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Documents Checklist for Antigua Citizenship by Investment
Please prepare the following list of documents to be submitted to Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment office by an authorized agent. This checklist shows all forms and documents that must be provided in your application. Below is a more detailed explanation of the requirements, and who is required to submit each document. Note the…
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UK ETA – A Game changer for Visa Free Travel
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…
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Grenada Implements Delinquency Policy for CBI applications
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…
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Family Members for Portugal Golden Visa
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…
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Stakeholders involved in CBI Business
The CBI industry is made up of private and professional stakeholders assisting applicants apply for a CBI programme: marketing agents, immigration agents, concierge firms, law enforcement agencies and financial institutions or wealth managers. 1. Marketing Agents Marketing agents recruit prospective investors to a programme and usually targetjurisdictions that are likely to have a large source…
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Update on Backlog of Ireland IIP Applications
The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was closed on 15 February 2023 and arrangements in relation to the orderly winding down of the Programme was put in place and the management of the closure in a way that is fair to all. The Programme was introduced in 2012 when the struggling Irish economy needed investment. The…
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Take legal advice on dual citizenship matters
We always inform clients to seek legal advice (talk to a lawyer) on all dual citizenship matters, before applying for citizenship by investment. While many tout dual citizenship bringing extensive benefits such as freedom, mobility etc, little is told to investors about the drawbacks of dual nationality, which we will discuss one by one below.…
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Vanuatu Allotted 150 Australia PEV Visas
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent residence visa for participating countries including Vanuatu. A total quota of 150 visas, inclusive of partners and dependent children, will be available annually to Vanuatu nationals through a ballot process. The ballot first opened June 3, 2024. PEV Benefit The charge for entering the Pacific Engagement…
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Montenegro Special Citizenship by Investment (closed)
Montenegro is a beautiful picturesque country in south eastern Europe surrounded by Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia and Albania. Montenegro. Montenegro future candidate for EU membership and NATA and currently has UN and WTO membership. The name Montenegro is derived from the word “black mountain” (Monte (“mountain”) and Negro (“black”). The currency of Montenegro is Euro. Montenegro…
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UK Tier1 Investor Visa (Closed)
United Kingdom is one of the best countries to live, work, study and do business for high-net worth individuals and families. The Tier 1 (Investor) category is for high net worth individuals making a substantial financial investment in the UK. UK tier 1 investor visa program is the most popular investment migration program to the…