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Dominica to Complete Citizenship by Investment Funded Bridge in Three Months

Dominica to Complete Citizenship by Investment Funded Bridge in Three Months

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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Recent changes to UAE citizenship laws improve investment landscape

Recent changes to UAE citizenship laws improve investment landscape

Discover how the recent amendments to the UAE citizenship law attract potential investors and improve investment opportunities

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Head of Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Unit Wishes Muslims Ramadan Mubarak

Head of Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Unit Wishes Muslims Ramadan Mubarak

The holy month of Ramadan, began on April 13, 2021, is considered a time of spiritual reflection, fasting and prayer.

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Cyprus seeks to attract long term investors

Cyprus seeks to attract long term investors

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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Top 12 best citizenship and residence by investment programs – and how much they cost

Top 12 best citizenship and residence by investment programs – and how much they cost

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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Indian Millionaires seeking wealth migration thru Citizenship by Investment

Indian Millionaires seeking wealth migration through Citizenship by Investment

Over 7,000 HNWIs have already migrated to other nations that offer ease of doing business and social security. Read more >

St Kitts and Nevis Surpasses Europe and US Vaccination Records, Students, Tourism and Business Return to the Islands

St Kitts and Nevis Surpasses Europe and US Vaccination Records, Students, Tourism and Business Return to the Islands

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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What to consider when investing in a Golden Visa

What to consider when investing in a Golden Visa

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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Why it pays for the region's wealthy to invest in a second citizenship

Why it pays for the region's wealthy to invest in a second citizenship

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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Canada tops list of 31 countries where ultra rich can invest and shelter from COVID-19: Report

Canada tops list of 31 countries where ultra rich can invest and shelter from COVID-19: Report

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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Wealthy South Africans are actively looking for ‘Plan B’ in these countries

Wealthy South Africans are actively looking for ‘Plan B’ in these countries

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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World's Best Citizenship and Residence by Investment Programs - 2021

World's Best Citizenship and Residence by Investment Programs - 2021

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 citizenship sales exceed projections in 2020

Vanuatu citizenship sales exceed projections in 2020

Vanuatu's government has revealed it generated over $US106 million US dollars in revenue from citizenship sales last year.

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The 10 most valuable passports money can buy if you want access to a country that
 handled the COVID-19 pandemic effectively

The 10 most valuable passports money can buy if you want access to a country that handled the COVID-19 pandemic effectively

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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Golden visas attracts wealthy Indians

Golden visas attracts wealthy Indians

The number of Indians seeking to emigrate through the investment route has more than doubled during the pandemic

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Invest in your future: The rise of citizenship and residency by investment

Invest in your future: The rise of citizenship and residency by investment

The Covid era has made the wealthy look more urgently at acquiring new passports

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Work from beach? How to get a second passport for Antigua & Barbuda

Work from beach? How to get a second passport for Antigua & Barbuda

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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Golden Visa Programs: Citizenship & Residence by Investment for US Citizens

Golden Visa Programs: Citizenship & Residence by Investment for US Citizens

Two common types of Golden Visas are the Portugal Golden Visa and St Kitts and Nevis Golden Visa

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How Indian families are benefiting from St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

How Indian families are benefiting from St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

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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Increased Attention from Real Estate Investors to Portugal Golden Visa

Increased Attention from Real Estate Investors to Portugal Golden Visa

The real estate market in Portugal has been quite promising for foreign investors.

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St Kitts and Nevis extends exclusive offer on Citizenship by Investment Program under fund option

St Kitts and Nevis extends exclusive offer on Citizenship by Investment Program under fund option

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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Dominica Prioritises Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure with Citizenship-by-Investment Funds

Dominica Prioritises Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure with Citizenship-by-Investment Funds

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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Demand for UK golden visa set to rise

Demand for UK golden visa set to rise

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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Portugal’s Golden Visa programme extended to January 2022

Portugal’s Golden Visa programme extended to January 2022

Restrictions to Portugal’s money-spinning ‘golden visa’ regime will not now come into effect on July 1.

