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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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St.Kitts Secures Visa Free Access to Nigeria
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement with Nigerian Government, granting its citizens, visa-free entry into the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. The agre The Visa-free access for nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis entering Nigeria took effect… Read more >>
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St.Lucia A’ila Resort Approved for CIP
The Saint Lucia CIP Unit has approved a brand new real estate development A’ila resort under citizenship by investment program. Nestled on the peaceful slopes of Mount Pimard in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, A’ILA Resorts, Villas & Residences offers a perfect blend of luxury living and stunning natural beauty. Featuring exclusive villas and apartments, it’s… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Raises Age Limit of Children to 30 yrs
The St.Kitts and Nevis CBI Unit has issued a memo on Sep 1, 2025, advising about increasing the age limit of children from 25 to 30 years and removing the the requirement for full time education for adult dependents in an effort to increase the appeal of program with family dependants. Old Criteria Under Regulation… Read more >>
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Key Reforms to Malta Golden Visa
The Maltese Golden visa program (MPRP) now becomes cheaper and affordable to applications, as a result of new changes implemented into the program. On 22 July 2025, the Residency Malta Agency published Circular No. RMA 72 – 2025, formallyannouncing substantial updates to the MPRP golden visa framework via Legal Notice 146 of 2025. These updates… Read more >>
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Whats Sets Horizon Fund Apart for Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Horizon investment fund is a unique open ended fund that comes with key benefits and previleges. The distinct features of the fund are as follows The Horizon Digital Assets Fund Horizon is among only few Open Ended Fund in the market (considering most are closed end fund), offering Monthly Subscriptions and Redemptions, only… Read more >>
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Portugal Government Loses in Constitutional Court
Government Loss on the Constitutional Court is a positive development for the Golden Visa Program The government’s loss means the proposed immigration amendments, such as delaying family reunification and extending immigration case deadlines, were ruled unconstitutional and cannot be implemented as planned. This protects the right to timely family reunification for immigrants, preventing tighter restrictions… Read more >>
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Portugal Passport 4th Powerful in the World
The Portuguese passport has been ranked as fourth powerful passport in the World according to Henley Index 2025. The Portuguese citizens enjoyed visa free privileges to 188 destinations in the World. Portugal boasts of rich history, lively culture, stunning beaches with idyllic country side. Consistent Top Spot While EU passports dominated top spots, the Portuguese… Read more >>
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Caribbean Nations to Launch Regional CIP Regulator This September
After months of extensive consultations, Eastern Caribbean states that offer Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) are enacting legislation to establish a regional regulator by September 2025. A new law will be enacted in September 2025 by all five member countries. Safeguarding CBI CBI/CIP Programmes provide a legitimate service and have assisted in the survival of… Read more >>
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Vanuatu Expands Passport System to Dubai and Hong Kong
The Vanuatu Government has set up passport enrollment system in Asia going live this week in Hong Kong. Similar systems are being setup in key international locations, in Brussels (Belgium for Europe), extending the global reach of Vanuatu’s passport and citizenship services to benefit of citizens abroad. The new enrolment system enables applicants to register… Read more >>
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What Sets Nauru’s Citizenship by Investment Apart
The Republic of Nauru launched climate change citizenship by investment program on Nov 13, 2024 to raise revenues to fight climate change and rising sea levels. The donations made to treasury will be used to relocate local people living in low lying areas to higher grounds. The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act –… Read more >>
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Portugal President Vetoes Changes to Immigration Law
In a major blow to Government’s curbing restrictions on Immigration, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has vetoed the immigration bill and sent back to Assembly without promulgation. This has given more breathing space and time for foreigners in Portugal Unconstitutional The Constitutional Court announced this Friday that it has rejected five provisions of the… Read more >>
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Saint Lucia Launches 10 Year Passports
The Government of Saint Lucia has officially commenced the issuing of 10-year passports, fulfilling a key commitment announced by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre during the 2025/2026 Budget Address. Effective August 5, 2025, the Immigration Department has transitioned from issuing 5-year passports to 10-year validity passports, while maintaining the current passport fee structure, according… Read more >>