Citizenship

How to get Spanish citizenship by residence?

How to get Spanish citizenship by residence?

Spain one of the most liberal nations in the world grants nationality based on residence. Spain attracts significant immigration from Latin America and Eastern Europe. There are many benefits to acquire a citizenship in Spain Geographically located with close proximity to Americas. Excellent healthcare and High Quality life in Europe Spain has more sunshine days compared other EU nations. Spanish…

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Dominica passport even more powerful with China visa waiver

Dominica passport even more powerful with China visa waiver

A historic mutual visa waiver agreement has been signed between China and Commonwealth of Dominica enabling citizens of both countries to travel freely.  This has been a great and important milestone in the bilateral relations between Dominica and the People’s Republic of China The agreement  was signed on Monday, November 22, 2021 by Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit and the…

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Last minute rush for St Kitts CIP

Last minute rush for St Kitts CIP

The CEO of St Kitts and Nevis CBI unit Mr. Les Khan, has announced there will be no extension of Government Limited time discount offer beyond 2023.  Currently the Government offers limited time discount (Lto) for all applications of USD 125,000 under SGF fund (instead of USD 150,000) from Feb 2023 to Jun 2023. The Limited time discount has been…

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St Kitts opens embassy in UAE

St Kitts opens embassy in UAE

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has opened a new embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Arab Emirates. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, officially opened the Federation’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates during a brief but auspicious ceremony held earlier today, Wednesday,…

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Antigua CIP ineligible applicants and citizenship deprivation

Antigua CIP ineligible applicants and citizenship deprivation

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (ABCIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014. The Regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda are contained in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2014. These provisions allow the government to operate a program under which citizenship is granted to persons…

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Visa refused applicants ineligible for CBI and Golden visas

Visa refused applicants ineligible for CBI and Golden visas

There an important connection between Visa refusal and citizenship by investment (CBI).  Normally a visa  refusal from UK/Schengen is seen as red flag when screening candidates for their background. It is the no.1 mistake made by many citizenship investors – they automatically assume they can apply for CBI programs concealing visa denials. The visa denied information are recorded electronically and…

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The Origins of Investment Migration

The Origins of Investment Migration

The Origins of Investment migration, that is offering residence or citizenship in recognition of a financial contribution to the government, predates far back as Ancient Greece. Within pre-modern Europe, it was relatively common to grant citizenship and residence in cities for a specified fee. Some of these pecuniary channels extended into the twentieth century, as was the case with Liechtenstein.…

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