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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.
As of June 30, 2026, EU guidance for non-EU travellers says a passport should usually remain valid for at least three months after intended departure and must have been issued within the previous ten years. Visa-free access and passport validity are separate checks.
As of June 30, 2026, GOV.UK tells eVisa holders to check their UKVI account and eVisa details before travel and to travel with a passport or travel document added to the account. A second passport can be useful, but it does not update the UK record by itself.
As of June 29, 2026, Dominica's CBIU FAQ says applicants do not need to reside in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted. Dominica's Inland Revenue Division separately links resident filing to physical presence, including more than 183 continuous days. Citizenship and tax residence are different files.
As of June 29, 2026, the Sao Tome and Principe CIP FAQ says principal applicants must have no criminal record and good financial standing, and that all applicants undergo comprehensive due diligence. A missing police record should be screened before filing, not explained away by a low entry price.
As of June 29, 2026, Antigua and Barbuda's official CBI form set requires personal application materials for each applicant, including children. Families should align passport spelling, former names, marriage records, child documents, and translations before filing.
As of June 29, 2026, GOV.UK lists Grenada among nationalities that can apply for a UK ETA. A Grenada passport can move a short UK visit into an ETA calendar, but the ETA remains a pre-travel authorisation, not entry permission, work status, study status, or residence.
As of June 28, 2026, the Vanuatu Citizenship Office says Vanuatu recognizes dual citizenship. That solves only the Vanuatu side of the question. Home-country nationality law, bank KYC, tax residence, and visa rules still need separate review.
As of June 28, 2026, the Embassy of Grenada in Washington lists separate citizenship routes for children over 18, children under 18, and a Child of a Grenadian passport file. Families should check the parent-child citizenship chain before assuming a new CBI application is needed.
As of June 28, 2026, Invest in Turkiye still lists Turkish citizenship by investment criteria such as USD 400,000 real estate, USD 500,000 capital, deposits, bonds, funds, and 50 jobs. Families should price the route around the applicant, spouse, and minor children before assuming adult children or parents are covered.
As of June 28, 2026, public Sao Tome citizenship by investment materials describe a National Transformation Fund donation route starting at USD 95,000, with remote processing, due diligence, and lawful income evidence. The route can solve a budget and backup nationality question. It cannot guarantee banking outcomes.
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