High Net Worth Immigration Blog

On July 23^rd, 2018, the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda made several important updates to their Citizenship by Investment Act. Most notably, the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) will now accept cryptocurrencies and EUR as valid forms of payment for their program.

If you’ve ever thought about pursuing a second citizenship by investment, there’s never been a better time to turn your dreams into reality.

The British educational system is renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, exacting standards and tailored approach to education. In particular, the UK’s boarding and day schools are considered an essential stepping stone to gaining entry into the UK’s prestigious universities.  There are many excellent boarding and day schools to choose from, each with their own unique approach and distinct academic environment. So many in fact, that it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for your child.  

Grenada is a stunning Caribbean nation that offers much more than just its breathtaking natural beauty. This tropical paradise is also home to one of the most advantageous Citizenship by Investment Programs in the world – one that offers visa-free travel, a USA E-2 Investor Visa agreement, and reduced tuition at one of the best medical schools in the world, among many other benefits.  

View from Mt. Cinnamon Resort 

This March, the Cyprus Council of Ministers announced updates to the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment program. These changes are intended to improve the program.

Our clients often ask for clarification regarding the types of investments that qualify for the UK Tier 1 Investor Visa. This is very useful information for any investors looking to secure citizenship in the UK. While the UK Government occasionally alters the requirements, we’ve provided the most up to date information below. This includes:

We’re excited to announce a new and unique investment opportunity for attaining the UK Tier 1 entrepreneur visa. The entrepreneur visa allows investors to stay for 3 years and 4 months, with the opportunity to apply for IRL (indefinite leave to remain) after 5 years in the UK. The government offers this visa as a means to promote business activity and benefit the British economy. For more specific details regarding the terms of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa, please read our informational article.

The governments of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda have made important changes to their Citizenship by Investment programs (CIP.) The changes reflect their desire to increase foreign investment and provide immediate aid to each respective country’s hurricane relief funds.

We’ve provided an overview of the key changes to each program, while the links for each country provide more general information.

Antigua and Barbuda  © Image Credit: Lisa Roos

If you are considering a second citizenship via investment, we strongly advise looking into the below programs as the special incentives will only be available for a limited time.

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” 
― Charles Dickens

This famous quote quite aptly reflects the message of this year’s Global Citizen Forum in Sveti Stefan, Montenegro.

The Global Citizen Forum is an annual non-profit gathering whose purpose is to create an opportunity for industry leaders and influential global citizens to meet, network, exchange ideas, and explore new ways that global citizens can contribute to the society at large.  

In the wake of the recent hurricanes that devastated the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda needs more economic help than ever for re-development, yet its Citizenship by Investment (CIP) applications are at an all-time low.

In order to combat the problem, raise funds for the country, and maintain an edge over other CIPs around the world, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has reduced the donation amount required for citizenship via the National Development Fund (NDF) by half!