To qualify for citizenship, the primary applicant must be over 18 years old, of good character, without a criminal record, and make a contribution and investment in one of the qualifying investment options.
High-Risk persons are no longer permitted to submit an application under the CIP, and includes individuals who are:
Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) who (1) hold political positions or (2) have held a political position during the last 12 months
Subject to criminal investigation without being charged; currently in criminal proceedings and are defendants in a pending criminal case; and/or are being or have been sought by EUROPOL or INTERPOL
Sentenced to prison for serious offences and the set conviction does not appear on the criminal record
Affiliated with legal entities which have been restricted by the EU, sanctioned by non-EU countries, or sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council