… Read more >>

  • Portugal GV Investment Funds Deliver Superior Returns Over Real Estate

    Portugal GV Investment Funds Deliver Superior Returns Over Real Estate

    Golden Visas programs often are tied to property investments or investment funds. The Caveat is ordinary investors may find it difficult to understand the true benefits of investing in a fund versus buying a property. Real Estate is suitable for those looking for stable income (through rental income) and long-term capital appreciation. Investment Funds, on… Read more >>

  • Grenada CBI Approved Real Estate 2025

    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 >>

  • Antigua CIP Extends to Families Across Five Generations

    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 >>

  • Key CBI Investment Opportunities in St.Kitts and Nevis

    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 >>

  • AIMA Launches 90-Day Golden Visa Processing for €500K Investors

    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 >>

  • Portugal Speeds Up Golden Visa Applications

    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 >>

  • Dominica Oath of Allegiance

    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 >>

  • Antigua CIP Approved Real Estate 2025

    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 >>

  • Can Russians Apply for Portugal Golden Visa?

    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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