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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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Dominica Announces Personal Visit to Collect Passports
The Prime Minister of Commonwealth of Dominica has made a major announcement during press conference on June 10, that Dominica’s Government intends to introduce a mandatory personal visit requirement for successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) applicants to visit the country and collect their passports in person. Dominica becomes the first Caribbean country to impose personal… Read more >>
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Don’t let CBI Agents deceive you
The Primary objective with Citizenship by investment (CBI) is acquiring citizenship, global mobility, Plan B and protect their financial investment from risks. Investors should understand that there are several risks associated with CBI programs beyond the financial contribution. Many CBI agents do not tell clients or fully disclose everything related to CBI/GV programs. It is… Read more >>
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Rejection of Citizenship by Investment Applications
Applying for citizenship by investment program is no easy task. A meticulous analysis with a sharp eye needed with applicants case file is required to save time, money and effort and for the most important reason “Not to receive refusal”. Every one hopes for a positive decision hates negative decision (refusal) First Steps The first… Read more >>
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St.Kitts and St.Lucia Lose Visa Free Entry to Ireland
Ireland has terminated visa free entry for St.Kitts and St.Lucia nationals effective from Monday 15 June 2026. The Minister Brophy announced the visa requirements said, this is a carefully considered decision that brings Ireland more closely in line with the approach taken in the United Kingdom and across Europe.The “Irish visa requirements are kept under… Read more >>
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Portugal GVP Remains Competitive Despite Nationality Law Reform
On May 3, 2026, Portugal’s updated Nationality Law was promulgated by the President of the Republic, introducing an important change to the citizenship pathway. Mercan would like to provide a clear update on what this means for the Portugal Golden Visa Program. At this stage, it is important to clarify that the Portugal Golden Visa… Read more >>
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Portugal Amends Nationality Rules for Babies
Portugal’s updated Nationality Law has extended the minimum residency requirement for one parent from one to five years, prompting a rise in family reunification requests for newborn children. Children born in Portugal to foreign parents now automatically qualify for citizenship if at least one parent has held legal residency for 5 years prior to the… Read more >>
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Portugal Clears Golden Visa Backlogs
Portugal’s Golden Visa program remains a topic of significant interest for international investors, particularly as regulatory changes continue to shape the investment migration landscape. Pending Applications Cleared Portugal’s international population continues to grow 1.54 million foreign residents counted in 2024. After years of wait and delays, data from government shows ds of thousands of pending… Read more >>
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Vanuatu Amends Citizenship Program
The Citizenship Office has issued a formal notice to all designated agents on amendments to Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment programmes, following the publication of Official Gazette No. 25 of 2026 on 19 March 2026. The Citizenship Office notice, dated 23 March 2026 and signed by Secretary General Patrick Peter Fred, outlines changes under the Citizenship… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Biometric Fees and Collection Centers
The St.Kitts government is upgrading passport security to highest international standards inline with other countries. The Biometric Enrolment is gone live, with collection centres operating across the Federation and at consular offices and approved service providers worldwide. Deactivation All old passports issued to citizens under the CBI program will be automatically deactivated from Aug 1,… Read more >>
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CBIGV Platform – Securely Upload CBI and Golden Visa Applications
We have built state of the art, application platform to securely upload applications for all CBI/GV programs. From now on all our clients will be asked to register and upload application forms and supporting documents in https://www.cbigv.com CBIGV is the first AI-powered platform of its kind, designed to simplify, digitise and standardise the end-to-end submission… Read more >>
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Why Marriott PBO is a better option than SISC donation?
The Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program has two specific donation options. Both are government approved pathways and having the same investment requirement of USD 250,000 The Royal St. Kitts Beach Resort (St. Kitts Marriott) is a jewel for hospitality and sustainable tourism in St.Kitts and Nevis. It is a model of sustainable… Read more >>
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Latvia Golden Visa for €65,000
Latvia remains the most attractive low cost residency program in Europe. We now offer exclusive Latvian residency by real-estate investment opportunity in the redevelopment of Gaismas Senior Nursing and Retirement Home — securing five-year EU residency, with full Schengen mobility, for the entire family. Investment Options The investment goes towards redevelopment Gaismas – senior retirement… Read more >>
