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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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São Tomé and Príncipe Opens CIP Unit in Dubai
São Tomé and Príncipe Government has opened CIP unit headquartered in Dubai for processing of applications. The official website has also been unveiled to attract future investments into the country. The STP CIP Unit is a specialized technical-administrative body responsible for receiving, instructing and proposing decisions on applications for nationality by investment and donation and… Read more >>
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Portugal’s Immigration Reforms: A Quick Review
The New Government in Portugal, although a minority in Parliament, is pursuing significant reforms across several sectors, including Immigration and nationality law changes in Portugal. So far, these proposed changes have failed progressing, sparked controversy and debate in Portugal, amid concerns expressed by notable persons, associations, law firms and foreign residents in Portugal. Immigration –… Read more >>
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What makes Bulgaria Golden Visa Special?
Bulgaria is a newest member of schengen, already EU member state, joining Eurozone by adopting Euro from Jan 1, 2026. Bulgaria is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Immigrant Investor Program At the end of 2024, the Bulgarian Parliament introduced a renewed immigrant investor program granting permanent residency through investment, reinforcing the… Read more >>
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Rebranding of Best Citizenships to BestCitizens.com
We are rebranding our Best Citizenships website and moving to a new domain. The new domain “BestCitizens.com” will be a clean domain, promotes better branding and SEO friendly. Our old website has been with us for 14 years and we aim to elevate our brand value on a path to become a Global brand in… Read more >>
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St. Kitts Adopts Higher Compliance Measures
The St.Kitts Citizenship by investment unit has implemented a set of measures for all applicants will undergo thorough screening through advanced technological platforms and manual review processes conducted by compliance professionals. Enhanced Vetting The multilayer due diligence system through the implementation of additional multi-layered background verification processes, including New Framework The CIU Unit has said… Read more >>
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Nauru Citizenship Program Opens Doors for Stateless People
The Nauru citizenship program office has announced recently, a stateless Kuwaiti national was granted citizenship through Nauru’s Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program providing necessary documents and passing background checks. Nauru is one the only handful of countries offering economic citizenship to rich stateless people with proper documentation and enough finances to support themselves. This… Read more >>
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Strong Growth in Portugal’s Hospitality Market
Portugal’s hospitality sector is an important growing market, backed by foreign tourists and investor interest via golden visas, contributing significantly to the national economy. The hospitality sector witnessed impressive growth rebounding from post pandemic levels, covering 1/3 of commercial real estate investments. destinations like Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve remained strongholds of growth, there was… Read more >>
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Portugal Postpones Nationality Law Changes until October
The change in the proposed law on nationality and family reunification for foreigners in Portugal has been postponed until October. Chega said on Wednesday that the government intends to postpone the final approval of the revision of the nationality law until October, prioritising the process to remedy the unconstitutionalities pointed out by the Constitutional Court… Read more >>
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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 >>
