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Diaspora Population Shape the Future of St.Kitts & Nevis
St.Kitts and Nevis, is a twin islands in the Caribbean has a local population of 46,000. The diaspora of Saint Kitts and Nevis is estimated to be around 50,000 people most of them are economic citizens, living in, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia, Caribbean, Asia and Europe. Diaspora population are…
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The St.Kitts and Nevis CBI Underwent a Bold Transformation
In 2024, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme(CBI) underwent a bold transformation, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of thenational economy, said PM Dr. Drew delivering his 2025 Budget Speech. Some of the milestones achieved by the SKN Government are as follows Restructuring of CIU The restructuring of the Citizenship by Investment…
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St.Kitts and Nevis- Approved CBI Projects (as of Dec 24)
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN) has approved several investment projects, now inviting applications under the citizenship by investment program. Only approved projects mentioned below will qualify for SKN citizenship by investment. Public Benefit Option (PBO) The PBO investments helps SKN government realize capital investment goals by maximising local employment, and embark upon…
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Staggering Volume of Applications Received for Caribbean CBI
The Eastern Caribbean countries have provided latest data upon request by European commission on citizenship by investment programs. The European Commission has been engaging with the five visa-free Eastern Caribbean countries operating investor citizenship schemes (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts andNevis, and Saint Lucia) to obtain relevant information and data on those schemes.…
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Apostille for Chinese Applying for Citizenship by Investment
China joined the Apostille (Hague) Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents on 7 November 2023. As a result, important documents presented for golden visas and citizenship by investment programs by chinese nationals in Europe and Caribbean, must have apostille certificate stamped, to be accepted abroad. These documents can…
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Caribbean CBI – A Top Backup Plan for EU Citizens
The idea of CBI as a ‘Plan B’ has gained traction with wealthy europeans due to growing concerns over geopolitical uncertainties, economic and potential social unrest. It underscores the heightened desire among HNWIs for a backup plan in an increasingly unpredictable political and war landscape. The Caribbean citizenship by investments programmes ‘hold the keys’ of…
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A Closer Look – Scrutiny of Dominica CBI Applications
Due diligence is a sequence of investigative practices that identify and verify information about an investor. Due diligence is critical to maintaining the integrity and transparency of Dominica’s CBI Programme. Stringent processes include verifying an investor’s identity, criminal background, source of funds, and public reputation amongst other checks. Dominica’s Vetting Process Dominica is world-renowned…
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The Rise of Climate Resilience Citizenship Investment Programs
As global temperatures rise, investors are becoming more conscious of the importance of climate resilience and sustainable goals. Small nations are vulnerable to climate change. Some of these islands are classified as high risk nations in the world when it comes to natural disasters. Rising sea levels, flooding, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes which threaten survivability and…
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St.Kitts Committed to Safeguarding Sustainability of CBI Program
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to safeguarding the integrity and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, which remains a cornerstone of the nation’s economic framework. The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, highlighted the importance of robust governance within the CBI framework, introducing unprecedented reforms designed to enhance…
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New Prices for Malta Golden Visa from Jan 1, 2025
The Malta Residency Agency has announced price increase for Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) effective from Jan 1, 2025. As a result of this, the Malta residency program will become more expensive for investors, especially to property investors.The MPRP (aka Malta Golden visa) is a clearly structured residency-by-investment programme based on investments in property and…
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.