Commonwealth of Dominica Revokes Citizenship of 68
The Commonwealth of Dominica Revokes Citizenship of 68 person

It was announced in the Official Gazette of the Commonwealth of Dominica on June 6, 2024, that the citizenship of 68 persons obtained through investment programs has been revoked.

This ministerial decision, dated May 30, 2024, was made in accordance with the Citizenship Act of the Commonwealth of Dominica, pursuant to Articles 10: (2) and (5) of the Citizenship Act Chapter 1:10, which provides for the deprivation of citizenship for anyone who obtains it by fraud or by making false statements or concealing material facts, and thus is not conducive continue to be a citizen of Dominica.

A list was revealed containing 68 persons with the date they obtained citizenship from the Commonwealth of Dominica and their country of origin, with the vast majority being from Iraq, followed by Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, and others who obtained citizenship illegally.

This step by the Commonwealth of Dominica came after investigations revealed that the named individuals obtained citizenship through fraud and the provision of false information. Authorities confirmed that those who do not meet the program’s requirements or provide false information will be deprived of citizenship without any refunds of fees or investments made.

From China to Portugal

From China to Portugal

The Golden Visa program in Portugal raises the queries of Hong Kong residents who are looking for alternative accommodation outside their country. In the last months of 2019, Hong Kong residents have become increasingly interested in Portugal’s investor immigration program, coinciding with escalating tensions in Hong Kong over the now-shelved extradition Bill. Portugal’s golden visa program is taken over by inquiries from Hongkongers seeking residency overseas.

Portugal Golden Visa earnings

Portugal Golden Visa earnings

According to the released statistics by the Foreigners and Border Service (SEF), Portugal Golden Visa earnings are 838 million Euro