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As of June 21, 2026, St Kitts and Nevis still says CBI citizens and all dependants, including children, must complete biometric enrolment before July 31, 2027, and passports issued through CBI before April 14, 2026 will no longer be accepted for international travel after that date.
As of June 21, 2026, Saint Lucia's official citizenship page still says the National Action Bond is non-interest bearing, must remain in the applicant's name for five years from first issue, requires US$300,000, and carries a US$50,000 non-refundable administration fee.
As of June 21, 2026, Grenada's official IMA FAQ still says the fees for applicants aged 17 and over include non-applicant spouses and sponsors, which means the person behind the money is not outside the file.
As of June 21, 2026, São Tomé and Príncipe's official FAQ still says no physical residence or relocation is required during or after the application process, but that no-residency design does not by itself reset tax residence, domicile, or banking address evidence.
As of June 20, 2026, Saint Lucia's official FAQ still says supporting documents must be submitted in English, and where the original language is not English, the applicant must also provide the original-language document and an authenticated English translation.
As of June 20, 2026, Antigua and Barbuda's official FAQ still lists Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, and Sudan as restricted countries, and says applicants linked to those states must first satisfy a narrower exception test.
As of June 20, 2026, Invest in Türkiye's official citizenship page still says the bank deposit route requires at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency in banks operating in Türkiye and that the funds must not be withdrawn for at least three years.
As of June 20, 2026, St Kitts and Nevis's official guidance still says police certificates are required for dependants aged 16 or over and for applicants who will turn 16 within three months of submission.
As of June 15, 2026, Dominica families should classify adult children and older parents by the correct dependency rule before trusting any budget.
As of June 15, 2026, Antigua families should connect the five-day stay, oath timing, and first renewal planning instead of treating the stay as a casual future trip.
As of June 15, 2026, Saint Kitts applicants should confirm who can market the programme and who can formally act for them before any payment.
As of June 15, 2026, Saint Lucia applicants should verify current agent licensing and role ownership before signing or wiring funds.
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