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Understanding the New Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Price Floor for 2026
A new regional agreement has just set a minimum investment floor for several key Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes. The new magic number? US$200,000. This coordinated price adjustment, which kicked in mid-2024, establishes a new financial baseline for all appli Read more »
St. Kitts Citizenship by Investment 2026: Genuine Link Rules
St. Kitts and Nevis introduced a “genuine link” requirement for all citizenship-by-investment applications filed after 1 January 2026. Applicants must now demonstrate physical presence, active business interest, or material economic contribution beyond the minimum don Read more »
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment and Migration Law: Programs, Risks and Alternatives
Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs have attracted investors, researchers, and migration lawyers for decades—but 2025 and 2026 mark a structural turning point. The European Commission’s move to treat CBI program operation as an independent ground for Schengen sus Read more »
Vanuatu vs Malta Passport: Visa-Free Access & Costs 2026
A Vanuatu passport opens doors to roughly 90 countries visa-free or on arrival as of 2026. Malta’s passport — conferring full EU citizenship — unlocks around 190. But there’s a catch. The European Council removed Vanuatu from the EU visa-waiver list on 12 December Read more »
Dual Citizenship Bans 2026: Why China, Japan, and India Require Renunciation for New Citizens
As of 2026, China, Japan, India, Singapore, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates require new citizens to renounce their original nationality before naturalization. These rules come from national law alone—not from international treaties, Interpol statutes, or EU directives. Du Read more »
EU Threatens Schengen Suspension: Why Caribbean CBI Programs Face Immediate Closure
The European Commission declared in its 8th annual report that operating a Citizenship-by-Investment program is direct grounds for suspending visa-free Schengen access. Five Caribbean nations—Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia—face Read more »
Citizenship by investment due diligence — 2026 Guide
A Turkish entrepreneur submitted a €500,000 investment for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship in March 2025. Due diligence investigators flagged inconsistencies between declared income and the size of the investment portfolio. His application entered Enhanced Due Diligence review, Read more »
Why Dual Citizenship Can Be a Problem
The main risks of dual citizenship, and the situations where it can create more trouble than value. Read more »
Can You Have Dual Citizenship in the US?
A practical explanation of US dual citizenship rules and the risks that still need review. Read more »
Does the US Allow Dual Citizenship?
The practical answer to whether the US allows dual citizenship and what else must be checked. Read more »
What Is Citizenship by Investment?
A clear explanation of citizenship by investment, the legal logic behind it, and the main checks before filing. Read more »