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The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) was established following parliamentary assent to the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014.
The Regulations regarding Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda are contained in Section 6 of the Citizenship by Investment Act, 2014. These provisions allow the government to operate a programme under which citizenship is granted to persons who qualify under criteria set by parliamentary decision. The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) requires a person to make a significant economic contribution to the Country. In exchange, and subject to stringent application procedures, including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.
In 2018, Turkey announced that Investors who purchase real estate worth at least US$250,000 and hold it for 3 years OR deposit US$500,000 in a bank in Turkey for at least 3 years are eligible to apply for Turkish Citizenship.
In December 2016, the Council of Ministers passed the regulations 2016/9601 that established the exceptional acquisition of Turkish citizenship based on the Turkish Citizenship Law, Act No. 5901 and its amendments.
The Portugal Golden Visa is a immigrant investor program by the government of Portugal that grants residency in Portugal to people who invest in properties worth at least €280,000 or create 10 jobs in Portugal.
While the program has benefited more than 6,500 foreign investors so far, it has also been beneficial for the Portuguese economy. As of November 2021, the total investment into Portugal as a direct result of the program has reached a whopping €6,057,663,503. Established in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa Program—officially the residence permit for investment activity (ARI)—enables non-EU/EEA citizens to obtain a special residence permit in exchange for a 5-year investment in Portugal.
Non-EU citizens who have made an investment through the three options of the Greek Golden Visa program, can apply for a residence permit through a proxy, without the obligation to previously visit Greece. The Power of Attorney for the appointment of a proxy, must be signed before a Greek Consular authority. The non-EU citizen, must enter Greece in a period of 12 months from the date of the confirmation receipt of the application, in order to submit his biometric data.
The Immigration and Social Integration Code (Law 4251/2014, Government Gazette 1, no 80) contains provisions that facilitate the stay of third-country investors, whose investments are characterized as strategic investments, via the provision of extended stay time limits for the representatives of investment bodies and their partners. Moreover, it allows the granting of residence permits to third country nationals and to members of their families, who purchase real estate property in Greece, the value of which exceeds € 250,000.
Vanuatu launched its citizenship program in January 2017 along with the Development Support Program (DSP).
The DSP was enacted by the Vanuatu Government under the Citizenship Act (CAP 112) with the powers conferred on the Prime Minister by Section 20 of the Citizenship Act (112) Order No.215 of 2016.Vanuatu has the only Citizenship by Investment Program in the Asia-Pacific.
The Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program was developed by the Government of Montenegro and was launched in 2019 as part of its ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment and increase economic activity in the country. The program requires applicants to make a defined economic contribution to the country.
Article 12 of the Citizenship Act of 2008 states that “An adult person may be granted Montenegrin citizenship if he or she does not fulfil the requirements referred to in Article 8 of this Law if it would be in the scientific, economic, cultural, sport, national, or other interest of Montenegro”.
In November 2020, legislation granting Malta citizenship by naturalization for exceptional contributions provides citizenship in a highly respected EU country to individuals and families from around the world who contribute to the nation’s economic development.
Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004, enjoys a stable political climate, bi-partisan political scene, growing economy, and has some of the soundest banks in the world. Applicants for citizenship by investment in Malta are subjected to extremely rigorous due diligence and vetting, and the Government of Malta ensures that only those with impeccable standing and repute will be admitted. Maltese Citizenship by Investment is granted under an amendment passed in November 2013 to the Maltese Citizenship Act, Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta. These amendments provided the framework for the enactment of LN 47 of 2014. The “Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) rules provide for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalised and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Maltese bonds and property
A Platinum Standard Passport grants its holders second citizenship, increased mobility and, most importantly, restores much of the spontaneity and spirit of adventure when travelling. Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN) can share in the benefits of international opportunities in the blink of an eye, without the burden of lengthy visa checks – or the fear of delays and rejections.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program commenced in 1984, by virtue of the 1984 Citizenship Act, Part II Section 3 (5). The program requires applicants to make an economic contribution to the country in exchange for St Kitts citizenship.
Saint Lucia launched its citizenship by investment program in December of 2015. It came into full effect on January 1, 2016, based on the Citizenship by Investment Act (Act No. 14 of 2015).
In August of 2015, the Saint Lucia Citizenship Act was passed by both houses of Parliament. Statutory Instrument No.89 of 2015 contains the regulations for Citizenship by Investment in Saint Lucia. Individuals and families can get Saint Lucian citizenship by making a qualifying investment, according to the Act.
Grenada passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1997 was passed to make economic citizenship schemes more attractive to persons who make an economic investment in Grenada for a passport.
The Grenadian Parliament passed Act No. 15 of 2013, otherwise referred to as the ‘Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013.’ The stated objective of the Act is to “enable persons to acquire permanent residence and citizenship of Grenada by registration following investment in Grenada”.
Established in 1993, the Dominica Economic Citizenship Program legally offers individuals and families worldwide an irrevocable second citizenship and passport in only four to six months with no visit to the country required.
Section 101 of the Dominica Constitution and Section 8 and Amendment 20(1) of the Citizenship Act define the investor program in law, legally granting eligible persons instant citizenship in the country by a Certificate of Naturalization. The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU), a recently established government authority within the Ministry of Finance, enforces all regulations under the passport program and is the regulatory body that ensures only worthy applicants are accepted.