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Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU)

Government authority or administrative body responsible for processing and overseeing applications within a citizenship by investment program.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-27Reviewed by GoodbyeMatrix
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01 · DEFINITIONWhat Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) means

A Citizenship by Investment Unit, or CIU, is the government authority or designated administrative body responsible for the operational management of a citizenship by investment program. It typically coordinates application intake, due diligence, communication with licensed agents, payment processing, and issuance or forwarding of final approvals. The exact structure and authority of a CIU depend on the country in question. For applicants, it is the central institutional body within the program workflow.

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