One expert anticipates a potential price increase to align with EU requirements and match adjustments in Caribbean programs.
Eight CBI jurisdictions feature on reported US travel ban lists. Their nationals may face the possibility of partial US visa suspension
Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Modi’s passport, citing suspicions that the former IPL founder sought citizenship to avoid extradition
From Russia’s “anti-woke” visa and El Salvador’s “free passports” to Caribbean CBI revocations, these were IMI’s most-read stories in 2024.
Vanuatu’s citizenship program is on track for US$60 mil in 2024 revenue, though the new Nauru CIP could reshape the Pacific CIP landscape
EU Parliament says “this is the first time ever the EU has revoked a third country from the visa-free list.”
Opposition leaders seek to reclaim ‘the people’s money’ in Caribbean CIP lawsuit. Campaign for Italy citizenship reform gains momentum.
Vanuatu’s new Melekule Cocoa Farming citizenship by investment program is designed to benefit the government, investors, and its agents.
Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.
Manpreet Kataria, Patrick Peters, Nisha Mc Intyre, Omer Kahraman, and Anastasia Barna speculate on who will benefit from the Caribbean MoA.
Experts believe Vanuatu’s new passport enrolment process will bolster the integrity of its citizenship programs and address EU concerns.
While CBI’s share of gov’t. revenue is down by two-thirds since the Schengen suspension, Vanuatu’s CBI revenue remains surprisingly resilient.
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.
