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CITIZENSHP BY INVESTMENT

CBI “Citizenship by Investment” programs are not a new concept rather been existing since 1984 by one of the Caribbean islands named St. Kitts & Nevis. CBI “Citizenship by Investment” program allows foreign investors and their families to obtain Alternate Citizenship and Passport(s) by Contributing to the economy of the host country.

To opt it there are several instruments such as contributions / donations in the countries approved national fund(s), investing in a Government approved real-estate option, or investing in a Government approved bond. As of today, over 100 countries in the world have some form of investment migration legislation in place, however, a few offers Citizenship by Investment (i.e., Antigua & Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Türkiye, Vanuatu etc.)

The lowest possible contribution / investment starts with a one-time non-refundable contribution of USD 100,000 plus other related fees in a Government approved fund of the concerned country. The minimum contribution / investment may vary depending on the country of citizenship and the family size.

BENEFITS OF CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

In addition to letting you include your spouse, dependent (children, siblings, parents and grandparents) , these investment programs comes with multiple other benefits such as:

Global mobility allows passport holders to travel visa-free to over 145 countries and jurisdictions that include Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom, and the Schengen Area (also Russia and China depending on the country offering Citizenship by Investment).

Citizenship by Investment programs are considered to be an Insurance policy or a Plan B for many individuals from underdeveloped countries, these programs help them avoid any political unrest and for the security of their loved ones and their investments. A second passport is the ultimate contingency plan against the risk of political or economic turbulence in one’s home country.

Holding a single Citizenship can curtail an individual’s ability to conduct business on a global scale, with dual nationality, individuals can enjoy Access to international business hubs, and it can assist them to grow their business on a global stage.

Most of the Caribbean countries offering Citizenship by Investment are home to the best United States offshore universities (Grenada for instance is home to St George’s University which is one of the finest medical, veterinary, and arts and sciences schools, and graduates train in some of the top hospitals in the United States and the United Kingdom and is internationally accredited). Having a Second Passport means Greater opportunities for better education for you, your spouse and or the kids.

Citizenship by Investment provides countless opportunities to extend your business in different jurisdictions, and it provides a better-quality life, with complete assets protection, access to healthcare services, luxury living locations, diversified culture, and much more.

Caribbean countries offering CBI programs are considered tax havens. There are ZERO taxes for inheritance, gifts, wealth, and no capital gains. There are also no taxes on income generated from earnings abroad. ​

Holding a single Citizenship limits you in diversifying your investment portfolio, opting for dual Citizenship enables you to invest in different jurisdictions, easily open a bank account, and ease of business.

About the Author

Imran Mirani, is an Independent Investment Advisor with over 14 years of RCBI “Residency / Citizenship by Investment” and Business Migration experience, he is a member of the IMC “Investment Migration Council”. Over the time he has been handling the portfolio of (ultra) high net-worth clients globally and have helped hundreds optimize their their residency and citizenship with strategic investment.

Mobile Phone: +971 50 288 0795 UAE | +92 322 824 5008 E-mail: mirani@investmenttoday.net — www.investmenttoday.net

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Caribbean Citizenship by Investment: Unlocking New Horizons

Embrace a world of opportunities through Caribbean citizenship by investment, a gateway to unlocking new horizons. The Caribbean region, renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures, offers more than just a tropical escape. With the option to obtain citizenship through investment, you can secure a second passport that grants you visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to various countries worldwide.

Investing in Caribbean citizenship doesn't just offer international mobility; it opens doors to business expansion, educational prospects, and a higher quality of life. Whether you're drawn to the pristine beaches of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the economic dynamism of Antigua and Barbuda, or the captivating charm of Grenada, each nation's program offers its unique benefits.

Navigate this transformative journey with trusted advisors who specialize in Caribbean citizenship by investment, ensuring a smooth and rewarding path to new horizons. For more details visit us or contact our expert consultants.

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Citizenship by Investment programs are not new; they have been out there since 1984 when the Government of St Kitts & Nevis launched the first Citizenship by Investment program in the world to attract foreign investment into the island. Since then, many other countries in the Caribbean region and the EU launched their own citizenship and residency by investment programs.

Given the number of countries offering these passport programs, the process to make the right choice might be overwhelming; many factors need to be taken into consideration when investing in second citizenship. But there are undoubtedly three determinant factors that you need to consider if your target is becoming a global citizen through the acquisition of a second passport.

