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How can obtaining a CBI passport backfire

Passports like Peru or Mexico are being offered too but all these programs are like that TDV Passports scam sold to public on social media. At the time even Andrew Henderson was also pushing TDV. On Instagram you can find EU Passports for 30k. These are all scams.
Why wouldn’t you expect him to be involved in shady things? You can watch his videos and it is apparent exactly what he is.
 
Having inquired about the process in the course of other business activities, I would characterize it as potentially possible, but quite uncertain, and considerably impacted by demand from Russians recently.
You can't buy it. If someone says otherwise he is a scammer or bought it 15-20 years ago when it was possible.

CBI is useless when "things go to shits", take COVID for example when borders were closed for tourists.

How difficult / easy is it to obtain it? You have personal experience with it?
 
Passports like Peru or Mexico are being offered too but all these programs are like that TDV Passports scam sold to public on social media. At the time even Andrew Henderson was also pushing TDV. On Instagram you can find EU Passports for 30k. These are all scams.
Thats why I said Serbia. Serbia has a citizenship by merit programme just inform yourself. I am not referring to a fake or scam programme
 
Serbia is ca 400k EUR, did it for a client. Albania is currently in progress as well as Bulgaria.
it's far from cheap considering the geopolitical reputation of the country... is it at least "instant" and without bulls**t requirements?

Serbia has a citizenship by merit programme
can they always find merit?
 
Except in limited and well-justified cases (for instance, you are a Russian ultra-wealthy person who wants to have a Plan B if Putin doesn't like you anymore), these types of passports have historically been associated with war criminals, drug traffickers, and individuals seeking to evade taxes. Financial institutions and government authorities are well aware of this reputation. Acquiring one of these passports is often seen as a major red flag, casting suspicion not only on your businesses but also on you personally. In most cases, they simply aren't worth the risk or the money.
 
It doesn't matter how big an appetite your fixers in Serbia have, be it $30k or $400k, in the end you will be scammed and won't get the citizenship.
The rule of thumb is any genuine political connections on the highest level (Presidential Decree to grant citizenship) will never be offered on a public forum including this one or instagram ad.
I have seen too many Slovenian passport offers for 30k Euros in insta lately.
It's an old scam.
 
I am talking about my personal experience. And I am tired to repeat that I am not selling anything here.
And yes it worked in Serbia.

I believe that you are right and it might have happened that somebody got a second citizenship in that way... The real point is: what do you do with a Serbian citizenship? You won't be allowed to open a bank account in a reputable bank (or in a reputable jurisdiction), you may have issues travelling to the USA or Europe... Does it really make any sense?
 
I believe that you are right and it might have happened that somebody got a second citizenship in that way... The real point is: what do you do with a Serbian citizenship? You won't be allowed to open a bank account in a reputable bank (or in a reputable jurisdiction), you may have issues travelling to the USA or Europe... Does it really make any sense?
A Serbian passport is certainly less radioactive than a passport from Dominica. Depending on personal circumstances, it could be very useful. But, this is all dependent on circumstances.

I have business interests in Serbia and would appreciate a non-aligned but still strong passport that I can travel on to certain regions with less scrutiny than a Western-aligned passport (not going to use it in North America, EU, or UK). But then, I have a top tier passport and a non-suspicious residence, so it would be less important for me for banking and travel.

You’ll note that there is enough uncertainty around the process versus the level of value that I haven’t moved forward to pursue it, though.