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Editor's Picks Intel & Data MENA 

Turkey CIP Astounds: Nearly 10,000 Citizens by Investment in 12 Months Says Interior Ministry

September 28, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, data, data and intel, mena, statistics, turkey

2,611 investors and 7,351 dependents have obtained citizenships by investment under Turkey’s CIP since the price cut in September last year.

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Africa MENA Policy Updates 

Egypt Moves Closer to CIP-Launch as Parliament Grants Approval In Principle to New Law

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Editor africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, egypt, mena, policy update

What had initially been a residency program with a path to citizenship is shaping up to become a bona fide CIP without the need for a residence period.

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MENA 

UAE Issues First Golden Visa to Handpicked Sharjah Businessman

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Editor golden visa, mena, residence by investment, sharjah, UAE

Samuel thanked the Sharjah Directorate of Residency for “their initiative to contact him and introduce him to the golden visa system.”

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MENA Policy Updates 

Saudi Arabia’s New €187,000 Residence by Investment Program Could Raise $10bn a Year, Says Crown Prince

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Editor golden visa, mena, residence by investment, saudi arabia

From black gold to golden visas: Saudi Arabia wants to cut reliance on oil and capitalize on its 12 million foreigners by offering them permanent residency.

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Intel & Data MENA 

21 Citizenships Issued Under Jordan CIP, But Half of Applicants Rejected

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, data, jordan, mena, statistics

Jordan has granted 21 citizenships in exchange for investors since 2018 – mostly to Syrian and Iraqi applicants – but the rejection rate remains remarkably high.

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Caribbean Influencers MENA 

Saint Kitts CIU Moves to Reassure Market Following Gulf News Rout – “Clients are Concerned,” Says Bayat

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Editor bayat, caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, real estate, saint kitts and nevis, sam bayat

“Of course, I’m disappointed and sad that this issue has come to the public attention,” said Bayat during an interview with IMI at the Investment Immigration Summit in Dubai this weekend.

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Caribbean MENA 

Persecuted Egyptian Activist Asks Online Followers’ Help to Get Dominica Citizenship by Investment

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Editor caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, dominica, egypt, mena, politics

Human rights advocate Sherif Gaber tells the harrowing story of how Egyptian authorities are preventing him from leaving the country and asks his followers to help him invest in a Dominica citizenship.

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Editor's Picks MENA 

Demand for Turkish Citizenship by Investment Takes Off Following Price-Cut, Reports Say

January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, trends, turkey

Turkey’s decision to cut the price of its citizenship by investment program by 75% at the end of last year has catapulted interest in the program to such an extent that some service providers say they are now filing 20 applications per week, reports say.

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Editor's Picks MENA 

Analysis: Is the UAE Passport REALLY the World’s Strongest?

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Editor analysis, arton capital, passport index, passport ranking, UAE

After we last week reported on the Arton Capital Passport Index’ ranking of the UAE-passport as the world’s strongest, a

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Intel & Data MENA 

UAE Now Tops Arton Passport Index, But 21st on Henley & Partners Index

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 Editor arton capital, dubai, passport index, ranking, united arab emirates

The United Arab Emirates’ celebration of its 47th national day today coincides with its passport reaching pole position on the

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MENA Policy Updates 

Price of Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program Cut to $250,000

September 19, 2018October 10, 2018 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, policy update, turkey

According to an Official Gazette (in Turkish), new prices are now in effect for the Turkey citizenship by investment program.  The

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Intel & Data MENA 

Jordan CIP Receives 105 Applications in its Seven First Months

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, data, jordan, statistics

The Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program has received 105 applications since opening in February this year, despite its high investment

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MENA Policy Updates 

UAE Announces Golden Visa for Retirees

September 18, 2018October 10, 2018 Ahmed Khalil dubai, golden visa, policy update, residence by investment, retirees, UAE

In a significant policy shift, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will allow existing foreign residents (above the age of 55)

