Category: Citizenship

The Antigua and Barbuda Department of Immigration opened its new Residence Permit Programme, pursuant to the Immigration and Passport Act 2014. The new programme will replace the status of “Temporary Residence” which was previously issued under the Immigration and Passport Act, CAP 208. The Benefits gained from acquiring a Residence Permit includes an Applicant’s ability…

The Airport transit visas (ATV) for Schengen states has become a new requirement after Brexit and Covid pandemic and there are lot of confusions surrounding this. A transit visa may be required if you are traveling from an airport in a country located outside the Schengen Area and staying in the international zone of an…

The European Council has suspended the agreement between the EU and Vanuatu on the short-stay visa waiver effective from 4 May 2022.  On Oct 10, 2022 the EU commission has announced permanent suspension will apply from February 4, 2023 until Aug 4, 2024. after failing to reach agreement with government authorities of Vanuatu. The decision…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has imposed visas for nationals of 68 countries. These are the full list of countries that require visas upon entry into Saint Kitts and Nevis: Visa required (68 countries) Afghanistan Algeria Andorra Angola Armenia Azerbaijan Benin Bhutan Bosnia and Herzegovina Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde Central…

The History of UK dual nationality goes back prior to 1870’s where dual nationality is entirely barred under any circumstances. It was not until 1948 where dual nationality for British nationals was openly accepted. Prior to 1870’s British subjects could not divest themselves of their nationality in any circumstances. However, in addition to introducing provision…

Renouncing US citizenship can be a life changer. A person seeking to renounce U.S. citizenship must renounce all the rights and privileges associated with such citizenship. The immediate effects of renouncing include, US passport revoked or will be invalidated as a result of renouncing US citizenship. You cease to be US citizen. The number of…

Dominica is home to one of the world’s most reputable Citizenship by Investment programmes. The Caribbean Island nation enormously benefitted from the foreign investment received as part of this programme, including innovations in agriculture, eco-tourism and the industrial sectors, and the building of new infrastructure, schools, and hospitals. If you’re looking at exchanging capital investment…

Wealth is flowing from one country to another through millionaire migration as a result  of instability, war and political crisis. The Russia’s war on Ukraine has had a big impact on wealthy individuals who seek to protect their wealth abroad. According to Henley, India, UK and China have lost thousands of millionaires who will likely to…

The Police certificate certifies a person with clean criminal record. It is a very important document when you apply for passport renewal or employment visa or residence visa or green card to a foreign country. The Indian Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to Indian Passport holders who have applied for immigration to a foreign…

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program recently launched a campaign themed; “Beyond the Passport“. CIP Saint Lucia and by extension, the Government and people of Saint Lucia have actioned a call to all global citizens. Citizens who have been granted through the citizenship by investment programme (CIP) to visit, vacation, invest, build and grow…