Special Reports

Launched in January 2016, Saint Lucia’s CBI Programme is one of the most versatile among the other Caribbean CBI nations. The Programme offers four distinct pathways to obtain economic citizenship, beginning with a minimal investment of US$100,000 to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund (NEF). Saint Lucia's Citizenship by Investment...

In March 2020, Malta closed its former CBI programme after it had reached its goal of 1,800 applicants. Their new CBI system was established by the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations, 2020. People who want to apply for Maltese citizenship under these Regulations must first meet a residence...

In February 2018, the Jordanian Nationality Law of 1954 (No. 6 of 1954) saw the introduction of Jordan's economic citizenship program. This program allows individuals to file applications for citizenship with the Jordan Investment Commission, a body formed in 2014 with the prime intention to stimulate and make easier investment...

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program, established in 2013 under the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, encourages foreign investment in Grenada to advance renewable and sustainable development initiatives and further the growth of the tourism, construction, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors. Grenada has no need for potential investors to meet any...

In March 2020, the Egypt Citizenship by Investment Program began and is now part of the CBI Index. Main applicants who are looking to obtain alternative citizenship for their family can include certain family members in their economic citizenship application. Egypt’s Citizenship by Investment Program ranked 9th in the Citizenship By...

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, established in 1993, offers a range of investment choices and rigid regulatory systems. It's valued for being one of the most effective and straightforward paths to economic citizenship and is instrumental in financing social and ecological endeavors - particularly sustainable growth - in Dominica....

The Law on Nationality of Cambodia, established in 1996, offers provisions that enable foreigners to gain citizenship by investing in the country. Cambodia is a member of the ASEAN Economic Community, a bloc of nations where the free flow of goods, services, investments, and skilled laborers is allowed. An investor...

Established in 1985, Austria's Citizenship by Investment Program is highly selective, and according to Article 10(6) of the Austrian Citizenship Act, the Federal Government will only award citizenship to those individuals who demonstrate, or are expected to demonstrate, remarkable achievement, which could be economic in nature. Austria is a great...

The Citizenship by Investment Program of Antigua and Barbuda was created in 2013 and has become a favorite for wealthy individuals seeking a secure and lasting investment in conjunction with a tranquil way of life in one of the world's most picturesque spots. No mandatory interview or knowledge-based test Minimum...

After analyzing the net worth of the top 20 wealthiest owners in American team sports, it was found that for the ninth consecutive year, Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, is the richest owner in American sports. He's been ranked as the wealthiest among the 20 richest owners...