October 19, 2023
1 min read

EU Concerned Over Caribbean ‘Golden Passport’ Sale

Five Caribbean nations granted citizenship to 88,000 individuals from countries like Iran, Russia, and China…reports Asian Lite News

The European Union has expressed security concerns regarding the trade of “golden passports” and has committed to strengthening visa controls, The Guardian reported.

This comes after it was revealed that five Caribbean nations have granted citizenship to 88,000 individuals from countries like Iran, Russia, and China.

According to a report published by The Guardian, for the first time, the true scope of the Caribbean passport trade has been unveiled. Several countries offer citizenship to foreign nationals, with prices starting at $100,000 per person.

The report claimed that Dominica, a small island with a population of just over 70,000, has issued 34,500 passports, which is more than four times the previously disclosed number by Dominica’s government.

Similarly, St Kitts and Nevis, with a population of 48,000, has issued 36,700 passports, double the estimated figure up to 2018.

In total, five Caribbean states, including Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and Dominica, have collectively issued 88,000 passports.

The commission has put forward a proposal for the revision of regulations, citing worries that “golden passports” may facilitate activities such as “organized crime, money laundering, tax evasion, and corruption,” the Guardian quoted report as saying.

The commission is seeking the authority to temporarily revoke visa exemptions for nations that offer citizenship to individuals lacking a “genuine connection” to the country.

ALSO READ: EU Leader Arrives in Israel To Express Solidarity

Previous Story

A fusion of flavour, artistry, and heritage

Next Story

US Diplomat Quits Over Dispute on Lethal Aid to Israel

Latest from -Top News

Strike Iran, Face Us, Houthis warn US

The Yemen-based Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has been targeting Israel since November 2023…reports Asian Lite News Yemen’s Houthi group issued a stark warning on Sunday, declaring they would

Tehran Hits Back After US Strikes

The missiles struck several locations across central Israel. Notably, one hit Haifa without any prior warning sirens, raising alarm over possible gaps in the missile alert system….reports Asian Lite News Iran fired

Trump Dares Iran Again

This comes as Trump announced that America had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran and warned Tehran of further precision strikes…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump declared that no other

Violence against children hit unprecedented levels

In Somalia, it reported 2,568 violations against 1,992 children.In Nigeria, 2,436 grave violations were reported against 1,037 children The UN kept Israeli forces on its blacklist of countries that violate children’s rights
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Google faces EU antitrust probe

Online advertising services are at the heart of how Google

EU recommends member states restrict travel from US

At least one country, Portugal, even announced it had no