Last week, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit announced a one-million-dollar budget for the construction of a new bridge.
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Discover how the recent amendments to the UAE citizenship law attract potential investors and improve investment opportunities
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The holy month of Ramadan, began on April 13, 2021, is considered a time of spiritual reflection, fasting and prayer.
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To further attract foreign investment to the island and help economic recovery, Cyprus announced amendments to Regulation 6 (2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, which came into effect on March 24.
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Malta’s new program has seen the EU country remain at the top of the Global Citizenship Programs Index (GCPI) – while the Austria Private Residence Program and the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program share the top spot in the Global Residence Programs Index (GRPI).
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Over 7,000 HNWIs have already migrated to other nations that offer ease of doing business and social security.
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The Prime Minister of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr the Hon. Timothy Harris said that almost 24 percent of the target vaccination population had received a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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From Europe to the Caribbean and everywhere in between, there are a host of nations that offer the opportunity for investors to gain citizenship or residency via investment.
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The pandemic and emerging green shoots of recovery, alongside worldwide wealth tax changes and growing interest in the sought-after US E2 visa, are ramping up interest in citizenship by investment programmes in places like Grenada
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With enough discretionary funds, say a minimum US$100,000, you can buy a second citizenship to get around travel restrictions and seek pandemic refuge
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The demand by wealthy South Africans looking for Caribbean property as a means to obtain a second passport has spiked, following a lacklustre Budget 2021 and State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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The top destinations in the Global Residence Programs Index (GRPI) are announced for 2021. The study includes systematic analysis and comprehensive benchmarking of the world’s most notable investment migration programs.
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Vanuatu's government has revealed it generated over $US106 million US dollars in revenue from citizenship sales last year.
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The wealthy have been snapping up second passports during the coronavirus pandemic to get around travel restrictions and seek refuge in countries that have handled COVID-19 effectively.
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The number of Indians seeking to emigrate through the investment route has more than doubled during the pandemic
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The Covid era has made the wealthy look more urgently at acquiring new passports
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Covid-19 and Brexit may have conspired to scupper globe-trotters’ dreams of working abroad or escaping long-term to dreamier climes, but one Caribbean nation has taken steps to make it easier.
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Two common types of Golden Visas are the Portugal Golden Visa and St Kitts and Nevis Golden Visa
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There has been a marked increase in Indian families applying for second citizenship in the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis.
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The real estate market in Portugal has been quite promising for foreign investors.
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Following hefty demand, the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis’s cabinet has approved the extension of the limited-time offer under its Citizenship by Investment program.
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The Commonwealth of Dominica is building twelve new health centres as part of a broader mission to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and provide citizens with higher quality services.
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The UK Tier 1 investor visa is expected attract more attention this year, according to research by a citizenship-by-investment firm.
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Restrictions to Portugal’s money-spinning ‘golden visa’ regime will not now come into effect on July 1.
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In the first six months of 2020, twin programmes Vanuatu Development Support Programme and Vanuatu Contribution Programme brought in VT 7,094.2 million (around 63 million dollars)
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Many U.S. citizens whose families immigrated from Europe are eligible, and the pandemic has caused an uptick in applications.
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Antigua and Barbuda citizenship is an excellent second passport for American investors to have, particularly for those who are considering a “Plan B” for their lives.
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The Portuguese authorities have decided to update the residency-by-investment programme in a bid to push more foreign investors towards low residency regions.
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Independent report declares Dominica an attractive investment prospect for international
businesspersons
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The new cruise passenger terminal at DP
World Limassol has been inaugurated by Cyprus President, Minister of Transport, Communications
and Works, the Mayor of Limassol, and DP World Group chairman and ceo, Sultan Ahmed Bin
Sulayem.
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Here’s a list of nations that guarantee
citizenship to anyone without the need to have been born or even
spent adequate time there
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The Cabrits Resort Kempinski in Dominica is
the first Government-approved real estate project under the island’s
Citizenship-by-Investment program, and the most advanced of all such
projects in the country.
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Here’s a list of nations that guarantee
citizenship to anyone without the need to have been born or even
spent adequate time there
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For many investments funds from Asia, Cyprus
has become a gateway to Europe.
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Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt
Skerrit, has announced that two friendly governments have given
their commitment to assist Dominica in the construction of a
much-talked-about international airport.
