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October 22, 2019
Dominica Granted Citizenship to 2,100 in the Last 12 Months

Government officials report that Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CIP) program has yielded 2,100 approved applications in the period between July 2018 and July 2019. That’s likely to be a record yearly figure among other CIP programmes. Saint Kitts & Nevis could have greater showings, yet the country’s administration does not reveal its annual data. All […]
October 18, 2019
The Turkish Citizenship Was Granted to Astons’s Client!

Global immigration advisory Astons reports the first client who procured the Turkish citizenship through Astons’s comprehensive services. The Turkish Citizenship by Investment programme was revamped last year and has proved even more appealing to foreign investors. With a 30 years’ experience in investment immigration, the consultants at Astons have guided the customer through the application […]
October 15, 2019
Affluent Hong Kong Nationals Rush on Investment Residency and Citizenship Programmes

As Hong Kong’s political unrest goes on, an increasing number of Hong Kong’s HNWIs are looking for alternative passports. They are seeking stability and leveraging investment migration options as a future-proof solution. Protests started this June followed by a proposed law on extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China. Although the proposal was rejected, demonstrations […]
October 14, 2019
Long-Awaited Montenegrin Citizenship by Investment Programme Opened for Applications

This October, the Montenegro government has unveiled its brand-new Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). The initiative was announced over two years ago and gained due attention way before its launch. Experts view the Montenegrin CIP as an opportunity for HNWI from around the globe as well as a boosting factor for the local infrastructure. As […]
October 10, 2019
Enjoying Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a nation in the Caribbean in the Lesser Antilles archipelago. It consists of two islands (unsurprisingly, Antigua and Barbuda) along with numerous smaller islands. It’s a country of great beauty, including hundreds of beaches, crystal-clear water, and plenty of sites to see. Below is a quick list of what to see […]
October 9, 2019
Greece Might Consider Doubling Minimum Investment and Imposing Mandatory Presence

The Greek government may decide to double the current €250,000 minimum investment required as part of the country’s Residency by Investment (RIP) programme. Besides, Greece may add compulsory physical presence requirements and introduce minimum annual spending. If the amendments come into force, the qualifying investment in real estate would rise up to €500,000. This figure […]
October 8, 2019
Why Choose Madeira for Portuguese Residence by Investment. Tax and Price Perks

Portugal is reputed to host one of the optimal Residency by Investment (RIP) programmes in Europe. What most people don’t know is that the island of Madeira, just 900 km off the Portuguese mainland, may as well be the best venue in the country for investment residency. An all-year tourist destination, Madeira features a favourable […]
October 7, 2019
Dominica Sees a Boom in Real Estate Financed by Investment Immigration Programme

Dominica’s government has committed to massive construction of residential and commercial property. Projects like Bellevue Chopin Housing are mushrooming across the island providing new investment opportunities to affluent migrants and participants of Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment program. Located in Bellevue Chopin itself, the development is expected to be completed by the end of this year. […]
October 2, 2019
Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Recruits over 10,000 Citizens in 12 Months

Since the Turkish government made a ‘discount’ for investors a year ago, over 2,611 main applicants and 7,351 family members have become Turkish citizens under the new programme. These figures place Turkey at the top of the rating of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) countries with the largest approval volumes. Just before the announcement from the […]
September 8, 2019
How Are Residence and Citizenship Different?

In the modern world, the notion of citizenship is not necessarily associated with birthplace, ethnicity or cultural ties. Many individuals choose a second citizenship as a form of relationship between them and the country’s government. The individual undertakes certain obligations. In return, the government offers this person privileges and protections enjoyed by the country’s citizens. […]
September 8, 2019
Citizenship by Investment as a Way of Migration to Free Countries

Among other things, Citizenship by Investment programmes (CIP) are a means of migration from countries with greater restrictions to countries with a wider sense of freedom. From the global economic perspective, investment migration withdraws funds from ‘unfree’ jurisdictions to the more liberal in terms of personal freedom, safety, taxation and mobility. Apparently, it’s affluent individuals […]
September 8, 2019
Visa-Free Travel. What Does It Stand For?

