Category: Citizenship

Iranian applicants are allowed to apply for Dominica citizenship by investment program, subjected to additional enhanced due diligence, interviews and additional fees. They can apply for EDF Donation or Real estate both set at $200,000 minimum from July 1, 2024. Iranian applicants are classified as: Enhanced due diligence (EDD) will be conducted by internationally renowned…

Citizens of St.Kitts and Nevis can avail visa-free access to the United Kingdom (UK) through the upcoming rollout of the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. Starting November 27, 2024, nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis will be able to apply for the UK ETA using an app or online portal. This new ETA system…

The UK Government has taken ambitious step to expand electronic travel authorization (ETA) on all travellers starting 2025, to UK using a visa free passport. This will be a “game changer” to the visa free travel, a coveted freedom enjoyed by travellers, of just boarding a plane with just a passport, up in flames. From…

The Investment Migration Agency Grenada (“CBI Unit”) will implement a Delinquency Policy for CBI applications effective October 1st, 2024 to maintain the highest standards of financial management and to ensure the smooth operation of our investment migration services. This policy is designed to address issues related to the timely payment of investment sums, annual license…

A CBI underselling scam involves illegal discounting, exploiting the real estate investment route for citizenship by investment especially in the Eastern Caribbean. The scam is promoted by corrupt developers and agents. The methodology of the scam works like this – the developer approved under CIP offers a “zero buyback” share in the real estate project,…

Portugal has made changes on the eligibility and criteria for inclusion of family members under the golden visa program (ARI). Applicants for Portuguese golden visa program must note that only certain categories of family dependants are allowed to be included in the golden visa family application ( family unification residence permit). Carefully note age limit…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the main pillars of the economic development of St. Kitts and Nevis and has generated substantial benefit to the people of the nation over the years. As pioneers of the CBI industry, St. Kitts and Nevis remains a top destination for those seeking…

The Antigua Citizenship by Investment program in its 11th year since inception, has recorded 2024 as one of the best years recording strong growth according to the Charmaine Donovan, CEO of Antigua CIU in an interview to ABS Antigua. The number of applications received in 2024 alone is approximately last three or four years combined.…

The Grenada citizenship by investment authority – IMA Grenada Circular No.4 of 2024 – has announced a new requirement for passport validity of applications submitted under the citizenship by investment program. All passports under the CBI application process, must be valid for more than six months to ensure smooth and efficient processing of applications. Agents…

The United Kingdom will be starting Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travellers from visa exempt countries starting from 8 January 2025. ETA Applications can be filed as early from 27 Nov 2024 via online or app. ETAs are digitally linked to a traveller’s passport and ensure more robust security checks are carried out before people…