March 29, 2026

global mobility

Thousands of UAE residents who invested in second passports fear visa bans as US, UK tighten CBI rules | World News

Pradip Karmakar012 mins

Recent US and EU regulations require CBI countries to meet strict vetting standards by 2025, or risk losing visa-free access to the UK and Schengen countries/ (Representative Image) For many expatriates in the UAE, acquiring a second passport through Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs has become a popular route to global mobility, offering visa-free access…

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Will UAE residency be affected if you apply for citizenship in other countries? GDRFA chief clarifies rules | World News

Pradip Karmakar09 mins

UAE residents with valid visas can apply for citizenship in other countries, but their UAE residency remains unaffected if legal status is maintained/ Image: FIle Many UAE residents with valid visas are considering citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs offered by countries like Dominica and others in the Caribbean and Latin America. While these programs promise enhanced global…

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