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Nationalities Restricted from Applying for Citizenship by Investment: 2022 Update

February 5, 2022May 17, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim afghanistan, banned countries, banned nationalities, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, congo, cuba, due diligence, iran, iraq, north korea, restricted countries, restricted nationalities, somalia, sudan, venezuela, yemen

A comprehensive overview of the nationalities that are restricted from applying for citizenship by investment programs.

Asia-Pacific

Vanuatu Arranging for Evacuation of Citizens from Afghanistan But Unable to Contact Family

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim afghanistan, asia-pacific, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, james harris, vanuatu, vanuatu dsp

Vanuatu has called in favors from bigger partner countries to help get its citizens out of Afghanistan. But the family hasn’t been heard from in days.

Caribbean Intel & Data

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

May 20, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Grenada raised some EC$90m during the first quarter of the year, two-thirds of it from real estate investors, hinting at another record year.

Europe Sponsored Feature

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

May 18, 2022 Contributor Comments Off

Foreign investors, retirees, and – in some cases – freelancers and employees can pay a single-digit rate of tax under Greece’s new regimes.

Caribbean Policy Updates

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

May 17, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

No Syrians, no Kurds, and no explanation from the Dominica CIU. Iranians, however, are once more welcome to apply for citizenship.

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

May 16, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.

Policy Updates

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

May 15, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

“There is still a very small window of opportunity to beat the price-increase deadline. But quick and decisive action would be required.”

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals

May 13, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021

May 12, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Though the Ministry will only confirm the number in December, Spain likely approved its 13,000th golden visa in the second half of last year.

North America

EB-5: Regional Center Redesignation “Not Required” Say Congressional Leaders in Letter to Mayorkas

May 11, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

USCIS last week shocked the EB5 market by saying all regional centers will need redesignation. That’s not the case, say congressional leaders.

IM People in The News

“[…] They Want to Keep Making a Lot of Money off it” – IM People in The News This Week

May 9, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Investment migration people int he news this week.

Europe Intel & Data

Portugal Golden Visa Fund Investment so Far in 2022 Already Exceeds Last Year’s Total

May 8, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Investment in golden visa funds has already surpassed last year’s total, indicating fund investment could more than triple this year.