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…
Bulgaria has made important modifications to the investor citizenship scheme in 2021. The Amendments to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act was approved on 16th of February 2021 and now published in the gazette. We have good news and bad news for you. Let’s start with Good news. The Good news is Bulgaria investor citizenship scheme will not be cancelled and will…
Grenada is a pretty unique citizenship by investment program in the island. What makes Grenada different standing out from other CBI programs in the Caribbean? The Grenada Citizenship by Investment (GCBI) The Caribbean island of Grenada introduced its Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme by the passing of the Citizenship by Investment Act 15 of 2013. The Grenadian citizen by investment…
The ETIAS is an online travel authorization system which is expected to be operational by end of 2022. It will apply on visa waiver travellers from 60 countries (including US, Canada) who will be visiting the Schengen area. ETIAS is not a visa. If you are traveling from of these 60+ countries under visa waiver agreement using your passport, you…
We give you important tips and advice on what to look for when you apply for citizenship by investment programs from the best experts working in the field for the past ten years. Our guide will help you to pick the right CBI program for you. Table of Contents Second Passport Benefits What is Citizenship by Investment? Covid Impact How…
For the first time ever, we are announcing our proposals for a brand new ‘Digital nomad citizenship’ program for cash strapped nations looking to raise revenues from remote workers and entrepreneurs. This unique program was designed by World Citizenship Council, a non-profit startup in association with Best Citizenships online platform. The Digital Nomad visa (DNV) market is expected to reach…
On Feb 4, 2021, The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda have approved legislative changes that now allow citizens to swear the Oath of Allegiance in a video call appointment. These changes were considered by the government due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier the CIU Antigua has temporarily suspended 5 day visit requirement due to ongoing pandemic. These changes were applied…
The St Lucia COVID bond program introduced last year during coronavirus pandemic, is an innovative solution that created a “win-win” for CIP investors and also for St. Lucians. St Lucia is the only caribbean country that offers instant citizenship for investing in risk free government bonds. The Special Covid Government zero coupon bonds introduced is at the heart of citizenship…
What is happening with Golden visas and Citizenship by investment in 2021?. CBI schemes offer fast track passports for investments, while golden visas offer residency for investments. The two sectors has created a new investment immigration industry worth $1 billion market annually in Americas, Caribbean and Europe. Passports have become a new safe haven asset class offering life insurance and…
The Decline of passport power of US and other countries has fueled global demand for second citizenship and passports despite Covid pandemic restrictions, reveals the new Knight frank report. Globally, nearly a quarter of UHNWIs are planning to apply for a second passport or citizenship according to the survey. At the start of 2020, a US passport-holder could claim visa-free…
