Author: Prabhu Balakrishnan

According to the latest statistics released by SEF Portugal, the total Golden visa investment has reached €3.32 billion and out of that real estate investment alone is €3 billion euros by purchasing a property in Portugal. Chinese and Brazilian investors are the leading investors, followed by South Africans in the Portugese Golden visas, according to the data as of…

Germany is one of the biggest economies in Europe with highly skilled workforce. Germany Germany is part of the European single market which represents more than 508 million consumers and largest contributor of European Union budget. Germany lately emerged as one of the best investment destinations in Europe opening doors to large businesses, entrepreneurs. § 21 AufenthG (German…

For the third consecutive year, Malta’s IIP ranked top citizenship  in the world in  a latest report on citizenship programs. Portugal rated as most popular residency program. Malta – 81 points Cyprus – 72 points Austria – 63 points Antigua and Barbuda –  61 points Grenada – 60 St Kitts and Nevis – 59 points Dominica…

Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment program offers citizenship in Grenada and its sister territories of Carriacou, and Petite Martinique through Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013 which enable persons to acquire permanent residence and citizenship of Grenada by registration following investment in Grenada. Investment in property USD 350,000 or more qualifies investor and family under Grenada’s CBI…

Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) has announced the following changes in fees and age requirements  for the CBI program. There is no changes in the EDF investment ($100,000) amount or real estate investment ($200,000). To be eligible for citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica under its Citizenship by Investment Programme, the Government requires either:…

Antigua and Barbuda, effective from Nov 1, 2017 will reduce the NDF investment amount by 50%. From $200,000 to $100,000 for a Family of Four From $250,000 to $125,000 for a Family of Five or over According to Official Announcement by the Antigua and Barbuda CIU, The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced on Thursday, 12th October,…

  The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of St. Kitts and Nevis was established in 1984, making it the oldest and  longest established program of its kind in the world. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis utilizes this program to attract investors of good character to make a substantial contribution to the development of the Federation. These…

Vanuatu becomes the first country to accept bitcoins for citizenship by investment program. Vanuatu offers citizenship under Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) to wealthy individuals and families who contribute a minimum of USD 200,000 to the country (approx 42 bitcoins). The Vanuatu Information Centre (VIC) announced that its Development Support Program (DSP) will allow foreigners to…

TheCitizenship by Investment Unit has launched the Hurricane Relief Fund(HRF) Investment Contribution to assist the Government with repairs to public  infrastructure and private property damaged during the 2017 Hurricane season. HRF will enable foreign investors to apply for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship within few months, as cheaper alternative to SIDF donation. The HRF option…

Moldova opened new citizenship by investment program according to Annex no.1 to the Government Decision no. from 2017 – REGULATIONS on the acquisition of citizenship through investment The new citizenship by investment program was officially announced in July 2018. Foreigner investors and their families qualify for Moldova citizenship and passport by investing in any one of the following investment plans. The official…