Citizenship by reinstatement or descent
It is possible to acquire citizenship by descent (CBD Citizenship by Descent), which is significantly cheaper compared to the classic Citizenship by Investment programs. With a second passport, you can legally reduce your taxes, diversify your privacy, open up new investment opportunities and increase your independence. This opportunity is particularly attractive [...]
UK to review access for Caribbean CBI programs
The EU and the US have become increasingly wary of the security risks associated with the Caribbean CBI programs. Now, the UK has also expressed its concerns. During a recent conference in Washington DC, the UK security minister, Tom Tugendhat, stated that investigations will be carried out on CBI programs that [...]
Golden Visa Program from Greece are at the moment No.1 in Europe
Although the minimum investment amount for the Golden Visa Program Greece has been increased from €250,000 to €500,000 in some parts of Greece, the country continues to see a high number of applications from wealthy foreigners. According to GCI UNIT Worldwide, applications for the Golden Visa program in Greece increased by [...]
Portugal also ends the Golden Visa program in March 2023!
The offshore residency world was rocked last week by the news that Portugal's Golden Visa scheme is being discontinued, just days after Ireland ended its own scheme. Originally introduced in 2012 during the Great Financial Crisis, both countries aimed to boost the domestic real estate market with foreign capital and thus [...]
Vanuatu Citizen – Visa Free Countries update
We are repeatedly asked by interested parties to which countries citizens and holders of Vanuatu passports can now travel without a visa, since the EU has ordered the temporary closure of the Schengen area since May 2022. As for the reasons for this action, we do not want to go into [...]
The European Commission and other Council of Europe bodies have clearly opposed all RCBI programs.
As mentioned in our previous reports, it is only a matter of time before all remaining programs are closed under pressure from EU authorities. Therefore, individuals currently contemplating acquiring a second citizenship through investment or a Golden Visa should act quickly. Moldova, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Cyprus programs have already been closed [...]
Ireland’s Immigrant Investor Program will be discontinued
The Irish Immigrant Investor Program will no longer be active as of February 15, 2023, according to a statement by Ireland's Minister for Justice, Simon Harris. Launched in 2012, the Ireland Immigrant Investor Program allowed applicants to obtain Irish residency (and EU mobility) if they received an investment or donation to [...]
Where is it safe in case of WW3 – Bunker or Vanuatu?
It is therefore important to note that the "safest country" question in the event of nuclear war is not really a meaningful question. Rather, it is important to do everything in our power to prevent such a war. This requires extensive international cooperation and diplomacy, as well as the elimination of [...]
Increase in HNWIs (high-net-worth individuals): USA, India and China top the list of multi-millionaires
According to a new report, there are around 25,490 multimillionaires worldwide who have over $ 100 million in assets, and their number has more than doubled in the past two decades. These exceptionally wealthy individuals and their asset management are now recognized as new global citizens and have significant effects on [...]
GREECE: INCREASE IN MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT FOR GOLDEN VISAS
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resigned on Sunday during the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to the press, announced measures that will lead the Greek tourism sector into a new era. In addition, he plans to raise the minimum investment requirements for acquiring a Golden Visa (investor visa) from 250,000 euros to [...]
Vanuatu new Prime Minister is Hon Mr. Ishmael Kalsakau
Ishmael Kalsakau has been elected unopposed as the 13th Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu by secret ballot. Kalsakau was elected by the 52 members of the country's parliament on Friday 4 November. "Thank you, thank you for the election," Kalsakau said after the vote. The former prime minister and [...]
Mexico the Special Residence Program
What are the options for a stay in Mexico? Usually a temporary residence permit is issued for one year, which must be renewed by returning to Mexico. After the extension, you will receive a temporary residence card for three years. After a total of four years, you can apply for a [...]
Exceptional Citizenship
There are a number of countries, including some in Europe (such as Malta, Serbia, Austria, Spain, Croatia, Portugal, and others), that offer citizenship to individuals who are deemed exceptional (VIPs), giving the country a significant advantage. Spain and Portugal have different laws and regulations regarding the acquisition of citizenship through exceptional [...]
Goodbye Germany
Das vergangene Jahr, geprägt von Unsicherheit und Unvorhersehbarkeit, hat auch die Thematik der Auswanderung in den Fokus gerückt. Eine wachsende Zahl von Individuen erkundete die Möglichkeiten, ihr Leben und Arbeiten in einem anderen Land zu gestalten. Der Grund hierfür ist offensichtlich: eine spürbare Frustration bei vielen Deutschen, verursacht durch eine Vielzahl [...]
Residency trough Investment in UAE
It should probably be said up front that the UAE rarely, if ever, grants citizenship. A proposal is currently circulating in the government that would allow citizenship to be granted to foreigners who meet some fairly stringent requirements. It would be a long process and require you to learn Arabic and [...]
Republic of Vanuatu is striving and already in negotiations that the citizens of Vanuatu can enter the following countries visa-free: Canada, Japan, UAE, Vietnam and China.
According to the latest information, the government of the Republic of Vanuatu is striving and already in negotiations that the citizens of Vanuatu can enter the following countries visa-free: Canada, Japan, UAE, Vietnam and China. In addition, Vanuatu will do everything in its power to ensure that the EU lifts the [...]
THE GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO EXTENDED THE PROGRAM YESTERDAY TILL DECEMBER 2022, WITH THE PROVISO THAT IT WAS ANOTHER 100,000 EUR MORE EXPENSIVE
Montenegro Extends ‘Golden Passport’ Program Despite EU Criticism Montenegro has decided to extend its controversial scheme, which offers citizenship in return for a major investment, despite strong criticism of such programs by the European Commission and civic organizations. Montenegro’s government on Thursday extended its economic citizenship program until December 2022, despite [...]
TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM INVESTMENT WILL BE INCREASED FROM 250,000 TO 400,000USD FROM 1. MAY, 2022.
TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM INVESTMENT WILL BE INCREASED FROM 250,000 TO 400,000USD FROM 1. MAY, 2022 The Government has decided to amend the 20th. Article of the Regulation on the Turkey's Citizenship Law paragraph 2, clause B, to raise the minimum investment amount for the real estate optin. All paperwork submitted [...]
Vanuatu wants to enter the global cannabis market
Vanuatu is one of the first countries in the Pacific to allow companies to grow medicinal cannabis and hemp. This came after the government signed legislation regulating the importation, cultivation and manufacture of the plants. Vanuatu's government aims to make industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis a major export. This is intended [...]
Vitalik Buterin Becomes Citizen by exception of Crypto-Friendly Montenegro
Montenegro has granted citizenship to Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum. This move is part of a larger initiative to invite experienced members of the global cryptocurrency community to help develop Montenegro's blockchain sector and attract investments to the small Southeast European nation. (Vitalik Buterin and Milojko Spajić. Source: [...]