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138 THE OFFSHORE MOHEY BOOKbi-econd Citizenshirograms1 jptal SI ip Rcpuisition Psf1:;:&i'Belize offers "economic citizenships." Each year, up to 500 Belize citi-zenship~ may be sold under the Belize Economic Citizenship Programfor a minimum fee of $25,000 (U.S.).The Caribbean jurisdiction of Grenada affords a good example ofthe second citizenship mechanism. Presently, Grenada is characterizedas a socially stable country. Its population is primarily of Africandescen~friendly toward other races, and respectful of the law. Grenada,a British Commonwealth country, needs foreign investment to bolsterits economy, elevate its banking system, and become recognized as aleading tax haven. Grenada rewards participants with a citizenship anda passport: you pay the required government and professional fees of$45,000 (U.S.) to qualify. For an additional fee, your family membersmay be added to the program as well.With your new citizenship, you can reside on an exceptionallybeautiful Caribbean island. When bored, you can use your new .passportand visit over ninety countries without the need for a visa, including theBritish Commonwealth and many European countries.Here is a list of some second passport jurisdictions. But pleasenote the following ratings:1. (+) Useful and functional2. (-) Avoid unless you have family or cultural ties with thesei:k countries.1irI!i- market or fraudulent passports.rF African countries (- -)3. (- -) Avoid because of bogus, illegal passports on the blackBanking passports (-)