Dominica runs the second oldest Citizenship by Investment Programme in the Caribbean region since 1993. Efficient due diligence and background checks is the cornerstone of Dominica’s citizenship by investment program. This rigorous process of evaluating an applicant’s legitimacy to acquire citizenship from a country is the cornerstone of Dominica’s CBI Programme. Admitting only highly qualified applicants not only protects the…
Too many people either totally ignore or underestimate the dual citizenship rules, when applying for citizenship by investment programs. This topic is least talked about and can lead to lot of problems. For example many people do not even know, because of dual nationality laws, taking up new citizenship in another country, will cause automatically lose their existing citizenship. This…
The Government of St Kitts and Nevis from time to time bans certain country nationals from applying for Citizenship by investment program. These country nationals are considered high risk nationals were put on the restrictive blacklist Iran Afghanistan North Korea Cuba Russia Belarus Ukraine Note: These nationals are not permitted to apply for St Kitts and Nevis regardless of where…
The St Lucia Government has approved two real estate developments for acquiring citizenship through investments. Please note that only investing in government approved CIP projects will make you eligible for citizenship by investment. Under the CIP regulations, you must buy a real estate for a minimum of USD 300,000 or more. You must hold the property for 5 years and…
The Popularity of Citizenship by investment programs have exploded in recent years. The Global demand for citizenship and passports remain at all time high despite travel and tourism coming to a halt. The easiest way to get a citizenship and passport quickly is through an investment. That too from the comfort of your home. It is called Citizenship by investment,…
The Commonwealth of Dominica is becoming an increasingly popular destination for foreign investment as foreign investors find the Caribbean territory particularly attractive as a second citizenship option as a direct result of the visa-free access afforded to Dominican passport holders. Visa-free travel has emerged as important human right in the 21st century. Investing in a passport that provides visa free…
Here you can download all application forms for citizenship by investment programs, so that you can familiarize yourself with the application process. Note that some countries do not provide original application forms for free download. These can be only obtained from authorised agents or government offices. Saint Lucia Guidelines for Application Document Checklist – SL1 Use of Authorised Agent Form…
Malta processes some 400 applications every year under its citizenship by investment program. The highly efficient vetting system developed by Malta government to screen high risk candidates is at the core of the CBI industry often touted as the gold standard. Over the past years almost one in three applications are refused under IIP. All applicants and their family members…
Microstates are smallest countries in the world with small land mass (less than 1000 km2) and small population (less than 500K). It is important to understand that overseas territories, and SARs are not considered as microstates. Microstates should not be confused with micronations, which are not recognized as sovereign states. Micronation citizenships that have no value. Microstates often rely on…
Jordan first established naturalization by investment in 1999 with its investment promotion legislation. The Jordan citizenship by investment (CBI) program was never a popular route for foreign investors, but in the last few years it has resurfaced as many high net-worth individuals (HNWI) from the Middle East are looking for security in another country and Jordan has been relatively stable…
