Think of South Africa and what do you picture? Getting up close and personal with wildlife in Kruger National Park? Savouring a bird’s eye view of Cape Town from atop Table Mountain? These are two of the most popular tourist destinations. But increasingly South African professionals are heading in the opposite direction. As in out […]
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On August 1, 2023, the requirements for Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) changed. This is part of a wider movement of updates with Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes. Dominica CBI has added an extra layer of due diligence. St Kitts and Nevis have amended their CBI programme too. New CEO, New Rules On March 16, 2023, the […]
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On July 27, 2023, St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) doubled its price. This was part of momentous changes to ensure the continuity of the St Kitts and Nevis CBI programme for HNWIs. St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment began in 1984. It has become a leader for CBI programmes in the […]
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As expected on July 19th 2023, the Portuguese Parliament voted to pass the Mais Habitação Bill (More Housing Bill). This article will show how the new More Housing Bill affects the Portugal Golden Visa. The Portugal Golden Visa: What Has Changed The key features of the More Housing Bill are that: The Golden Visa programme […]
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Find out about the new UK visa requirements for Dominica and Vanuatu in this RIF Trust news story
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Legal changes have transformed Dominica CBI. New statutory rules and orders means that there is an extra layer of due diligence for 2023. This article highlights the introduction of a mandatory interview for applicants and dependants. February 23, 2023 saw Dominica Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, Financial Secretary […]
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June 30, 2023, was set to mark the end of the Limited Time Offer (LTO) for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme. A reduced LTO of US$125,000 (originally US$150,000) for single applicants was scheduled to end. On June 29, then came a surprise announcement from the Head of the Saint Kitts and […]
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On June 6ᵗʰ, 2023, Canada expanded its visa-free travel to the Caribbean CBI countries of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia. In a further development, the North American country has announced that citizens of Dominica and Grenada may now be eligible for the Can+ Visa Programme. But how do they qualify […]
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Have rumours of the Portugal Golden Visa ending been exaggerated? In this article, we outline the latest developments. Let us update you on what is the latest with the Portugal Golden Visa. Over 10,000 investors hold Portuguese Golden Visas. A little under 20,000 family members do too. This residency by investment has raised more than €6 […]
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On June 6 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the inclusion of 13 new countries in Canada’s electronic travel authorization (eTA) programme. This allows citizens from these countries visa-free air travel to Canada. It includes citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia, all of which […]
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