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Citizenship by investment
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What is citizenship by investment?
In citizenship by investment programmes, a government grants citizenship to someone who makes an approved investment or financial contribution and passes due diligence. This article explains how these programmes work, who runs them, their benefits and limits, and the questions to ask before deciding.
What an Authorised Agent is and why it matters
In Dominica's citizenship programme, an application is accepted only through an Authorised Agent: someone licensed by the Cabinet. This article explains who an Authorised Agent is, what they do, what they do not do and how to check their licence.
The Caribbean citizenship programmes at a glance
Five Eastern Caribbean countries run citizenship by investment programmes: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia. This article sets out their common features, the official bodies, the minimum agreed in 2024 and sample official amounts from two countries.
The Caribbean agreement on citizenship programmes: a US$200,000 minimum
In 2024, the Eastern Caribbean countries that run citizenship by investment programmes agreed to raise the minimum investment to US$200,000 and make it the same everywhere. This article explains the agreement's text, the countries, the timing and what it means for a Dominica applicant, with sources.
Common myths about citizenship by investment
"You buy a passport", "approval is guaranteed", "you must live there", "a second passport ends your taxes": these are some common but wrong beliefs about citizenship by investment. This article sets each one against the facts documented by official sources.
A checklist before choosing a citizenship programme
Before signing a contract and paying anything, go through this list: your goal, eligibility, nationality, source of funds, total cost, the refund rule, timing, travel, family and the credentials of whoever submits the application. Each point refers to an official source or to its full article.
How to read citizenship news correctly
News about citizenship programmes and visas is plentiful and sometimes misleading: "programme cancelled", "visa suspended" or "price changed" may be a proposal, a decision or a final measure in force. This article shows how to weigh each item's source, date and stage and check it against the official source.
Citizenship or residency by investment: the differences
Citizenship by investment gives nationality and a passport; residency by investment only gives the right to live in a country, usually with conditions and renewals. This article explains the main differences in rights, presence requirements, time, documents and the paths that follow.
Banks, the CRS and a second passport
For reporting under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), banks ask for a customer's tax residence, not only their citizenship. The OECD has set criteria for "potentially high-risk" citizenship and residence by investment schemes. This article explains what a second passport changes for banking, and what it does not.
Dominica or Vanuatu? Comparing two citizenship programmes
Dominica and Vanuatu both grant citizenship through investment, but they differ in due diligence, the interview, payment stages, the refund rule, restricted nationalities and especially travel to Europe. This article sets the main differences side by side so you can decide with more information.
Dual citizenship: what to know before you act
Dominica and many other countries accept dual citizenship, but whether a second citizenship is allowed and trouble-free for you depends on the law of your current country. This article sets out the questions to ask before taking a second citizenship and the practical points of travelling with two passports.
Family planning for citizenship by investment
A citizenship application is usually for the whole family, not one person. Children's ages, study, parents, the timing of documents and per-person costs all affect the decision. Based on Dominica's official rules, this article shows how to plan the application for a family.