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MENA 

Egypt’s Parliament Passes Residence-to-Citizenship by Investment Bill

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, egypt, golden visa, policy, RBI, residence by investment

The Egyptian parliament has passed a law that will grant residency – and, after a five-year period of continued residence,

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Industry Trends MENA 

Egyptian Parliament Proposes Residence-to-Citizenship for US$ 391,000 Investment

July 17, 2018July 27, 2018 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, egypt

A proposed bill in the Egyptian Parliament, which received the preliminary approval of lawmakers on Sunday, would allow foreigners residing

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Editor's Picks MENA Policy Updates 

UAE Announces 10-year Visas to Investors, 100% Foreign Ownership, Visa-Free Travel to Canada

May 29, 2018July 27, 2018 Editor dubai, foreign ownership, golden visa, investment migration, investor visa, policy, UAE, visa

The United Arab Emirates have announced sweeping regulatory changes to its investment and immigration laws. Key amendments include 10-year visas

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Editor's Picks MENA Policy Updates 

Bowing to Market Forces: Turkey to Cut CIP-Price From $1 Million to $300,000

April 12, 2018July 27, 2018 Editor cip, citizenship by investment, policy update, turkey

Having at first wildly overestimated the relative value of its nationality, Turkey now appears to have come to terms with

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Jordan’s New CIP Gets 52 Applications in First Month Despite Hefty Price Tag and Dubious Benefit

April 10, 2018July 27, 2018 Editor cip, citizenship by investment, data, golden visa, investment migration, jordan, residence by investment, statistics

A little over a month has passed since Jordan announced it would be accepting applications for naturalization in exchange for

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Editor's Picks MENA Policy Updates 

Turks Realize Their Citizenship is Overpriced, Plan to Cut Investment Requirements

September 22, 2017July 27, 2018 Editor citizenship by investment, policy, turkey

After announcing to great fanfare last year that Turkish citizenship would be available to foreigners who bought and held real

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Editor’s Picks

Greek Golden Visa to Surpass 2,000 Main Applicants in 2019, 40% Ahead of Closest EU Competitor
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Greek Golden Visa to Surpass 2,000 Main Applicants in 2019, 40% Ahead of Closest EU Competitor

December 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Greek Golden Visa to Surpass 2,000 Main Applicants in 2019, 40% Ahead of Closest EU Competitor
Southeast Asia is #1 Office Expansion Destination Among RCBI Firms
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

Southeast Asia is #1 Office Expansion Destination Among RCBI Firms

December 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Southeast Asia is #1 Office Expansion Destination Among RCBI Firms
81% of IM Executives Say There Are Too Many Small, Unprofessional RCBI Firms
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

81% of IM Executives Say There Are Too Many Small, Unprofessional RCBI Firms

November 27, 2019 Editor Comments Off on 81% of IM Executives Say There Are Too Many Small, Unprofessional RCBI Firms
Investment Migration CEOs Predict Grenada CIP Will Be Best-Seller This Year
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

Investment Migration CEOs Predict Grenada CIP Will Be Best-Seller This Year

November 24, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Investment Migration CEOs Predict Grenada CIP Will Be Best-Seller This Year
Malta RVP’s Financing Option Shows Why the RCBI Market is About to Get 10 Times Bigger
Editor's Picks Industry Trends 

Malta RVP’s Financing Option Shows Why the RCBI Market is About to Get 10 Times Bigger

November 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Malta RVP’s Financing Option Shows Why the RCBI Market is About to Get 10 Times Bigger

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OpinionView All

Inform Your Client: Don’t Wait to Apply for Citizenship Until It’s Too Late
Opinion 

Inform Your Client: Don’t Wait to Apply for Citizenship Until It’s Too Late

December 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Inform Your Client: Don’t Wait to Apply for Citizenship Until It’s Too Late
Backlogs: An Existential Threat, Not Just to Programs But to Agents as Well
Opinion Tajick's Take 

Backlogs: An Existential Threat, Not Just to Programs But to Agents as Well

December 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Backlogs: An Existential Threat, Not Just to Programs But to Agents as Well
Who’s to Blame When Investment Migration Programs Have Little Economic Impact?
Opinion Tajick's Take 

Who’s to Blame When Investment Migration Programs Have Little Economic Impact?

