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Bulgaria Joins the Schengen Area: A Gateway to Unprecedented Freedom and Mobility
9 January 2025

Bulgaria Joins the Schengen Area: A Gateway to Unprecedented Freedom and Mobility

CTrustGlobal and Dr. Aly El Dakroury Applaud Bulgaria’s Historic Milestone As of January 1, 2025, Bulgaria has officially achieved full membership in the Schengen Area, a move that signifies a historic moment in European integration. This milestone not only reflects Bulgaria’s commitment to strengthening its place within the European Union but also opens unparalleled opportunities […]

St. Kitts to CBI Defaulters: Pay Up or Lose Your Passport
6 December 2024

St. Kitts to CBI Defaulters: Pay Up or Lose Your Passport

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis has sent a strong message to individuals who acquired citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program but failed to pay the required investment amount in full. These underpaying citizens are being asked to settle their outstanding dues or risk losing their citizenship altogether. In a letter […]

saint kitts passport
25 November 2024

St. Kitts and Nevis Set to Launch Advanced ePassport System and Join Global ICAO Network

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to launch a cutting-edge ePassport Issuing Control System (ePICS) slated for a November 2024 rollout. In preparation for this significant advancement, key officials from the Ministry of National Security, including Permanent Secretary Glenroy Blanchette, Chief Immigration Officer Sheldon Jeffers, and Passport Office Supervisor Floretta Saunders, […]

EU Parliament Votes to Permanently Revoke Vanuatu’s Schengen Visa Waiver
24 November 2024

EU Parliament Votes to Permanently Revoke Vanuatu’s Schengen Visa Waiver

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has voted 62-1, with two abstentions, to permanently revoke Vanuatu’s visa-free access to the EU’s Schengen Area. This marks a major turning point in EU policy, as it is the first time a third country has been removed from the coveted visa-free travel list. Parliament Rapporteur Paulo Cunha […]

68 HNI’s Lost Citizenship Obtained Through Investment Program: What it Means for You
15 August 2024

68 HNI’s Lost Citizenship Obtained Through Investment Program: What it Means for You

Dominica's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program is making headlines with some big changes. The government is taking a stand for integrity by revoking 68 citizenships that were obtained improperly. They're also raising the investment amount, which means the program is now geared towards those who can make a significant contribution to the country. What's the […]

Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Experiences Significant Price Increases
4 April 2024

Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Experiences Significant Price Increases

In a significant development within the Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) landscape, four out of five countries have recently announced substantial price increases for their citizenship programs. These adjustments come in response to mounting pressure from the EU and the US and aim to standardize the minimum investment threshold for citizenship applications. While this move […]