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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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Introduction of Physical Presence for St.Kitts CBI Program
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced it is “carefully evaluating” the potential introduction of a physical presence requirement as part of its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, due to increased international scrutiny of investor immigration programmes towards global compliance. Any potential changes to the Programme will be introduced… Read more >>
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Last Chance to Apply for St.Kitts Citizenship
Last chance to apply for SKN citizenship before new residency rule comes into effect in few weeks. In a major announcement,, the Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis has announced urgent changes to the citizenship by investment program as result of US travel restrictions and EU pressure with CBI programs.. A New residency requirement will be implemented… Read more >>
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Portugal Approves Major Changes to Nationality Law
The New Portugal Government has made important reforms to immigration rules which will have an impact on foreigners including golden visa holders who apply for citizenship in Portugal. The Government has approved the following changes into the nationality and immigration law: “These reforms were made to adjust the government policy in line with demographic shifts… Read more >>
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Eligibility for Nauru Citizenship
The Nauru Climate Resilience citizenship by investment program is one of a kind program sets high standards for investors and families applying for passport. The Eligible conditions and regulations are published official gazette in Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations (SL No. 28 of 2024) Due Diligence Independent professional DD firms engaged in the… Read more >>
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Vanuatu REO Application Process
An Applicant (“the Applicant”) for Citizenship under the REO (Real estate option) Program will acquire Citizenship of Vanuatu including Vanuatu passports upon complying with the requirements of the REO Program. The Vanuatu Real Estate Ciizenship (REO) program commenced 23 July 2021. Applicants for citizenship under the REO must invest in a property in a Vanuatu… Read more >>
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GEPAC Approved Cultural Donation Projects for Portugal Golden Visa
GEPAC is a government authority responsible for approving eligible cultural donation projects under the Portuguese golden visa program (Residence permit for Investment Activity ARI regime) . The Cultural Donation route is involves non-refundable donation to cultural heritage projects in Portugal. For example to Museum, archeology, monuments, refurbishment of national or public heritage sites and monuments.… Read more >>
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Proposed Changes to Immigration and Citizenship in Portugal
The newly elected Portuguese Government, which took office in May, has already begun its work to boost investment, technology, attract global talent steering Portugal towards economic prosperity to become a Global leader. Measures taken by the New Government in Portugal implementing changes to Immigration and Citizenship matters will be the subject of parliamentary debate and… Read more >>
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Portugal Makes Criminal Record Certificate Mandatory for Foreigners
AIMA has made it compulsory for foreigners applying for residence permit in Portugal including golden visa applicants. The obligation to present criminal records certificates by foreign citizens who wish to obtain a residence permit is always maintained by authorities. AIMA will not process residence permit applications without a valid criminal record certificate. AIMA does not… Read more >>
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Vanuatu Reopens CIIP Program
The Vanuatu government has re-launched the Capital investment immigration program on May 26, 2025, under the new amended regulations published under Citizenship (CIIP) Amendment Order 95 of 2025 published in official gazette. Under the newly published regulation, foreigners investing $160,000 or more, eligible for Vanuatu passport with their families. The Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)… Read more >>
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Argentina Announces $500K Economic Citizenship Program
Argentina will be soon launching a new economic citizenship program during late 2025 or early 2026, to raise foreign investment from international investors, bringing direct benefit to the economy, according the official announcement made by government. New Decree The Decree 366/2025, signed by President Javier Milei and his cabinet of Ministers, made new changes to… Read more >>
