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Do you have to live in Antigua and Barbuda to keep your citizenship?No. Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment does not require you to live on the islands. You must spend 30 days in the country within the first five years of citizenship under the 2026…

Can you travel to the US or Canada on an Antigua and Barbuda passport?Not visa-free. The US requires a visa, and since 1 January 2026 Proclamation 10998 suspends immigrant, B-1/B-2, F, M and J visas for Antiguan nationals. Canada grants an eTA only to Antiguan…

How much does St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment cost in 2026?St Kitts and Nevis citizenship costs from US$250,000 through the Sustainable Island State Contribution, for a single applicant or a family of up to four. With due diligence, administrative…

Will the St Kitts and Nevis passport keep visa-free access to Schengen?Schengen access is intact today. In July 2026 the European Commission asked all five Caribbean governments to phase out citizenship by investment by 1 June 2028, and the Visa Suspension…

How long does Dominica citizenship by investment take to process?Dominica citizenship by investment takes 9.3 months on average, within a range of 4 to 18 months, according to the IMI Processing Times Tool for Q4 2025. That is the widest range of the five…

Can you enter the UK without a visa on a Dominica passport?No. The UK withdrew visa-free entry for Dominican nationals in July 2023 and has not restored it, so a UK visa is required. Schengen, Hong Kong and Singapore are unaffected, and the passport…

Can you get a US E-2 visa through Grenada citizenship by investment?Grenadian citizens are eligible to apply for a US E-2 Treaty Investor visa, but two conditions matter. Grenada expects genuine domicile, commonly three years' residence, before you rely on…

Does Grenada citizenship change your US or Canadian tax position?No. Grenadian citizenship alone does not change your US or Canadian taxes. The US taxes citizens on worldwide income wherever they live, and FBAR and FATCA reporting continue. Canada taxes…

What does St Lucia citizenship by investment cost for a family?St Lucia citizenship by investment starts at US$240,000 for the National Economic Fund donation, covering a single applicant or a family of up to four. With due diligence, processing and…

How does the St Lucia National Action Bond route to citizenship work?You buy US$300,000 of non-interest-bearing St Lucia government bonds and hold them for five years, after which the capital is returned. A US$50,000 administration fee is charged on top and…

How much do you need to invest for Turkish citizenship by investment?Turkey citizenship by investment requires US$400,000 in qualifying real estate held for three years, or US$500,000 on the bank deposit, bond, fund or fixed capital routes. Government fees…

Does a Turkish passport give visa-free travel to Europe or the US?No. The Turkish passport reaches around 112–114 destinations visa-free, on arrival or by eTA, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026, but Schengen, the UK, the US and Canada all require…

Is a baby born in Canada to visitor parents a Canadian citizen?Yes. Under section 3(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, every child born in Canada is a citizen from the moment of birth, whatever the parents' status. The sole exception is children of foreign…

How much does it cost to give birth in Canada as a non-resident?For an uncomplicated birth in Ontario in 2026, budget CA$20,000–35,000 all in: hospital package, physicians, prenatal care, documents and our fee. A caesarean adds several thousand dollars…

How long does it take to get Portuguese citizenship through residence?Ten years of legal residence, counted from your first residence card, under the Nationality Law in force since 19 May 2026. EU and CPLP nationals qualify after seven years. You also need A2…

Can you still get a Portugal golden visa by buying property?No. Real estate and real-estate funds were removed from the Portugal golden visa on 7 October 2023. The routes in 2026 are a €500,000 CMVM-registered fund, €500,000 in research, a €250,000…

How much does the Greece golden visa cost in 2026?From €250,000 for an approved commercial-to-residential conversion or listed-building restoration, €400,000 for a standard home in most of Greece, and €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki…

Can you rent out a Greece golden visa property on Airbnb?No. Long-term lets are allowed, but short-term rental on Airbnb-style platforms is banned for Greece golden visa property. The fine is €50,000 and the residence permit can be revoked. Plan…

Does the Malta Permanent Residence Programme lead to citizenship?No. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is permanent residence only. Malta's investor citizenship scheme was annulled by the Court of Justice of the European Union on 29 April…

How much does Malta permanent residence cost for a family of four?A couple with two minor children pays €101,000 in government fees under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme: a €60,000 administrative fee, €37,000 contribution, €2,000 NGO donation and…

Does Cyprus permanent residence give visa-free Schengen travel?No. Cyprus is an EU member but not part of the Schengen area, so the permanent residence permit does not let you travel visa-free in other European countries. Your own passport decides that…

How much income do you need for Cyprus permanent residence?At least €50,000 a year of secured income from sources outside Cyprus, plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 for each dependent child. A couple with two children shows €85,000. Salary…

What is the minimum investment for the Hungary golden visa in 2026?The minimum is €250,000 in units of a Hungarian real-estate fund registered for the Guest Investor Programme, held for five years. The alternative is a €1,000,000 non-refundable donation to…

Does the Hungary Guest Investor Programme lead to citizenship?Eventually, and only if you actually live there. Hungarian naturalisation requires eight years of residence in Hungary and a constitutional-basics exam taken in Hungarian. Hungary permits…

Is the Spain golden visa still available to new applicants in 2026?No. Organic Law 1/2025 abolished the Spain golden visa with effect from 3 April 2025, and no new investor residence applications have been accepted since. There is no replacement programme…

How much income do you need for Spain's non-lucrative visa?About €28,800 a year of passive income for the main applicant, which is 400% of IPREM, plus €7,200 for each dependant. You also need private health insurance, may not work, and must spend…

Is the Latvia golden visa still open after the September 2026 law?Only in part. The €250,000 real-estate and €280,000 bank-deposit routes closed to new applicants when the new Immigration Law took effect on 15 September 2026. The company share-capital…

Can existing Latvia golden visa holders still renew their permits?Yes. Permits granted under the old rules continue. PMLP renews permits based on the €250,000 property or the €280,000 deposit as long as the qualifying investment is maintained and the…

How long does it take to get permanent residency in Panama?About 30 days from filing to the resolution granting permanent residence under the Qualified Investor Visa. Collecting apostilled police certificates and completing the investment takes…

Do you pay tax on foreign income as a Panama resident?No. Panama taxes Panamanian-source income only. Its territorial system does not tax foreign salaries, pensions, dividends or capital gains, even for full-time residents. Rental income from a…

How long does the EB-5 visa take from filing to green card in 2026?Rural I-526E petitions average about 9.6 months, with 77% decided within a year. The overall I-526E average is about 35 months; high-unemployment petitions run 17–52 months and unreserved…

Can Canadian citizens get a US green card through the EB-5 visa?Yes, and Canada has no EB-5 backlog. A Canadian inside the US in valid status can file I-485 with the I-526E; one in Canada processes through the consulate in Montreal. The trade-off is tax…

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