Have a look at the following three factors that you should discuss with your Government-Approved agent:

1. Number of visa-free countries

This is commonly one of the main concerns by which applicants and business people decide to invest in exchange for citizenship and passport. Most of their businesses and families require constant travel, therefore, the importance of obtaining a strong passport that guarantees them global mobility and access to essential business hubs, where they can benefit from more business and educational opportunities.

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Investors obtain more visa-free destinations with european passports, and countries such as Malta or Cyprus became great options for business people who demand frequent travel to EU, Asia, America and other important markets. EU passport is indeed the #1 option for the wealthy for its capacity to provide visa-free travel to more than 160 countries.

2. Type of Investment and Minimum Amount

Those who are looking to invest in economic citizenship have two investment options; the first and most affordable is a one-time, non-refundable contribution to the government. This investment option is widely implemented in Caribbean countries such as Grenada, Saint Lucia, Dominica or Antigua and Barbuda. The EU offers also real estate investment options to obtain citizenship, allowing investors to collect rental return and resell the asset after the holding period, and still keep their citizenship and passport, and benefit future generations with one-time investment only.

"EU Citizenship has become a strategic move for many families and investors looking to expand their business in a market of nearly 510 million citizens"

With the good number of citizenship by investment programs, so is the range of prices for applying. The financial situation of the investor is an essential factor to take into consideration when choosing the right program. Even though European passports provide greater global mobility and more benefits in general, their investment amounts range from EUR 150,000 to 2 million EUR.

Caribbean passports are also powerful, they provide visa-free travel to more than 130 countries, and the investment amounts are more cost-effective than EU Citizenship by Investment programs, ranging from USD 100,000 to USD 400,000. These passports are an excellent option for investors who are not looking to relocate in a different country but want to have more options when it comes to travel and still continue with their normal lives in their home countries.

Those who are looking for a second passport exclusively for business purposes, choose Caribbean programs because of their cost-effectiveness and the possibility they provide to travel visa-free to the UK, the European Union, Asia and America.

  3. Minimum Residency Requirement

When it comes to relocation, the EU is the top destination for investors and their families; it is the perfect scenario for raising children, it has a robust health care system and allows new citizens to study in some of the most reputable universities in the world. However, over the past few years, the number of Middle Easterns who became EU citizens but still reside in the GCC region increased. But how is this possible?

As a proof of this, most European Citizenship by Investment programs require at least one visit to the country, allowing investors to travel to meet the requirement and then return to their home nation.

Moldova and Turkey, for example, are great options for investors and business people with a busy agenda, as they don't impose a residency requirement on their applicants and investors are entitled to apply instantly, except for Turkey which requires an interview.

When it comes to the Caribbean citizenship by investment, there is no residency or travel requirement. Except for Antigua & Barbuda, which require a minimum stay of at least five days within the first five years of obtaining Antigua and Barbuda passport.

Even though there are multiple countries offering citizenship by investment programs; there is always one program that meets all your needs. We can show you through a FREE consultation the citizenship by investment program that satisfies all your expectations, and the path to follow for you to become a global citizen through the acquisition of a second nationality and passport.

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Grenadian Passport Climb in Global Passport Power Ranking

  Grenadian Passport Climb in Global Passport Power Ranking

For immediate release: Grenada, 12 October 2018

According to the latest results of the Henley Passport Index, Grenada’s score has risen from 141 to 144, and the Grenadian passport is currently the 33rd strongest in the world.

  On the whole, Eastern Caribbean countries far outperform their peers in the greater Caribbean region: Jamaica, for example, is ranked 61st, Dominican Republican is ranked 75th, Cuba is ranked 76th, and Haiti is ranked 89th. The main differentiator is access to the Schengen Area, which all the Eastern Caribbean states enjoy.

Grenada passport holders may currently travel visa-free to 144 destinations including the UK and Schengen area, China, Brazil and other key business and lifestyle destinations. Furthermore, it is the only citizenship-by-investment program which holds an E-2 Investor Visa treaty with the US, allowing Grenadian nationals the opportunity to enter and work in the US, and it is the only investment migration program in the Caribbean that offers successful applicants visa-free access to China.

