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Vanuatu

Vanuatu may feel fast, but approval is not the end. The 28-day National ID step is easy to overlook

As of May 28, 2026, Vanuatu’s official CRIM page says that under the National Identity Act, a person granted citizenship must apply for a National Identity Card within 28 days after being granted citizenship, and lists birth certificate, police clearance, Citizenship Commission certificate, and receipt among new-citizen registration documents. The practical issue is how that rule affects preparation, approval, and post-approval ownership.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Turkey

Turkey property buyers should not confuse a preliminary contract with ownership. The official rule is blunt about title transfer

As of May 28, 2026, The official Invest in Türkiye page says property ownership in Turkey is approved only through registration at land registry directorates; preliminary real-estate contracts do not transfer ownership by themselves, and mortgages, liens, or similar burdens should be checked before land-registry procedures begin. The practical issue is how that rule affects preparation, approval, and post-approval ownership.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Turkey

Turkey’s US$400K real-estate route does not end at purchase. The three-year resale restriction defines the real boundary

As of May 28, 2026, The official Invest in Türkiye guide says foreign natural persons may seek Turkish citizenship through exceptional procedures after acquiring real estate worth at least USD 400,000, with a title-deed restriction on resale for at least three years. The practical issue is how that rule affects preparation, approval, and post-approval ownership.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia’s US$300K National Action Bond looks recoverable, but the US$50K administration fee changes the real cost picture

As of May 28, 2026, Saint Lucia’s official FAQ describes the National Action Bond as a five-year holding bond, lists US$300,000 for an applicant with qualifying dependants of any number, and adds a non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000. The practical issue is how that rule affects preparation, approval, and post-approval ownership.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia does not let applicants chase case status directly. That turns agent quality into a front-line risk

As of May 28, 2026, Saint Lucia’s official FAQ says applicants must go through a licensed Authorised Agent, that the Programme will not share application status with anyone other than the Authorised Agent, and that due diligence applies to applicants and qualifying dependants over 16. The practical issue is how that rule affects preparation, approval, and post-approval ownership.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia’s US$240K NEF route is not just an entry number. The Board still keeps grant, deny, or delay discretion

As of May 28, 2026, The official Saint Lucia CIP page lists the National Economic Fund amount for an applicant alone with up to three qualifying dependants at US$240,000, and says the Citizenship by Investment Board considers all applications carefully and may grant, deny, or delay for cause. The practical issue is how that rule affects preparation, approval, and post-approval ownership.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Saint Kitts

Once Saint Kitts combined mandatory interviews with biometrics, the old logic of relying on polished paperwork alone stopped being enough

As of May 28, 2026, Saint Kitts’ official FinCEN rescission statement groups mandatory applicant interviews and mandatory biometric data collection together as part of the reform package used to rebuild confidence in the programme. The practical effect is bigger than the brochure summary because it shapes how the passport is prepared for, maintained, and judged over time.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Antigua

Antigua’s US$300K real estate route offers an asset story, but what you are really buying is a holding obligation, not just resale hope

As of May 28, 2026, Antigua’s official citizenship page currently lists approved real estate at a minimum of US$300,000, which creates a very different ownership and exit profile from the NDF route. The practical effect is bigger than the brochure summary because it shapes how the passport is prepared for, maintained, and judged over time.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Dominica

Since Dominica moved interviews onto a secure virtual platform, the real gain is not saved airfare but a more honest preparation standard

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official due diligence page states that the interview is conducted virtually through a secure platform, authorised agents cannot attend in place of applicants, and separate scheduling may create additional interview costs. The practical effect is bigger than the brochure summary because it shapes how the passport is prepared for, maintained, and judged over time.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Antigua

Why does Antigua’s US$230K NDF route keep coming up in family cases? Because it offers accessible entry, not zero-maintenance ownership

As of May 28, 2026, Antigua’s official citizenship and NDF pages currently state a US$230,000 NDF contribution per application, which explains why families often start their comparisons there. The practical effect is bigger than the brochure summary because it shapes how the passport is prepared for, maintained, and judged over time.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Grenada

Why can’t Grenada’s real estate route be summarised as just US$270K? Because the official structure splits developer investment and government contribution

As of May 28, 2026, Grenada’s 2024 official circular states that the approved project route requires US$270,000 into the developer side plus a US$50,000 government contribution for a single applicant or a family of up to four. The practical effect is bigger than the brochure summary because it shapes how the passport is prepared for, maintained, and judged over time.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Saint Kitts

Why does Saint Kitts keep highlighting the FinCEN advisory rescission? Because the programme is selling rebuilt compliance credibility, not just access

As of May 28, 2026, Saint Kitts’ official 2026 release states that the U.S. FinCEN advisory was formally rescinded on 24 February 2026, after reforms that included mandatory interviews, advanced biometric identity verification, and stronger due diligence systems. The practical effect is bigger than the brochure summary because it shapes how the passport is prepared for, maintained, and judged over time.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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