Category: Citizenship

The Nauru Citizenship by Investment Program (NCIP) offers a unique opportunity to acquire citizenship of one of the world’s smallest independent pacific nation. contributing to its sustainable development and climate resilience efforts. It is a straightforward pathway to citizenship through one direct contribution (non-refundable) to the Treasury Fund of Nauru – $105K (single applicant) or…

The St.Kitts and Nevis (SKN) citizenship by investment programme has recorded an unprecedented 169% increase in applications during the final quarter of the year (October-December) compared to the preceding nine months, has renewed investor confidence in the Programme’s efficiency, transparency, and global appeal, according to the press release released by government. The CBI Unit underwent a comprehensive transformation reviewing…

As part of this office’s ongoing review process of its due diligence service provided to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office’s programs (DSP, CIIP & VCP), the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit will implement changes to new internal processes to better manage and safeguard its due diligence procedures. These new internal FIU processes will be in accordance with…

President Trump on Jan 20,2023 signed an executive order “Protecting the meaning and value of American citizenship” excluding birthright citizenship (jus soli) to children, born to temporary visitors and unlawful mothers. Only these individuals are affected. The EO does not affect children of lawful permanent residents, to obtain documentation of their United States citizenship.  The…

The Public Benefit Option (PBO) is another avenue for obtaining citizenship under the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme. It involves investing in projects that benefit the public, such as; The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has launched Public Benefit Option (PBO) projects under citizenship by investment with the aim to maximise local employment, to embark upon projects including…

Antigua and Barbuda is the only citizenship by investment programme (CIP) in the Caribbean, granting full citizenship upto fifth generation family members including grandchildren.  Antigua CIP program provides the best solution for inclusion of family dependents costwise and agewise. Family members can be added at the beginning of application or post approval in the future.…

The Oath of Allegiance is an important part of the citizenship by investment application process affirming loyalty, it must be signed by all applicants in front of a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner, Notary Public, or other person officially, authorised to witness oaths. Diplomatic agents and consular officers can administer oaths, take affidavits and to perform notarial acts. For…

The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has announced a full ban on russian and belarus nationals from applying for citizenship by investment program due to international sanctions imposed by US, UK and EU on Russia due to Ukraine war. The CIU has announced new list of restricted countries, who are barred from applying for citizenship by…

The Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis highlighted important achievements of the St.Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program during his budget speech for 2025. CIU Restructuring In 2024, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) underwent a bold transformation, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the national economy. The restructuring…