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Saint Kitts

Once Saint Kitts combined mandatory interviews with biometrics, the old logic of relying on polished paperwork alone stopped being enough

As of May 28, 2026, Saint Kitts’ official FinCEN rescission statement groups mandatory applicant interviews and mandatory biometric data collection together as part of the reform package used to rebuild confidence in the programme. 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

Antigua’s US$300K real estate route offers an asset story, but what you are really buying is a holding obligation, not just resale hope

As of May 28, 2026, Antigua’s official citizenship page currently lists approved real estate at a minimum of US$300,000, which creates a very different ownership and exit profile from the NDF route. 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

Since Dominica moved interviews onto a secure virtual platform, the real gain is not saved airfare but a more honest preparation standard

As of May 28, 2026, Dominica’s official due diligence page states that the interview is conducted virtually through a secure platform, authorised agents cannot attend in place of applicants, and separate scheduling may create additional interview costs. 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

Why does Antigua’s US$230K NDF route keep coming up in family cases? Because it offers accessible entry, not zero-maintenance ownership

As of May 28, 2026, Antigua’s official citizenship and NDF pages currently state a US$230,000 NDF contribution per application, which explains why families often start their comparisons there. 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 can’t Grenada’s real estate route be summarised as just US$270K? Because the official structure splits developer investment and government contribution

As of May 28, 2026, Grenada’s 2024 official circular states that the approved project route requires US$270,000 into the developer side plus a US$50,000 government contribution for a single applicant or a family of up to four. 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

Why does Saint Kitts keep highlighting the FinCEN advisory rescission? Because the programme is selling rebuilt compliance credibility, not just access

As of May 28, 2026, Saint Kitts’ official 2026 release states that the U.S. FinCEN advisory was formally rescinded on 24 February 2026, after reforms that included mandatory interviews, advanced biometric identity verification, and stronger due diligence systems. 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

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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