If you invest in property in the Caribbean, you get citizenship http://t.co/j8RE0FqwHV pic.twitter.com/GsmVsQzBtA
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 1, 2014
Of particular interest is:
Some developments are able to sell some lots to Americans who don’t want or need dual citizenship. But Americans alone aren’t enough to finance most projects. Instead, many projects gain most of their investments from people who routinely encounter travel restrictions and obstacles due to their country of origin.
And the continuation of Treasury’s War:
One big drawback of the programs is the potential for fraud. Authorities are concerned that without strict oversight, the programs can be used by money launderers and other criminals for unfettered travel.
In May, the U.S. Treasury Department sent banks a warning letter that foreign investors, namely Iranian nationals, were “abusing” St. Kitts’ citizenship-by-investment program for “illicit financial activity,” according to the letters. St. Kitts suspended Iranians from its program in 2013, but the U.S. alleges Iranians continue to get St. Kitts passports
And for those who wish to open the door to EU citizenship:
In Europe, qualified applicants can gain visas from Spain, Portugal or Latvia by buying property in those countries. France, Singapore and the U.S. grant visas to qualified applicants who invest in companies or projects that create a minimum number of jobs over a set period.
