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Rethinking CBI beyond Economic Citizenship
After its independence in 1983, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis introduced the world’s first CBI Programme. National legislation, through the Citizenship Act of 1984, allowed foreign investors to obtain citizenship in exchange for a financial contribution to the country. Nearly a decade later, the Commonwealth of Dominica became the second ECCU country to offer…
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St.Lucia CIP Unit Processed 2,633 Applications
St.Lucia government has published new annual report unveiling key data on applications received for citizenship by investment program. According the report, the volume of applications received and processed remains all time high hitting new records. Annual Report During the 2024/35 period, the Unit processed 2,633 applications, including denials. This level of activity supported revenue of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs offer individuals and families the opportunity to acquire second citizenship and passport by making a qualifying financial contribution to a country’s economy. These programs are designed to attract foreign investment and promote national development while granting investors the freedom to live, work, and travel internationally with greater ease.
