Category: Citizenship

Before the First World War, it was possible to travel almost anywhere in the world without a passport, visa, or other official papers. The increase in rail travel passengers crossing borders had led nations to enact laws requiring passports and other official documents that confirmed a person’s citizenship and his or her right to travel…

Portugal golden visa scheme continues to be main attraction for foreign investors. According to report published by SEF immigration office, on average 80 ARI visas are issued every month for investing. Total permits – 10 983 (Oct 2012 to Jul 2022) Family members – 18 068 Total investment – 6 459 984 421,99 € Investment…

Citizenship can be lost involuntarily through denaturalization, also known as deprivation or forfeiture. Citizenship can be lost through a variety of other grounds, that are often not clearly voluntary or involuntary. One action that is taken voluntarily (e.g. serving in a foreign military) can lead to a subsequent involuntary loss. It is possible loss of…

Citizenship deprivation can occur for fraud. Many countries have strict laws for withdrawal of citizenship. We have compiled full list of countries revoking citizenship based on fraud, false representation or concealment of information. Country Article in law Procedure Conditions Category Afghanistan No provision n.a. n.a. No provision Albania ALB 13(1) Withdrawal Person has acquired citizenship…

The CIP Saint Lucia Programme continues to lead as market leader in the Caribbean region receiving a record number applications for the year 2020-21 according to the latest annual report published by government. The CIP unit welcomed 568 new citizens who chose to invest in Saint Lucia and invite them to come and explore the…

Indians cannot apply for E-2 investor visas to United States. This is because India does not have direct E-2 treaty with the United States. The only way for Indians to apply for E-2 visa is to become a citizen of another foreign country, which has direct E-2 agreement with US. Since India does not allow…

The US passport card is a national ID document designed for the specific needs of northern and southern U.S. border communities with residents that cross the border frequently by land. It is only used for land border crossings cannot be used for international air travel unlike US passport. Further the card is accepted for federal…

Switzerland is the most popular country in Europe for many immigrants who aspire to become ‘Swiss’ citizens. It is impossible to buy swiss citizenship. It does not matter how many millions you invest and citizenship is not for sale.  You have to really work hard to own the coveted red swiss passport. Switzerland does not…

In recent years Dubai also continues to be one of the top world cities to live, work and study becoming the center of the world with excellent flight connections. The UAE Golden visa program remains the most popular in the world for skilled people, property investors and entrepreneurs. Depending on the investment, the golden visa…

India is a country that has changed more rapidly than most others. Its realities are changing even as the broader international situation changes and evolves. The trend in more indians renouncing indian citizenship for foreign citizenship has ballooned recently. According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) report, Over 1.6 lakh Indians renounced their citizenship in…