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As of July 3, 2026, Turkey's bank-deposit investment route involves a minimum USD 500,000 equivalent deposit in banks operating in Turkey, a three-year no-withdrawal condition, BRSA attestation, residence planning, and source-of-funds review.
As of July 3, 2026, Saint Lucia may allow a supported parent over 55 into a CBI family file, but the family still needs relationship proof, support evidence, source-of-funds work, due diligence, and an Authorised Agent.
As of July 2, 2026, Travel.gov shows Diversity Visa issuance paused, and the core chargeability rule still should not be confused with passport nationality. DV eligibility usually follows place of birth, not a later second passport.
As of July 2, 2026, a second passport may make UK school visits easier, but formal study at an independent school still depends on the Child Student visa file, including CAS, funds, accommodation, consent, and sponsorship evidence.
As of July 2, 2026, a Canada eTA is linked to the passport used for the application, but prior refusals, denied entry, inadmissibility issues, and the purpose of travel still belong to the traveler. A second passport can change the entry document, not the history.
As of July 2, 2026, Apostille planning can shorten the document authentication path for second passport files, including China-related files, but it does not replace due diligence on family facts, police records, company ownership, or source of funds.
As of July 1, 2026, Saint Lucia's official CIP material lists Enterprise Project as an investment path and separately explains how a project can be evaluated for approval. Founders should separate applicant investment from project approval before linking a business plan to a second passport.
As of July 1, 2026, Dominica's CBIU real estate page requires a unit in an Approved Project, a minimum value of US$200,000, and a three-year or five-year holding line. Investors should test compliance and exit assumptions before treating the property as recoverable capital.
As of July 1, 2026, FATCA, the green card test, and the substantial presence test still turn on U.S. tax status and reporting facts. A second passport may help with identity documentation, but it does not decide whether a bank should treat the client as a U.S. person.
As of July 1, 2026, U.S. Visa Waiver Program guidance still points certain travelers with Cuba travel or restricted dual nationality away from ESTA and toward a visa check. A second passport may change the document used for travel, but it does not erase the person's travel history.
As of June 30, 2026, the St Kitts and Nevis CIU application process says crypto assets may be accepted as a partial source of wealth, but separate non-crypto wealth proof is required and additional due diligence fees apply. Wallet screenshots should not be treated as a complete funding file.
As of June 30, 2026, Antigua and Barbuda's official CIP material lists future spouse, future spouse of dependent children, and future child of dependent child categories. Engaged, blended, or expanding families should map the family timeline before pricing a citizenship file.
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