December 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Who’s to Blame When Investment Migration Programs Have Little Economic Impact?
Quality of Nationality Index Becomes Media Favorite – That’s Good News
Opinion 

Quality of Nationality Index Becomes Media Favorite – That’s Good News

November 26, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Quality of Nationality Index Becomes Media Favorite – That’s Good News
Politicians, Media Focus on CIP “Backdoor” to Europe; Front Door Barely Guarded
Opinion Opinion of the Editor 

Politicians, Media Focus on CIP “Backdoor” to Europe; Front Door Barely Guarded

October 18, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Politicians, Media Focus on CIP “Backdoor” to Europe; Front Door Barely Guarded

Intel & DataView All

The E2 Statistics Series Part 1: Rejection Rates Are Rising (Quickly)
Intel & Data North America 

The E2 Statistics Series Part 1: Rejection Rates Are Rising (Quickly)

December 9, 2019 Editor Comments Off on The E2 Statistics Series Part 1: Rejection Rates Are Rising (Quickly)
Greek Golden Visa to Surpass 2,000 Main Applicants in 2019, 40% Ahead of Closest EU Competitor
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Greek Golden Visa to Surpass 2,000 Main Applicants in 2019, 40% Ahead of Closest EU Competitor

December 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Greek Golden Visa to Surpass 2,000 Main Applicants in 2019, 40% Ahead of Closest EU Competitor
Total Revenue From Residence by Investment in Portugal to Pass €5 Billion Milestone Within Weeks
Europe Intel & Data 

Total Revenue From Residence by Investment in Portugal to Pass €5 Billion Milestone Within Weeks

December 5, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Total Revenue From Residence by Investment in Portugal to Pass €5 Billion Milestone Within Weeks
Southeast Asia is #1 Office Expansion Destination Among RCBI Firms
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

Southeast Asia is #1 Office Expansion Destination Among RCBI Firms

December 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Southeast Asia is #1 Office Expansion Destination Among RCBI Firms
UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Approvals Plummet 60% in Q3
Europe Intel & Data 

UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Approvals Plummet 60% in Q3

November 28, 2019 Editor Comments Off on UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Approvals Plummet 60% in Q3

Tajick’s TakeView All

Backlogs: An Existential Threat, Not Just to Programs But to Agents as Well
Opinion Tajick's Take 

Backlogs: An Existential Threat, Not Just to Programs But to Agents as Well

December 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Backlogs: An Existential Threat, Not Just to Programs But to Agents as Well
Who’s to Blame When Investment Migration Programs Have Little Economic Impact?
Opinion Tajick's Take 

Who’s to Blame When Investment Migration Programs Have Little Economic Impact?

December 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Who’s to Blame When Investment Migration Programs Have Little Economic Impact?
Long Processing Times Among Golden Visas is an Unnecessary Curb on RCBI-Demand
Industry Trends Tajick's Take 

Long Processing Times Among Golden Visas is an Unnecessary Curb on RCBI-Demand

July 24, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Long Processing Times Among Golden Visas is an Unnecessary Curb on RCBI-Demand
Startup Visas: Governments Want Them, But Your Clients Don’t
Editor's Picks Opinion Tajick's Take 

Startup Visas: Governments Want Them, But Your Clients Don’t

May 7, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Startup Visas: Governments Want Them, But Your Clients Don’t
Remembering the Dead Part 2 – Citizenship by Investment Programs of Yesteryear
Asia-Pacific Tajick's Take 

Remembering the Dead Part 2 – Citizenship by Investment Programs of Yesteryear

January 16, 2019 Stephane Tajick Comments Off on Remembering the Dead Part 2 – Citizenship by Investment Programs of Yesteryear

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