Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes require a FBI background check report from US citizens. It is the most important document required when submitting an initial application for citizenship and permanent residence in other countries. If you have criminal history, there are high chances your application could be refused What is FBI background check? The FBI check is a criminal history…
We have compiled most important questions related to Citizenship by investment program in St Kitts and Nevis. The answers for were provided by CIU St Kitts and Nevis, the agency responsible for administering CBI program. 1. Who is required to produce a police certificate? Each main applicant and all permitted dependents 16 years and older are required to produce a…
The Montenegro Cabinet has announced extending its special economic citizenship by investment scheme until Dec 31, 2022. Previously the program was set to close on Dec 31, 2021 but the new announcement extended the deadline of the program by one year. So far out of 2000 limited quota, only 131 applications have been received and only 37 citizenships granted, the…
The Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is the most coveted trophy for many economic migrants. It is a highly respectable status that comes with various benefits such as high standard of living, access to best education and healthcare and most importantly citizenship passed down to all family generations. EU Citizenship can be very powerful if it is acquired slowly…
Citizenship is a modern day safe haven investment, cannot be ignored by family offices in modern day investment portfolio. It is absolutely essential for family offices to think about diversifying citizenship options abroad to protect and safeguard family wealth. Family offices, usually manage excess of $100m assets, play an important roles in administration and management of net wealth of multiple…
Dominica stands out among other Caribbean islands with its unique nature, austere volcanic peaks, forests full of exotic plants and animals, picturesque waterfalls, freshwater lakes and unusual beaches. The islands attract thousands of eco-tourists each year. Dominica should not be confused with Dominican Republic The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme was established in 1993 and is one of the longest-running and most…
Few foreign investors know the knack of acquiring citizenship by making a bond investment (state issued securities). Only a handful of countries offer instant citizenship and passport for buying government debt in the form of treasury bills, bonds, securities and certificates. For example, Turkey and St Lucia offer citizenship in exchange for investment treasury bonds starting from $300,000 investment. The…
Portugal Govt offers a 20% discount for golden visa investors for buying properties in low population density rural areas to encourage more investments. Many foreign investors do not know about this concession which is applicable for both €350,000 and €500,000 real estate investment categories. Important update: New changes to Golden visa regime will permit 280K euro investments until Dec 31,…
Portugal Government has approved Golden visa Decree Law No. 14/2021 that makes important changes coming into effect from Jan 1, 2022. The new legislation was published on Government gazette on Feb 12. The Golden visa investment in real estate will be allowed in Lisbon/Porto/Algarve and other coastal areas only until Dec 31, 2021. There will no change to the current…
