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Michael Gibbons, Regulated Immigration Advisor.
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Our Citizenship by Investment Guidance.
All Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs are governed by national legislation that defines the legal basis for granting citizenship through financial contribution. These laws outline investment types, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and government oversight mechanisms.
At Visa Applications, we prepare and submit applications under the laws of each respective country, ensuring that all applicants comply with legal, financial, and due diligence standards. Our specialists liaise directly with Citizenship by Investment Units (CIUs) and government ministries to ensure compliance at every stage.
Key Legal Frameworks by Country
- Saint Kitts & Nevis: Citizenship Act (Cap 1.05) and the Citizenship by Investment Regulations, 1984.
- Antigua & Barbuda: Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013.
- Dominica: Citizenship Act (Chapter 1:10) and the 1993 Amendment Regulations.
- Saint Lucia: Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015.
- Grenada: Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013.
- Malta: Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (LN 437 of 2020).
- Turkey: Regulation 5901 on Turkish Citizenship by Investment (amended 2018).
Applicant Legal Obligations
- All documents submitted must be authentic, translated (if applicable), and notarised.
- Applicants must disclose all sources of funds and financial records for due diligence review.
- Applicants must not have been convicted of serious criminal offences.
- Citizenship cannot be used for unlawful activity, fraud, or evasion of international sanctions.
- False statements or withheld information may lead to revocation of citizenship.
Program Compliance and Due Diligence
Governments conduct background checks on all applicants and dependents through international due diligence firms. This includes identity verification, financial screening, and Interpol or global sanctions database checks. Applicants cleared through this process are issued Certificates of Naturalisation and citizenship documents lawfully.
Why Work with Visa Applications?
- Applications are prepared and submitted in full compliance with local legislation.
- We coordinate directly with authorised legal partners and investment units.
- Our regulated immigration advisor verifies all application steps before submission.
- We maintain complete confidentiality and legal traceability for all funds.
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About This Page
Author: Citizenship by Investment Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Michael Gibbons, Regulated Immigration Advisor.
Last Updated: December 2025.