E.U. tells Caribbean nations: Stop selling citizenship or we’ll require visas
The European Union is pressuring Caribbean nations to end citizenship-by-investment programs or face the mandatory imposition of visas.
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The brief
The European Union has issued a warning to Caribbean nations regarding citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs. Failure to discontinue these initiatives could lead to the revocation of visa-free travel status for citizens of these countries.
Coverage from The Washington Post, WIC News, and The St Kitts Nevis Observer highlights that the European Union has maintained long-standing concerns regarding these programs. The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) intends to send a high-level mission to Brussels for further discussion.
Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for the potential visa requirements or the specific legislative changes these nations will propose to appease European regulators.
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Quick answers
What is the primary concern of the European Union?
The European Union has expressed long-standing concerns regarding Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CBI) or citizenship-by-programs (CIP).
How are Caribbean nations responding?
Nations including Antigua and Barbuda and St. Lucia are preparing resolutions and coordinating a high-level mission through the OECS to engage with officials in Brussels.
What happens if the programs are not ended?
According to coverage, the European Union has indicated it will require visas for citizens from nations that continue to sell citizenship.
Coverage (6)
- Caribbean leaders seek talks with EU over CBI programs St Vincent Times · 3d ago
- Antigua and Barbuda to introduce resolution on CIP to safeguard EU access: PM Browne WIC News · 3d ago
- St. Lucia government says EU had long expressed concerns over CBI programme The St Kitts Nevis Observer · 3d ago
- OECS to Mount High-Level Mission to Brussels Amid EU’s Strong Stance on CBI Programmes Caribbean Today · 3d ago
- OP-ED: We’ve called the meeting, now here’s what we bring Dominica News Online · 3d ago
- E.U. tells Caribbean nations: Stop selling citizenship or we’ll require visas The Washington Post · 3d ago
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