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Antigua

Do Antigua citizens have to fly in just for the oath? The official embassy option helps, but it does not erase later presence planning

As of May 28, 2026, Antigua’s official NDF page states that the oath or affirmation of allegiance may be completed on the first visit to Antigua and Barbuda or at an Antigua and Barbuda embassy, high commission, or consular office. 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

Dominica shows US$200K for both EDF and real estate. That does not make the two routes economically identical

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official FAQ currently states that the Economic Diversification Fund starts at US$200,000 for a single applicant and that the approved real estate route also has a minimum qualifying value of US$200,000. 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

Dominica requires interviews from age 16. The real issue is not the US$1,000 fee but turning a family case into multiple personal reviews

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official CBIU pages still state that all applicants aged 16 or over must attend a mandatory interview, with a US$1,000 interview fee. For family applications, that changes the case from one lead narrative into several individual narratives that all have to hold together.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Dominica

Why does Dominica require an Authorised Agent? It looks procedural, but it turns agent quality into a real risk variable

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official FAQ states that applicants cannot submit directly and must apply through an Authorised Agent, which means the filing gate is structured from the start. 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

The most overlooked cost in a Dominica family case is often not the EDF itself but how due diligence fees stack once family members are over 16

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official due diligence page currently lists US$7,500 for the main applicant, US$4,000 for the spouse, US$4,000 for each dependant aged 16 or over, and a mandatory interview fee of US$1,000 per interview. 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

Dominica allows interviews in the applicant’s native language. That does not make the file easy; it changes what gets tested

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official enhanced due diligence page states that the mandatory interview may be conducted in the applicant’s native language or a language of the applicant’s choosing, and that it is run through a secure platform by a third-party due diligence agency. 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

Does Antigua citizenship really require five days in five years? The real issue is passport renewal, not the brochure line

As of May 28, 2026, Antigua and Barbuda’s official citizenship page still states that citizenship may be deprived if a citizen does not spend at least five days in the country during the first five calendar years after obtaining citizenship. The official passport page ties renewal to that same five-day stay. That makes the rule manageable for many families, but it is not a throwaway detail.

Ken Huang 2026-05-28 8 min read

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Grenada

Why did Grenada publicly call out owner financing in 2025? Because denials were no longer rumours but numbers written into an official circular

As of May 28, 2026, Grenada’s March 5, 2025 official circular says the programme uncovered illegal discounting and unapproved owner financing arrangements, and it records that six applicants were denied in the second half of 2024, with two more denied in early 2025. 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 does Grenada’s US$235K NTF threshold come up so often in family cases? Because the official rule treats a single applicant and a family of four the same at entry level

As of May 28, 2026, Grenada’s 2024 official threshold circular states that the NTF amount is US$235,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four, and makes clear that the revised pricing regime does not distinguish between a single applicant and a main applicant with up to three dependants for that entry amount. 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

Since Saint Kitts launched the Saturn platform, visibility is up but the old agent game of manually pushing files is shrinking

As of May 28, 2026, The official Saint Kitts press release from April 15, 2025 says the Saturn platform gives applicants and agents live monitoring of application statuses and replaces previous manual query handling with a fully digital system. 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

Can children aged 18 to 25 still qualify under Saint Kitts? The real hinge is full-time student status, not age alone

As of May 28, 2026, The official Saint Kitts eligibility page states that children aged 18 to 25 may qualify as dependants only if they are in full-time attendance at a recognised secondary or tertiary institution and are fully supported by the main applicant. 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

Saint Kitts has entered the biometrics era. The real change is not the new passport itself but how citizens will renew and enrol

As of May 28, 2026, The official Saint Kitts biometrics page states that the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme applies to both new applicants and existing citizens by investment, and that all enrolment must be scheduled through the official government platform. 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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