St Kitts and Nevis: Most Affordable CBI Programme for Global Families
The recently released fourth edition of the CBI Index, published by the Financial Times’ Professional Wealth Management magazine, is a comprehensive ranking system that compares active CBI programmes worldwide. Once again, St Kitts and Nevis’ CBI Programme topped the list. St Kitts and Nevis boasts the longest-standing CBI Programme in the world and is known […]
What to Consider When Choosing a Citizenship by Investment Programme
There are many benefits to having a second citizenship, including greater freedom of travel, new economic opportunity, improved quality of life and personal security. These programmes are also the quintessential “Plan B” option for investors who want to have a second residence to flee to in the event of instability in their home countries. For a […]
Visa-Free Travel with Citizenship by Investment
Even for travellers that have supposed “strong” passports, getting through passport and border control can prove laborious, and even pricey in countries that require a visa upon arrival. While there are many different types of visas, visa-free access is what determines how powerful a passport is. What is a Visa? A visa is an authorisation […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica Set to Introduce Biometric Passports
Biometric passports add a range of new security features to the traditional passport, with an embedded microchip containing the holder’s personal information. They were introduced about ten years ago due to the ever-increasing global threat of identity theft and terrorism, pushing many countries to improve their border security measures. Forming part of a $13m […]
COVID-19’s Effect on Dual Citizenship Investor Priorities
Inexorably, the pandemic has had a direct impact on international investors, particularly those looking to take advantage of one of the many CBI programmes on offer. Remarkably, however, there has been an encouraging increase in interest within the sector. CBI programmes allow well-vetted investors and their families to contribute most often to a government fund […]
Need for Speed: The Fastest Routes to Second Citizenship
How long it takes to receive citizenship, however, depends mainly upon the citizenship by investment programme chosen. Processing times vary significantly between programmes – with some processing applications in a much more efficient manner than others. Which Programmes Offer the Fastest Turnaround Times? The Caribbean is a region particularly famed for its speedy application processing. […]
St Kitts and Nevis Ranked Best and Fastest CBI Programme
This door has been opened by the growing number of countries offering Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes whereby well-vetted investors and their families contribute to a government fund or pre-approved real estate in exchange for citizenship. When exploring CBI Programmes, a range of considerations come into play, such as processing times, climate, social safety, economic […]
The World’s Cheapest and Most Expensive Citizenship by Investment Programmes
What does it take to afford citizenship by investment? The answer varies according to the number of people who are being included in an application. For a single applicant, the answer is straightforward. Dominica and St Lucia both offer the world’s most competitive investment thresholds, with applicants receiving economic citizenship in return for a US$100,000 […]
The Best Citizenship by Investment Programmes for Families
Caribbean Families Commonwealth of Dominica Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme was altered significantly this year and now allows investors to include a spouse, children up to the age of 30, parents and grandparents, and even siblings – a move that makes it the most generous Citizenship by Investment Programme in the world for wide families. […]
St Kitts and Nevis to Celebrate 37 Years of Independence, COVID-Style
The dual-island nation, a firm favourite among travellers and foreign investors alike, is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and is known for its cloud-shrouded mountains and beaches, green vervet monkeys, rainforests and spectacular hiking trails. Every September 19, the population of St Kitts and Nevis gather together to commemorate their independence […]
