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Portugal Permanent Residency – A Great Alternative to Citizenship
With the Portugal government amending the nationality law, increasing the citizenship time to 10 years, Portugal’s Permanent Residency (PR) framework for GV holders remains unchanged. It continues to represent a safe, flexible and advantageous long-term residence options in Europe, allows smooth transition from temporary to permanent residency in EU (via Portugal). PR Benefits PR can… Read more >>
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Vanuatu Reforms Citizenship Act
The Vanuatu Government has passed amendment to the Citizenship Act aiming to make the CBI programme fully independent and free from political interference. The amendment passed with 36 votes in favour and 10 abstentions from the opposition. New amendments will help increase transparency, ensure fairness, and protect Vanuatu’s reputation by preventing people with criminal records… Read more >>
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Portugal Nationality Law Approved in Parliament
On October 28, 2025,, the Assembly of the Republic approved the new Legal Regime of Portuguese Nationality Lei n.º 20/XVII/1.ª (CH) — an essential reform for the country. The Government said, the new law reinforces the effective connection of foreign citizens to Portugal, making the process fairer, more demanding and transparent, and combating abuses in… Read more >>
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Botswana Loses Visa Free Access to UK
The United Kingdom has announced introduction of visa requirement (revoking visa free ETA) to botswana nationals effective from Nov 25 as per statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1333, 14 October 2025 due to high number of asylum cases registered in the UK. High Asylum Cases In 2024, 21% of asylum claims were… Read more >>
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St. Kitts Adopts Blockchain for CBI Due Diligence Reports
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has launched Blockchain-Verified Certification for Due Diligence Reports setting new global standard for CBI industry . The CIP process adopts Blockchain to Ensure Authenticity in CBI Due Diligence Reports.. Development Developed in partnership with a European Union-based due diligence provider, this innovation marks a significant milestone in the global investment… Read more >>
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Best Citizenship by Investment Rankings 2025
Every year we publish Rankings on Best citizenship by investment (CBI) Programs which are popular and preferred by clients, This year, we are publishing our sixth edition of Best Citizenship by Investment rankings for 2025. Our PBS (points based scoring) model, which we designed, is one of a kind in the industry, ranks Best CBI… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Passes ECCIRA Authority Bill
The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has successfully passed Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) Agreement Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025. with this. St.Kitts becomes the first CIP nation to pass the bill among four other EC states. Other 4 countries are yet to debate the bill in… Read more >>
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Americans Lead Global Rush for Dual Citizenship
The United States passport is no longer ranked amongst the world’s Top 10 most powerful passports according to Henley Passport Index. Slump of US passport Power Once unrivalled at No.1 in 2014, the American passport has now slumped to 12th place. The loss of visa-free access to Brazil in April due to a lack of reciprocity,… Read more >>
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Which CBI Passports Have UAE Visa Free Access
The United Arab Emirates (especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi) is one of the world’s busiest business, transit, and tourism hubs and major financial center attracting HNWIs. Investing in a visa free passport particularly to UAE is a strategic decision for those who look to set UAE as a new home. Visa-free entry to the UAE… Read more >>
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Dominica in Talks with UK to Restore Visa-Free Access
The Prime Minister of Commonwealth of Dominica during a recent press conference has announced that Dominica continues to engage in discussion with the United Kingdom (UK) government to restore visa-free travel to Citizens of Dominica. We have a new High Commissioner in London and I have made it clear to her that this is priority… Read more >>
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Hungary Passport Gains Strength with U.S. Visa Waiver Inclusion
The Trump Administration has fully restored Hungary’s inclusion into Visa Waiver Program (VWP) status appropriate after Hungary took steps to improve its security measures. Hungarian citizens now have expanded access to travel between Hungary and the United States. Hungarians will be able to apply for an ESTA with a two-year validity period which can be… Read more >>
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Can Stateless People Get Citizenship By Investment?
Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes offer a new life and hope to stateless persons and their families to enjoy equal rights and opportunities with freedom of movement. Yes stateless persons or families who can financially support themselves are eligible to apply for citizenship by financial investments (donation, real estate etc) A Stateless person is someone… Read more >>