Category: Citizenship

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) stands out for its high standards, swift processing, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development. Established in 1993, it is one of the most respected programmes globally, offering individuals and families a pathway to citizenship in a nation celebrated for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and eco-friendly values. Known as…

Authorized agents are Government licensed agents appointed by Citizenship by Investment Units to submit applications on behalf of their clients. The first step to start the CBI application process is selecting carefully trusted licensed agent appointed by CBI units. By choosing a trusted, reputable and accredited agent, applicants can have peace of mind, their interests…

Golden visa programs in Europe grant residence permits to family members under family unification along with the main investor. The laws and eligibility vary from one golden visa program to another depending on the age. For example EU golden visa programs are quite open to accept parents, grandparents, same sex couple as family members.As you…

In recent years, the rights and duties of citizens have expanded to rights of citizens to a protected environment and fair share of sustainable resource use.  What is Sustainable Citizenship? A Sustainable citizenship is a new multifaceted concept that intertwines the responsibilities of individuals towards societal and environmental well-being. It goes beyond traditional notions of…

IMA Agency reports processing times for some 2023 and 2024 applications being completed within a time frame of four (4) to six months for the Grenada citizenship by investment (CBI) program. For example, out of 80 applications received, 20 applications processed in just 2 months, another 20 applications in 4 months and 19 applications in…

The National Directorate of Aliens Policy (Immigration authority) in Hungary has officially approved the first real estate investment fund on Oct 29, 2024, eligible for Guest investor (golden visa) program, since the commencement of the program from July 1, 2024 in Hungary. SPRINT ASSET Hungária Zrt. (hereinafter referred to as: “Company”) is a fund management…

What is happening in the CBI and Golden visa market in 2024? This year turns out to be a ‘game changer’ for the market, where a set of global events and policy changes that shook the $50 billion dollar industry to its core.  The Investment migration market faced dramatic shift, due to rising world tensions,…

The St.Kitts and Nevis CIU led by new chairman, has laid a robust foundation for a world-class Citizenship by Investment experience, effectively accomplishing major initiatives by implementing 10 week(2.5 months) turnaround for a decision on all submitted applications, under the newly reformed citizenship by investment program. Over 1000 CIU staff will be working towards expedited…

To expedite pending backlog of cases, AIMA has already processed 250,000 pending applications on residence visas, family reunification or residence permits for investment (ARI) in one year. In 2024, Portugal Government established a framework to resolve the more than 400 000 pending cases of – mostly – labour migrants, awaiting regularisation by the Portuguese Agency…

Citizenship by investment programs administered governments require setting up Citizenship by investment units (CIU) to oversee proper functioning of the programs. The citizenship by investment regulations require establishment of CIU’s as a separate agency to oversee smooth operations and and functioning of CBI programs. Please see here list of authorities processing golden visas. Role CIU’s play a…