People who wish to cross borders often need to obtain a visa for their destination country. There are different types of visas, including tourist, business, and transit visas. These visas can also vary in terms of duration, number of entries allowed, and other factors. Visa-free entry to another country — meaning no paperwork or lengthy […]
September 8, 2019
What Makes EU and US Citizens Invest in Second Passports

European and North American citizens are recognised to have the ‘most powerful’ passports based on a number of countries they can visit without a visa. At the same time, a sizable number of the ‘Golden Billion’ individuals are joining the Citizenship-by-Investment Programs offered by third countries. Granted an opportunity of free global travel by their […]
September 8, 2019
How a Second Citizenship Changes Your Life for the Better

Individuals who consider a ‘backup life plan’, namely a second passport, may be pursuing a plethora of goals. Visa-free travel, flexible taxation, confidentiality and personal safety – the list goes on. Let’s look into the most obvious perks of a second citizenship. Free global travel Suppose you are preparing for a business trip abroad and […]
September 8, 2019
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme: Why and How?

The Astons experts are answering the frequently asked questions about investment immigration to Turkey and explain why the passport of this country unlocks great prospects to its holder. I’ve been thinking of procuring a second passport. I’ve recently learnt of the Turkish citizenship investment program… What are its benefits? Affluent individuals procure a Turkish passport […]
September 8, 2019
Why and how to arrange citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Astons experts are answering the frequently asked questions regarding the Citizenship by Investment programme of Saint Kitts and Nevis and explain the benefits offered by the passport of this Caribbean state to high net worth individuals. I’ve been thinking of getting a second passport and I heard a lot of good about the Caribbean […]
September 8, 2019
How and Why You Should Procure Citizenship of Saint Lucia

Considering citizenship in another country? For ease, speed, and cost, you should take a look at St. Lucia. In this article, we’ll explain how and why you should procure citizenship in St. Lucia. We’ll answer the most frequently asked questions regarding investment immigration and explain the advantages of a Saint Lucia passport for affluent individuals considering […]
September 8, 2019
5 Reasons Why the Turkish Citizenship Gains Even Greater Popularity

1. Turkey stimulates property investment In September 2018, Turkish authorities lowered the bar of minimum investment required for citizenship application by four times, from $1 million to $250,000. According to expert assessments, this dramatic amendment in the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) will significantly boost its popularity among global investors. By motivating affluent foreigners to […]
August 18, 2019
Citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean to receive uniform legislation and application forms

After the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority’s 67th meeting in Antigua last month, Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, told the press that the organisation’s respective heads of state have decided to introduce policies to make the region’s citizenship by investment programs more uniform. Skerrit said that uniform CIP legislation, along with application […]
August 18, 2019
Vanuatu reportedly issues 4,000 passports under Citizenship by Investment program

Since 2017 Vanuatu’s Passport Office have issued more than 4,000 passports under the country’s citizenship by investment program (CIP), which comprises two parallel programs, the Vanuatu Contribution Program (VCP) and the Vanuatu’s Development and Support Programme (VDSP). Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urges the government not to get used to CIP revenue, which it […]
August 14, 2019
Crown Prince estimates that new Saudi Arabia Residence by Investment Program will raise $10bn per year

Saudi Arabia has introduced an Investor Visa, the third Gulf country in nine months to do so. Permanent residence starts at €187,000, whilst 12-month renewable residencies are available from €23,000. The new “Premium Residency” program, which was approved in May, is now open for applications through a government-administered website. Under the new plan, foreigners will […]
August 8, 2019
Anguilla’s Tax Residency Programme Targets Affluent Digital Nomads

Philip Kisob, CEO of Select Anguilla and architect to Anguilla’s new investment programme, explained the goals and aspirations behind the island’s new tax residency offering. In an interview at the Investment Migration Forum in Geneva, Kisob said the programme was catering to ‘low-volume, high-value’ individuals, specifically those who change jurisdictions at their convenience throughout the […]
August 7, 2019
Vanuatu passport & visa-free access to 125 countries in just 1 month – the fastest & most secure citizenship to exist

Explore the fast-track route to global mobility and increased security with a 2nd passport obtained in just 1 month. Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment – become a global citizen with a fast-track Vanuatuan passport giving you visa-free access to over 125 countries within just one month. A world-class and highly safe citizenship programme offering a straightforward […]
August 7, 2019
Vanuatu Poised for Record-High Citizenship-by-Investment Revenues

Vanuatu, currently offering two Citizenship-by-Investment (CIP) programmes, has registered record CIP revenues for the first four months of 2019. The sum raised almost matched the entire showing of 2017. More specifically, the Vanuatu Treasury’s monthly reports indicate CIP incomes of VT3.4 billion (US$29 million) by late April. The total for 2017 amounted to US$31.6 million […]
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