Vanuatu stated that Spira cleared background checks from INTERPOL and Vanuatu’s Financial Intelligence Unit when he applied to the CIP.
VIMB highlights the most important criteria to consider, possible pitfalls, and red flags when choosing a Vanuatu CIP.
After two years of temporary suspension, the European Commission believes Vanuatu hasn’t adequately addressed its security concerns.
Astons: “Vanuatu unveils CIIP-Cocoa: A sweet deal intertwining citizenship with sustainable investment in cocoa, forging a prosperous path.”
Vanuatu launches the CIIP-CNO Future Fund, blending citizenship with sustainable coconut biofuel sector investments for a greener future.
Following the example recently set by the UK, Ireland imposes visa restrictions on nationals of CBi countries Dominica and Vanuatu.
The new program has a single qualifying option: A fund that will invest in the coconut oil sector to reduce Vanuatu’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Was the Wailian case really only about capital controls? Assuming so is to engage in “magical thinking,” writes David Lesperance.
The Home Office said the changes would have immediate effect to prevent “a wave of travelers” from the affected countries.
Vanuatu’s CBI revenue has cratered since the loss of Schengen. A commission has been formed to find out what went wrong – and who is to blame.
The government will appoint a single Master Agent to market the world’s only sub-US$100,000 (technically speaking) CBI option globally.
Martin St-Hilaire and Philippe May suggest Vanuatu give up trying to meet the EU’s ever-shifting demands and focus, instead, on the mass market.
Vanuatu will actively involve the EU in the process of reforming its citizenship by investment programs to Brussels’ satisfaction.
Ukraine, whiplashing post-pandemic demand, Portugal’s golden visa crisis, and a host of price changes made for a highly eventful year.
The EU Council is extending the visa-waiver suspension to non-CBI citizens of Vanuatu, citing a “lack of progress” in addressing concerns.
Grenada’s CIU seeks a new CEO, while the Chairman of Vanuatu’s Citizenship Commission has been given leave.
Q2 was the lowest-grossing quarter in four years for citizenship by investment in Vanuatu. And it’s likely to get considerably worse.
It now remains to be seen whether the remaining non-EU Schengen countries – Norway, Lichtenstein, and Iceland – will follow suit.
The visa-waiver suspension will last until at least February next year, at which point the EU will re-assess the country’s CBI programs.
40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.