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For many investments funds from Asia, Cyprus
has become a gateway to Europe.
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The Government of Grenada announced the start
of the implementation of a $300m project to create the world’s first
“climate-smart city” with initial support from the Green Climate
Fund (GCF) to help catalyse the project. Closely following a recent
GCF investment into Grenada for a $48.7m climate-smart water
project.
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THE EUROPEAN Commission is calling on EU
countries to be more cautious when granting citizenships.
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The UAE and Grenada have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding, MoU, to exempt Emirati and Grenadian nationals
carrying ordinary passports from obtaining pre-entry visas.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian
Federation Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Grenada Alvin
Nimrod sides signed an agreement on the waiver of visa requirements
for mutual visits of the nationals of the Russian Federation and the
nationals of Grenada.
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USCIS offers immigration services that may
help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, including
disasters such as Hurricane Harvey.
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Akros & Partners is taking part in International Conference in Abu Dhabi between 2nd and 4th of November. IREIS brings together industry leaders and relevant government officials who discuss industry topics such as latest trends, upcoming opportunities, new laws, investment strategies and much more. The conference is free to attend and requires registration for delegates.
Please be advised that Citizenship by
Investment Unit of Antigua and Barbuda is currently out of office,
due to the impending passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Jose,
affecting the island from September 5th.
Please be assured that the Unit will respond as soon as it possibly
can to all enquires.
With business markets becoming increasingly international, there has never been a bigger demand for second passports, and thanks to the annual increase of countries offering Citizenship by Investment programs, citizenship to a second country has never been easier.
The Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, reflected the dynamism and optimism of this thriving Caribbean island, noting that the fiscal year would open under the theme “Realizing a modern prosperous Dominica,” and urging citizens to come together and participate on all levels in the transformation and growth of the country’s economy.
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and the
Government of the State of Qatar established diplomatic relations at
Ambassadorial level, on August 16, 2017. Ambassador Sam Condor,
Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United
Nations along with Her Excellency Alya Ahmed S. Al-Thani, Permanent
Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations signed
the Joint Communique in New York. As St. Kitts and Nevis continues
to expand its diplomatic footprint, the Government views this as a
step toward the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
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If you are a dual Canadian citizen used to
travelling to or transiting through Canada by air with a
non-Canadian passport, you will no longer be able to do so as
of November 10, 2016. You will need a valid Canadian passport to
board your flight.
If your country needs you to enter and exit that country using a
passport issued by its government, you will still need a valid
Canadian passport to board your flight to Canada. Make sure to carry
both passports when you travel. Learn more >
Lawful permanent residents who file
the online Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident
Card, without assistance from an attorney or accredited
representative, can now file their form and upload evidence entirely
on a mobile device.
For more information about USCIS and its programs, please visit
www.uscis.gov.
Please note that with effect from June 27,
2017, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda will need a visitor’s
visa/Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to travel to Canada. Visitors
visas are required by Antiguan and Barbudan nationals who are coming
to Canada as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to conduct
business, or to study (for up to six months).
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USA EB-5 Investor program has extended till September 2017 without changing the price. However, it is widely presumed that when Congress votes again on the EB-5 program in September, the minimum investment amount will be increased, probably to $800,000, and stricter regulations will be established and implemented.
Akros & Partners reminds that the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program has reopened from May 29, 2017 until February 23, 2018 . The program will accept maximum of 1900 applicants, among them only 1330 applicants from foreign nationals of People's Republic of China. Advance Intermediate level of French language is a priority.
Environmental hero Leonardo DiCaprio wants to change the way you eatseafood.
Akros & Partners is attending the Wealth Management & Private Banking Summit - Russia & CIS | Adam Smith 8th International Summit on 26 - 27 April 2017 at the Marriott Grand Hotel, Moscow, Russia.
Akros & Partners attended the Dubai Investment Immigration Summit on 28 February2017 in UAE.
GSA Ground Breaking Opening 27 February 2017 in Victoria, St. MarkGrenada
On November 10-11, 2016, Akros & Partners attended the 10th Global Residence and Citizenship Conference 2016, held in the fabulous Savoy Hotel, London.
27-29 October 2016, Akros & Partners attended the International Residency and Citizenship by Investment Expo 2016 in Abu Dhabi - IREIS 8th edition International Real Estate and Investment Show.
