Category: Citizenship

We bring you key news and latest updates in the investment immigration industry for the month of May. United Kingdom The UK’s introduction of non-domicile tax system and high inheritance taxes has backfired, made the country unattractive for rich and wealthy to quit and move to tax free countries. To counter mass exodus of millionaires,…

The National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis passed the Extradition Bill, 2025, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The Bill was crafted by AG Wilkins, aimed at preventing the twin-island Federation from becoming a safe haven for fugitives in fighting against transnational crime and commitment to international justice. “Our current extradition law is outdated. It…

The New Democratic Alliance party led by Luis Montenegro won the elections but it is still a minority. With Luis montenegro refused to form alliance with Chega, it is more likely to form minority or coalition government aligning with other parties. The New government coming to power in June is expected to adopt reforms to…

The first draft of the Bill to establish a Regional Regulator for Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes has been reviewed by the attorneys general and Chief Parliamentary Counsel of the five OECS Member States which operate CBI Programmes. The discussions took place during the Seventh Meeting of ECCU Attorneys General and Chief Parliamentary Counsel,…

The St.Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is fundamentally different the from those found in parts of Europe. The General limitations associated with SKN citizenship are The CIU unit explained the limitations of SKN citizenship in a recent press release. No Residence or Work Rights in EU St. Kitts and Nevis, or for similar…

The Nauru Climate Citizenship Program, a brand new citizenship by investment in the market, presents a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a cost-effective and efficient path to second citizenship, while also contributing to meaningful climate change initiatives in the Pacific region. A contribution to climate crisis solutions in the Pacific, where small island states such…

The European Court of Justice, has ordered Malta to end its citizenship by investment program, alleging citizenship for pre-determined payments is illegal and breaches the EU laws. The Top court ruled, Malta had failed to fulfil its obligations” under the bloc’s treaties that enshrine EU citizenship Malta has the last remaining citizenship by investment in…

The Solomon Islands government has clarified the citizenship by investment program is still under development and the Policy Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet provided some updates. According to local news sources, The SI Governments has reaffirmed that “No lawful Citizenship by Investment program is currently in place”. Until officially launched through…

The Government of Grenada has signed mutual visa waiver agreement increasing the passport power of Grenadian passport to West africa. Under the visa waiver agreement signed effective from April 16, 2025, visa exemptions granted to two countries, according to a statement issued by Ministry of Foreign affairs… Benin – Nationals of Grenada and Benin holding…

 The St.Kitts and Nevis CIU won two prestigious awards for Efficiency in Processing Time Award and the Heritage Excellence Award, during the 7th annual Caribbean Investment Summit (CIS) 2025, held in Antigua and Barbuda from 22 to 26 April 2025.  The awards reflect the continued strengthening of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme, following…