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Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment schemes have been successful

Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment schemes have been successful

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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More U.S. Residents Are Getting Dual Citizenship in Greece, Italy and Elsewhere

More U.S. Residents Are Getting Dual Citizenship in Greece, Italy and Elsewhere

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’s Passport May Be An Investor’s Ticket To Paradise

Antigua’s Passport May Be An Investor’s Ticket To Paradise

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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Portugal Golden Visa Updated to Promote Foreign Investment in Low-Density Regions

Portugal Golden Visa Updated to Promote Foreign Investment in Low-Density Regions

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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Dominica Awarded World's Best Country for Second Citizenship

Dominica Awarded World's Best Country for Second Citizenship

Independent report declares Dominica an attractive investment prospect for international businesspersons

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President of Cyprus opens new cruise terminal at DP World Limassol

President of Cyprus opens new cruise terminal at DP World Limassol

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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Minister impressed with progress on Ayia Napa marina in Cyprus

Minister impressed with progress on Ayia Napa marina in Cyprus

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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Cabrits Resort Kempinski Dominica Advancing Ahead of Schedule

Cabrits Resort Kempinski Dominica Advancing Ahead of Schedule

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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Settle in paradise: 5 countries where you can 'buy' citizenship

Settle in paradise: 5 countries where you can 'buy' citizenship

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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Three Canadian cities among top 10 most liveable globally in EIU ranking

Three Canadian cities among top 10 most liveable globally in EIU ranking

For many investments funds from Asia, Cyprus has become a gateway to Europe.

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Dominica’s new international airport

Dominica’s new international airport

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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Destination Cyprus: Asian Funds Make Island Their Europe Gateway

Destination Cyprus: Asian Funds Make Island Their Europe Gateway

For many investments funds from Asia, Cyprus has become a gateway to Europe.

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Grenada Climate Smart City

Grenada Climate Smart City

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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Tougher checks on citizenship bidsl

Tougher checks on citizenship bids

THE EUROPEAN Commission is calling on EU countries to be more cautious when granting citizenships.

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UAE and Grenada strengthen ties through entry-visa exemption

UAE and Grenada strengthen ties through entry-visa exemption

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. Learn more >

Russia and Grenada sign an agreement on visa-free travel

Russia and Grenada sign an agreement on visa-free travel

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 Alerts Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey to Available Immigration Services

USCIS Alerts Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey to Available Immigration Services

USCIS offers immigration services that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, including disasters such as Hurricane Harvey.

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IREIS Conference 2017

IREIS Conference / 2-4 Nov 2017 / ADNEC – ABU-DHABI

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.

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Antigua and Barbuda Hurricanes

Antigua and Barbuda Hurricanes

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.

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Celebrities with Dual Citizenship

Celebrities with Dual Citizenship

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.

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A Prosperous Dominica For All: New Tax
                                                Residence Strategy

A Prosperous Dominica For All: New Tax Residence Strategy

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.

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St. Kitts And Nevis Establishes Diplomatic Relations With The State Of Qatarstate

St. Kitts And Nevis Establishes Diplomatic Relations With The State Of Qatarstate

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. Learn more >

Dual Canadian Citizens Need A Valid Canadian Passport

Dual Canadian Citizens Need A Valid Canadian Passport

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 >

USCIS Launches Mobile Form for Replacing Green Card

USCIS Launches Mobile Form for Replacing Green Card

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.

Guidelines For Citizens Of Antigua And Barbuda Regarding Travel To Canada

Guidelines For Citizens Of Antigua And Barbuda Regarding Travel To Canada

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). Learn more >

USA EB-5 Investor program

USA EB-5 Investor program

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.

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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

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.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Sea Food

Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Sustainable Farm-RaisedSeafoodProject

Environmental hero Leonardo DiCaprio wants to change the way you eatseafood.

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GSA in wealth management summit

Akros & Partners at the Wealth Management & Private Banking Summit

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.

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GSA opening in Grenada

Akros & Partners at the Dubai Investment Immigration Summit

Akros & Partners attended the Dubai Investment Immigration Summit on 28 February2017 in UAE.

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GSA opening in Grenada

GSA Ground Breaking Opening in Grenada

GSA Ground Breaking Opening 27 February 2017 in Victoria, St. MarkGrenada

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GSA opening in Grenada

10th Global Residence and Citizenship Conference 2016 in London, UK

On November 10-11, 2016, Akros & Partners attended the 10th Global Residence and Citizenship Conference 2016, held in the fabulous Savoy Hotel, London.



GSA opening in Grenada

International Residency and Citizenship by Investment Expo 2016 in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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.