Dominica has announced new amendments regarding its Citizenship by Investment program in line with other Caribbean islands that signed the MOA cooperation agreement.
New Fees for Obtaining Citizenship in Dominica:
Economic Diversification Fund (EDF): Applicants can obtain CBI in Dominica by a non-refundable financial contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund.
Investment Fees for the EDF in Dominica:
- For the principal applicant: 200. 000 $.
- For the principal applicant and up to three dependents: 250.000 $.
- For each additional dependent under 18: 25. 000 $.
- For each additional dependent aged 18 or older: 40. 000 $.
Additional Fees:
- Criminal background check fee per application: 1. 000 $.
- Due diligence fee for the principal applicant: 7. 500 $. and for each dependent aged 16 or older: 4. 000 $.
- Naturalization certificate fee per person: 500 $.
- Mandatory interview fee per interview: 1. 000 $.
Real Estate Investment in Dominica:
The value of obtaining citizenship by purchasing approved real estate remains unchanged. Starting at no less than 200. 000 $. The property must be held for at least three years from the date citizenship is granted—or five years if the future buyer also applies for the citizenship by investment program.
Additional Fees:
- For the principal applicant: 75. 000 $.
- For the principal applicant and up to three dependents: 100. 000 $.
- For each additional dependent under 18: 25. 000 $.
- For each additional dependent aged 18 or older: 40. 000 $.
In conclusion. the fees for obtaining citizenship by invest in real estate remain unchanged after the new decision, Unlike Grenada which has increased donation and real-estate investment fees.
We also remind you that Antigua and Barbuda is the only island that postponed the activation of the decision until 7/30/2024. For complete details on all Caribbean citizenship by investment programs, contact us at NTL directly.
Türkiye’s Transition to The Electronic System E-Devlet
Türkiye’s transition to the Electronic system:
Day-after-day e-government services in Türkiye contribute to facilitating the daily lives and transactions of citizens and residents by saving time and efforts. These services vary between municipal services, ministries services, issues related to judicial cases, registration procedures for exams and universities, health and social insurance procedures. Besides, patients can obtain appointments at hospitals through the Internet, in addition to the possibility of applying for unemployment aids and applying for a passport.
Turkish Economy Exceeded Expectations
The Turkish economy delivered a performance that exceeded expectations last year and is forecast to post significant growth this year.
According to the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Turkish Republic, Türkiye has jumped up 10 places and ranked 33rd in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report. It ranked 69th in 2017, 60th in 2018, and 43rd in the 2019 editions of this report.
More than 48 million visitors on New Year’s Eve in Türkiye
The charming Türkiye, The Top Tourist-Generating Country.
Türkiye ranked fourth in Europe in the list of best tourist hosts. Where it hosted in the eleven months of the year 2019 until the eve of the New Year nearly 48 million and 46 thousand and 732 visitors. The largest number of visitors were from Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom, followed by Bulgaria, Iran and Georgia, with expectations of receiving 70 million tourists before 2023.
Languages, Official Exams and University Admission in Türkiye
It is said: “The Turkish language does not accept competition in its country.” Therefore, anyone who thinks about life, learning, and work in Turkey must seriously consider affiliation with the Turkish language teaching institutes for foreigners, which vary in three sources: public universities institutes, private centers, and municipal centers, the differences between these sources are reflected in the curriculum and method of language teaching and whether it focuses on teaching the daily life language, or the academic language, and in the schedule of these courses Quarterly system as in universities or other system, as well as tuition fees for these courses, and the privileges like accredited certificate at most Turkish universities.
Types of Schools and Universities in Türkiye
A family residing in Turkey has several options for teaching children in Turkish schools and universities, Let us begin with schools that vary between public and private schools.