Forms
All applicants are required to provide the following:
- Completed C1 application form (C1-Application for Registration);
- Completed C2 application form – Photograph and Signature Certificate
- Completed C3 application form – Medical certificate
- C4 application form (SISC Investment Confirmation);
Documents required to Accompany Application
1. C1 form
2. C2 application form
3. C3 form
4. HIV Test Results (Children under age 12 are exempted) – Result must not bemore than 3 months old
5. Application Form C4 for main applicant only. This form is only use for the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC).
6. Certified copies of passport for all applicants
7. Certified copies of birth certificates for all applicants
8. Certified copies of National ID for all applicants – Children under age 16 are exempted
9. All Applicants who are citizens of countries with mandatory military services are required to submit certified copies of military records or exemption documentation where necessary.
10. Police Report for all applicants (Children under age 16 are exempted) – applicants who live in more than one country within the past 10 years must provide police reports for those countries.
11. Eight (8) passport sized photograph for all applicants, which must be on white background and shall be 1.77” x 1.38” (45mm x 35mm) in size. Also, it must be on gloss or semi-gloss paper – two of which must be certified at the back
with the words “I certify that this is a true likeness of John Doe” with the certifier’s signature. If a head scarf is worn it should be dark blue or black in color.
12. Certified copy of marriage certificate if applicable
13. Certified copy of Divorce Certificate if applicable
14. An Affidavit of Consent together with a certified copy of a government issued picture ID must be submitted when a minor form part of an application and only one biological parent is applying for citizenship. Additionally, both parents must sign the C1 form of the dependent minor’s application. In situations where the main applicant has full legal custody of the dependent minor, or the non-applying parent is deceased, the main applicant must provide the relevant certified documentation in support of the particular circumstances.
15. Record of University Degrees. Applicants who claim attainment of university degrees must submit certified copies of certificates. In cases where one is unable to present copies, notarized statements from the university confirming the degrees are required.
16. Applicants between the age of 18 and 30 years, who are applying as dependents
of a main applicant, shall submit official letter/transcript from university confirming their enrollment at that institution. Also, an Affidavit of Financial Support by the main applicant confirming that he or she is financially responsible
17. Decree (Deed Polls or jurisdictional equivalent) for any name changes prior to applying if applicable
18. The Main applicant must provide twelve (12) months bank statements, which should clearly reflect the applicant’s ability to meet the necessary funding requirements. The applicant should also provide certificates of deposit where possible.
19. Professional reference by a lawyer or professional accountant for the Main Applicant – Should not be more than 6 months old
20. Bank reference for the Main Applicant – should not be more than 6 months old 21. If the Main Applicant is self-employed we will require notarized copies ofbusiness license and incorporation documents plus certificate of good standing. If
the Main Applicant is not self-employed then a verification letter from his or her employer confirming employment dates, position, salary etc.
22. Certified copy of utility bill (telephone, electricity etc.) for the Main Applicant confirming residency – this should not be more than 3 months old
23. Affidavit of Support by main applicant – We provide an example and email to you. It should be executed by the main applicant and must be notarized.
24. Limited Power of Attorney – We will provide an example and email to you. Should be executed by the MainApplicant and must be notarized.
25. Household Register for all Chinese citizens – Main Applicant only
26. Escrow Agreement – For Real Estate Option only
27. Purchase and Sale Agreement – For Real Estate Option only
28. Certified copy of Military Records (if applicable).
29. Professional References must be done on the professional letterheads.
Note
- All documents must be in English. Documents that are not in English must be translated into English by a certified translator and the translated version must be submitted along with the non-translated copy.
- Absolutely no whiteout or tip-ex on application forms to correct mistakes.
- All copied documents must be notarized. For countries that are party to the Hague Convention, copies of all government issued documents such as passports must notarized and apostille. All other non-government issued documents just need to be notarized.
Credentials
In addition to the REQUIREMENTS we will need:-
- Lawyers credential – this is the lawyer who is certifying all the documents as true copies
- Medical examiners credentials – this is for the medical examiner who is doing the form c3
- Translators credentials – if there are any translations to be done, then these must be provided
Once the documents and forms are ready we will submit them to the CIP unit. They then take 3-5 days to review the forms and deem the file complaint or request missing documents. If it is compliant then you will receive a decision on your application within 90 days of the date the file is deemed compliant.
Once approved after / before 90 days you are then hopefully given a letter of approval which requires the payment of the investment sum fee within 60 days. Once the investment amount is paid the applicant(s) then receive their citizenship Certificate and then they get the passport about two weeks later.