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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.
How to avoid scams in citizenship programmes
Large sums and unfamiliarity with official processes have made citizenship programmes a target for fraudsters. This article lists the warning signs and what to check with the official source before any payment.
A glossary of citizenship and investment migration
Words such as CBIU, Authorised Agent, due diligence, approval in principle, Certificate of Naturalisation, apostille and source of funds come up again and again in citizenship by investment applications. This glossary explains each one briefly and simply.