Commenting on the recent findings, Andrea St. Bernard, Director of Henley & Partners Grenada, says:

“This is a great achievement for Grenada. The recent scores highly improves our prospects for foreign investment, which translates to more opportunities for economic growth for the people of Grenada.”

She added: “This recent accomplishment is testimony that our strategies are effective;we must strive to continue climbing on the passport index, in order to remain a competitive market on the global level.”

St. Kitts holds the strongest passport in the Eastern Caribbean region, and the 26th strongest passport in the world, with 151 destinations accessible visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Close behind St. Kitts and Nevis is Antigua and Barbuda, in 27th place globally, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 149 — up one point from Q3.

Saint Lucia has climbed from 142 in Q3 to 146 , ranking 3rd in the Eastern Caribbean region and 31st worldwide. At the bottom of the Eastern Caribbean regional ranking is Dominica, which sits in 37th place globally.

      Haiti and CARICOM travel update

In June this year, Barbados abolished visa requirements for Haitians, who are the only CARICOM nationals who do not enjoy freedom of travel to other member countries. At the 39th CARICOM Heads of Government Summit in July, a number of government leaders made similar pledges to that of Barbados, although no unilateral agreement regarding Haitian travel access was reached, and to date only Barbados has lifted restrictions.

Renato Whitaker, Analyst at S-RM Intelligence and Risk Consulting, says that, although the move towards more equitable travel access for Haitians is welcome, there are still a number of obstacles that need to be overcome: “The prevalence of organized crime likely contributes to Haiti’s regional isolation in terms of freedom of movement. Furthermore, heightened criminality in Haiti has also led to large migrant outflows to countries throughout the western hemisphere, including the US, the Bahamas, and others in the Caribbean region. Existing travel restrictions targeting Haiti are therefore also likely linked to initiatives aimed at ebbing the flow of outward migration.”

Global trends

The US and the UK, both with 186 destinations, have also slid down one spot on the Henley Passport Index — from 4th to 5th place — with neither country having gained access to any new jurisdictions since the start of 2018. With stagnant outbound visa activity compared to Asian high-performers such as Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, it seems increasingly unlikely that the US and the UK will regain the number 1 spot they jointly held in 2015.

Russia received a boost in September when Taiwan announced a visa-waiver for Russian nationals (valid until July 2019), but the country has nonetheless fallen from 46th to 47th place compared to Q3, because of movements higher up in the ranking. The same is true of China: Chinese nationals obtained access to two new jurisdictions (St. Lucia and Myanmar), but the Chinese passport fell two places this quarter, to 71st overall. This is still an impressive 14-place improvement over the position that China held at the start of 2017.

For the first time since the Henley Passport Index was launched, the UAE has caught up to Israel and is now tied with that country in 21st place globally and in 1st place in the Middle East. Both the UAE and Israel have visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 161 destinations. While Israel has wavered between 18th and 25th place since 2006, the UAE has made a stunning ascent from 62nd place in 2006 to 21st place currently.

Citizenship-by-investment countries make strong gains

Countries with citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs in place all fall within the top 50 of the Henley Passport Index and are continually rising up the ranking. Newcomer Moldova, for example, which launched its CBI program in the second half of this year, has climbed 20 places since 2008. Every CBI program country has improved its visa-free/visa-on-arrival score since the start of the year.

“CBI programs offer access to some of the world’s strongest and most promising passports, including here in the Caribbean” says Isaac of Henley & Partners. “The merit of these passports is a reflection of the underlying stability and attractiveness of the countries themselves. The travel freedom that comes with a second passport is significant for individuals, while the economic and societal value that CBI programs generate for host countries can be transformative. In St. Kitts and Nevis especially, revenues from the CBI program have been the bedrock of the country’s economic growth over the past decade or so.”

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  About Henley & Partners

Henley & Partners is the global leader in residence and citizenship planning. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on our expertise and experience in this area. The firm’s highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 30 offices worldwide.

The concept of residence and citizenship planning was created by Henley & Partners in the 1990s. As globalization has expanded, residence and citizenship have become topics of significant interest among the increasing number of internationally mobile entrepreneurs and investors whom we proudly serve every day.

The firm also runs a leading government advisory practice that has raised more than USD 7 billion in foreign direct investment. The firm has been involved in strategic consulting and in the design, set-up, and operation of the world’s most successful residence and citizenship programs.