In 1984 St. Kitts and Nevis introduced the first Citizenship by Investment Program, soon after the other Caribbean countries followed. Some of these programs are the oldest, most reputable programs that are still functioning today. Much like the European Programs, which were modeled on these programs, they aim to increase domestic investments. In return, the investors obtain the right to live and enjoy all the benefits that the country’s systems provide. While most programs are built around a similar framework, each has its specific requirements and offers different benefits.
European Citizenship by Investment Programs
Non-European Citizenship by Investment Programs
Permanent and recognised by law
What is Citizenship by Investment?
Citizenship by investment is a category for obtaining citizenship different from the naturalisation or citizenship by descent options. Approved by the law and coordinated by a government-approved body, these programs offer citizenship by meeting prescribed investment requirements as either a donation to the government by purchasing government bonds or contribution to a fund (to be further utilised in improving the country’s economy, infrastructure, diversifying or developing specific sectors among others). Alternatively, the programs offer the option to purchase real estate as a way of refreshing the market. While other categories through which one can obtain citizenship have long processing times, various requirements and typically take five to seven years, the CBI programs usually have a very straightforward process and take up to six months to complete.
Why do you need a Citizenship by Investment?
You most probably already have citizenship of your country of birth or a country where you’re entitled to get citizenship through descent, so why should you need a Citizenship by Investment?
The countries that offer citizenship by investment provide all the benefits that their other citizens enjoy. European and Non-European Citizenship by Investment programs offers citizenship status through a process that has been refined during the many years the programs have been operating. That citizenship opens doors to new business opportunities, a broader market, better health care and education opportunities for you and your family. Additionally, you benefit from visa-free access to 130+ countries while travelling with your new passport.
How do you apply for Citizenship by Investment?
The law and government-approved bodies manage these programs, and as such, the applications are subject to strict regulation and checks. The Governments built the legislation of the programs to grant an individual without any previous ties to the country the opportunity to gain citizenship by making an investment which meets prescribed requirements. The obtained citizenship is guaranteed and recognised by the law, is permanent and can be passed by descent. The only way to apply for a CBI program is through a Government Approved Agent as Savory and Partners. We have managed over 900 applications, and with a collective experience of more than three decades in the industry, we apply our intimate knowledge of previous cases to foresee any problems that might arise, anticipate any hurdles down the road and provide our clients with the smoothest, quickest path to their new citizenship.
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