An individual holding the South African passport is entitled to visa-free travel to 97 countries all over the world. Yet, there is growing demand amongst wealthy South Africans for a second passport, which requires obtaining citizenship of another country. Despite South Africa being a developed nation, especially in the African continent, more and more affluent…
There have been two important developments in the US EB-5 program that can have a significant impact on demand for the program amongst Chinese investors, and also on the way the program is run in the future. A significant issue affecting applicants from China is that of the Chinese retrogression. To understand what is retrogression…
Unlike conventional investment decisions that are usually finalized on the basis of safety of capital and returns, investment immigration applicants consider factors like standard of living, access to facilities like healthcare and education for family members, and ease of travel to other nations when comparing multiple options. Some programs, like Cyprus, Malta, Antigua and Barbuda…
Cyprus Investment Immigration Program — a Popular Option amongst the Global Elite Recent data released by the Interior Ministry of Cyprus shows that the country’s popular Cyprus investment immigration program has led to inflow of FDI exceeding €2 billion into the country’s economy during 2012-13 to 2014-15. The Cyprus investment immigration program offers permanent residency…
The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Timothy Harris, has said that the US Government is pleased with the level of cooperation delivered by the country to address concerns with its Citizenship by Investment Programme. PM Harris said there is a renewed level of trust, confidence and goodwill towards the St. Kitts government following…