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Top 10 Richest Caribbean Islands
Rich Caribbean countries have been a magnet attracting HNWI and millionaires., Cayman and British virgin islands, US Virgin islands are the top richest and wealthiest islands in the Caribbean as of 2022, according to the GDP per capita data from Worldbank. GDP per Capita GDP per capita is often considered a good indicator of the…
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Naturalization for Citizenship Fees (35 countries)
These are the costs involved for citizenship applications in the these thirty five countries. The UK and Switzerland has the most expensive fee for citizenship applications, whereas France and Spain have the lowest costs associated with citizenship / naturalization applications. Some countries also have expensive passport fee. Citizenship leads to passport. 1. United Kingdom Naturalisation…
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Timeframes for Acquiring Citizenship by Marriage
Explore our comprehensive comparison of countries and their varying timelines and waiting times for acquiring citizenship by marriage.
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These 34 countries have compulsory military service
Conscription is the compulsory enlistment of citizens in a military service. We have compiled a list of 34 countries have compulsory military service for its citizens. The service duration can vary from country to country from days to years and also gender based. Quick Summary Summary of all countries that require mandatory military service. The…
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Naturalization time for citizenship in 177 countries
Naturalization is the legal act or process by which a non-citizen in a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of a foreign state. Naturalization can exist in several forms Discretionary Ordinary Exceptional Investment (only possible in CY, MT, AG, KN, MD, ME, LC, GD, DM, TK, VU) Afghanistan Person with a certain period of residence in…
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Portugal is the best retirement country in Europe
Portugal ranked as the best retirement country in Europe. Portugal took first spot in Europe and 7th place in overall rankings for retirement. Portugal took top scores among european countries for healthcare, finance, lifestyle and governance. Retaining 7th position in this year’s index, Portugal has a warm climate, friendly people and a relaxed pace…
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These countries offer Birthright citizenship
Jus soli or birthright citizenship is the right of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship. A restricted version of jus soli in which citizenship by birthplace is automatic only for the children of certain immigrants. The second generation refers to the U.S.-born children of foreign-born parents. Below is the…
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New updates to Cyprus investment citizenship scheme
On 26 February 2019, the official government gazette of the Republic of Cyprus published the decision of the Council of Ministers, dated 13 February 2019, in which amendments to the Cyprus Investment Programme were approved — specifically with regard to acquiring Cypriot citizenship. The main changes, listed below, are coming into force on 15…
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Luxembourg Golden Visa
Luxembourg has a super interesting golden visa scheme in Europe for HNW individuals to invest, work, study and do business. Luxembourg is also one of the richest countries in the World and a founding member of the European Union, OECD, United Nations, NATO, and Benelux. EU member country: since 1 January 1958 Euro area member since 1 January 1999 Schengen: Schengen area member since…
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Malta Residence scheme attracts applicants not interested in citizenship
The Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP) provides for the acquisition of Maltese residency by investment. The MRVP was established in 2015 by the Malta Residence and Visa Programme Regulations (LN 288/2015) – subsidiary legislation issued under the Immigration Act. MRVP targets applicants interested foreign investors who seek residence rights and not citizenship. These commonly come…