Category: Citizenship

Diplomatic immunity for messengers have existed since prehistoric times in foreign relations.  The origins of diplomatic immunity can also be traced as far as back to ancient civilizations of China, India, and Egypt. Roughly 4000 years ago, evidence is found in the indian epics Mahabharata and Ramayana where couriers and diplomats given immunity and safe…

Maltas Individual investor program (IIP) has filled up already two thirds (66%) of the quota limit of 1800 applications. Since the launch of the scheme in 2014 to July 2019, a total of 1198 main investors have been approved for maltese passports , and the 1742 applications received almost reached the 1800 limit. This means…

We all know that Citizenship by investment (CBI) is becoming popular and the demand for passports is growing fast. But what are the possible disadvantages involved in CBI passport schemes. Let us take a quick look on the disadvantages with CBI schemes below.. 1. Right country Picking the right country is the most difficult decision…

Natural disasters risks are the No.1 reason for the creation of citizenship by investment (CBI) industry. Natural disasters come in many forms earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, flooding etc. These events have only increased frequency over time against the backdrop of global climate change leaving small countries very vulnerable. Small states in the Caribbean and the Pacific…

Malta has refused significant number of applications failing due diligence checks under Individual Investor program (IIP). According to the latest OrIiip report, data shows IIP agency has rejected one in three applications (33%) for 2018/19 for the citizenship by investment program. Since the launch of the scheme a total of 336 applications have been rejected…

Nigeria is booming market for second passports, as wealth is fast growing in the oil rich country. More and more nigerians are seeking alternative citizenships for education, travel freedom and promote business and trade outside Africa. US and Canada has been historically most popular immigration destinations for many wealthy destinations. These schemes have been plagued…

Today Grenada has the No.1 citizenship by investment program in the World, but do you know Grenada also operated an economic citizenship scheme, going back in history some twenty years ago? Grenada operated a passport for sale or Economic citizenship scheme between 1997-2001. Economic Citizenship Program Grenada passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1997 was passed…

Egypt has launched a brand new citizenship by investment program in an attempt to bring in significant foreign investments in the country. You can get Egyptian passport in the Land of Pharaohs and Pyramids in just 3 months, after Egypt announced recent amendments to the 1975 citizenship legislation approved by parliament. The recent amendments simplified the…

Crypto-currency investors can enjoy wide range of benefits from second passport acquired through citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes. Second passports from tax free countries only costs about 15 bitcoins for crypto investors, assuming the BTC price is $7000. This is quite cheap when looking at the passport benefits. Remember CBI schemes offer direct passports while…

Greece invites wealthy investors to shift their tax residence to Greece to benefits from Tax reliefs. The Non-Domiciled scheme was introduced making Greece one of a kind tax haven for millionaires who want to immigrate to Europe.  This scheme is similar to non-domiciled tax regime introduced by Italy and Portugal. HNW investors, will need to…