A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)
40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
Read more40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
Read more“We are obviously disappointed with the decision,” said the concessionaire. “We signed an agreement in good faith.”
Read moreAslam said a CIP would benefit both the country and its people, but took care to emphasize that this was merely his personal opinion, not official policy.
Read moreOpposition MPs had also insisted on removing a legal provision that would ensure the concealment of CIP-applicants’ identities.
Read moreThe government, however, says it will propose a further extension of the moratorium, one that could last until 2021 if approved by parliament.
Read moreMoldova can no longer extend the moratorium on their CIP. By Thursday, Parliament must either resume the program or be in breach of contract.
Read moreThe Ministry of Interior, together with various public institutions, will spend the next 30 days to craft a report for the government, which will subsequently determine the program’s future.
Read moreTurkey surprised many by becoming the world’s most popular CIP. None more so than Grenadians, who are finding their cozy corner of the market contested.
Read moreWhy is the Turkey CIP the world’s most popular despite its lack of Schengen-access? Why are 98% of Grenada CIP-applicants Chinese? Answer: E2.
Read moreHenley & Partners said it looked forward to working with the Moldovan government to “fully re-evaluate and relaunch the citizenship by investment program”.
Read moreUpon expiry of the moratorium, the government will have the right to extend it for another two months.
Read more“It is likely but not self-evident that after the moratorium, Law no. 1 will be withdrawn,” says Henley & Partners.
Read moreDon’t discount Moldova’s CIP just yet.
Read more“We should not take any decisions in a rush,” said Minister Brînzan yesterday, adding that any contract annulation would cost Moldova several million euros.
Read moreConfusion about the Moldova CIP has been widespread this week. IMI explains what’s really going on and what the possible outcomes are for the program.
Read moreMoldova’s new ruling coalition has explicitly stated that it intends to repeal the program.
Read moreIt’s not a security issue and it’s not a moral issue. But it certainly is a PR headache.
Read moreMoldova’s CIP is about to launch its real estate investment option, priced at 250,000 regardless of family size. Off-plan investments are ineligible, and all sales agreements are subject to independent evaluation.
Read moreMoldova’s Foreign Minister indicated that the CIP does not interfere with the goal of one day joining the EU – rather the opposite – and that he’s glad to have had private-sector partners to help structure the program.
Read moreYesterday, IMI reported that Moldova has already granted its first citizenship by investment. Today, Iulia Petuhov, Deputy Director of the
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