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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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Golden Visa Update: Portuguese Nationality Reform
The Portuguese government has put forward sweeping changes to the country’s nationality laws that would fundamentally alter the path to citizenship for residents. Government Proposal: A Major Shift in Nationality Rules Under the proposed reforms announced on June 23, 2025, the residency requirement for naturalization would double from the current 5 years to 10 years… Read more >>
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Vanuatu PR Card for Just $7,500
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu offers cheapest and most affordable permanent residence for Just $7500. It is the cheapest PR green card in the world without any physical visit required. In countries where dual citizenship is not permitted, exit checks done by immigration authorities, you will need to show a visa or residence or PR… Read more >>
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Tighter Regulations for Eastern Caribbean CBI Programmes
The Caribbean CBI/CIP nations has proposed stricter reforms to safeguard the integrity of citizenship by investment programs in the region, according to the draft legislation published by Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) for the establishment of a regional regulator Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA). The Agreement applies to the citizenship by investment programmes… Read more >>
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Changes to Portugal Immigration and Nationality Law Faces Setback
Last week, Portugal parliament reviewed proposed amendments to Immigration and Nationality Laws by council of Ministers. During the debate, members from multiple parties raised significant concerns, and as a result, the Government withdrew its proposal from general vote and requested amendments to Immigration and Nationality Law to be sent back to parliamentary committee stage for more… Read more >>
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Portugal Reforming Citizenship Laws Faces Opposition
Portugal government last month has proposed sweeping changes to nationality and immigration laws to curb immigration.. Unfair Experts and lawmakers say the changes are unfair and unconstitutional, raise serious legal challenges, the law could still may take years to come into effect. The Law could also be vetoed by President for inciting inequality and violating… Read more >>
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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 >>
