CBIGV Launches as the First AI-Powered Application Filing Platform for the Citizenship by Investment and Golden Visa Industry

Budapest, May 5, 2026 — Best Citizenships, a leading brand in the CBI industry, has unveiled CBIGV, a new AI powered platform serving the global citizenship by investment (CBI) and Golden Visa (GV) market, today announced the official launch of its secure application filing service at https://cbigv.com. CBIGV is the first AI-powered platform of its kind, designed to simplify, digitise and standardise the end-to-end submission process for second citizenship and residency-by-investment applications.

The platform enables qualified applicants to upload and complete applications across more than eleven government-approved programmes worldwide paying just flat platform fee of $1,000. No investment required. The applicable investment amount and other fees — whether a government contribution, real estate acquisition, or qualifying fund subscription — is payable only after documents are checked for acceptance the relevant government authority has reviewed and approved the application.

CBIGV operates as the technology arm of Best Citizenships, a licensed sub agent, with more than fifteen years of experience advising private clients across the CBI and Golden Visa sector.

Addressing Long-Standing Inefficiencies in the Industry

The CBI and Golden Visa industry has historically relied on manual, advisor-led processes characterised by fragmented document handling, inconsistent eligibility assessments, and significant upfront financial commitments made prior to formal review. CBIGV is positioned to address these inefficiencies through a unified, secure, and auditable digital workflow.

"The launch of CBIGV represents a structural shift in the AI age, how investment migration applications are prepared and submitted," said Prabhu Balakrishnan, CEO of CBIGV platform. said. "By combining licensed advisory expertise with purpose-built AI infrastructure, we are delivering a process that is faster, more transparent, and substantially less capital-intensive at the point of entry. Applicants get peace of mind before committing investment funds, and government authorities receive applications that have already been screened to a high standard."

Seven Specialised AI Engines Power the Platform

CBIGV's proprietary technology stack comprises seven integrated AI powered rule engines that work in concert throughout the application lifecycle recommending suitable programs for investor clients:

• Rule Engine — Assesses applicant eligibility against each active programme based on restricted nationality and country of residence.
• Risk Engine — Our eligibility check generates a quantitative risk score for each application and flags cases requiring manual review.
• Family Engine — Validates dependant inclusion against programme-specific age and relationship criteria.
• Program Engine — Recommends viable routes for applicants from restricted nationalities.
• Pricing Engine — Provides real-time cost calculations across all programmes, including government fees, due diligence charges, and processing costs.
• Vetting Engine — Conducts automated background screening against international watchlists upon submission.
• File Upload Engine — Securely upload supporting documents. Manages secure, GDPR-compliant document collection and storage assuring high privacy.
• Payment engine - Handles payments during initial stages.
• Monitoring Engine - Provides status of application every stage.

The platform is capable of handling upto 1500-2000 applications per month filed for CBI and Golden Visas. 

Comprehensive Compliance and Due Diligence

Every application submitted through CBIGV is automatically screened against international compliance databases prior to government submission. Screening covers Interpol and FBI databases, OFAC and United Nations sanctions lists, European Union sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) registers, law enforcement wanted lists, anti–money laundering (AML) and financial crime indicators, and adverse news and media sources. Reports are generated in real time and made available to both the applicant and the assigned case manager.

Programme Coverage

At launch, CBIGV provides access to leading citizenship and residency programmes including St. Kitts & Nevis, Vanuatu, São Tomé and Príncipe, the Republic of Nauru, Greece, and Portugal. Minimum investment thresholds across supported programmes start at $80,000. Each applicant is assigned a dedicated case manager who serves as the primary point of contact through to programme approval.

Applications can be submitted most popular programs include Popular programs.

Citizenship by Investment (CBI)

• St.Kitts and Nevis - USD 250,000
• Grenada - USD 235,000
• Saint Lucia - USD 240,000
• Vanuatu - USD 130,000
• Sao Tome and Principe - USD 95,000
• Nauru - USD 95,000

Golden Visas (Residency)

• Portugal GV - EUR 200,000 
• Hungary GV - EUR 250,000
• Latvia  GV - EUR 50,000
• Greece GV - EUR 250,000
• Vanuatu GV - USD 10,000

The platform accepts payment by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, and, for selected jurisdictions, cryptocurrency.

How it works

• CBIGV platform make the process simple with application journey into a smooth and highly interactive workflow that takes applicants eligibility check to submitting the application for review:
• Secure Login — Applicants sign in using their email and a one-time password (OTP). No lengthy registration is required.
• Eligibility Check — A guided questionnaire assesses nationality, residency, and financial profile against every active programme, recommending a list of programs and viable routes within minutes.
• Programme Selection — Applicants select the country and investment option that aligns with their objectives and budget, with full visibility of citizenship, residency, real estate, donation, and fund pathways.
• Family Inclusion — Spouses, children, parents, and other dependants are added to the application, with each individual automatically validated against programme-specific eligibility criteria.
• Background and Source-of-Funds Profile — Applicants complete the structured background and source-of-funds questionnaire used by due diligence teams during formal review.
• Personalised Quotation — The platform generates a detailed cost breakdown in real time, covering government fees, due diligence charges, and processing costs across the selected programme.
• Platform Fee Payment — A flat $1,000 platform fee is paid to file the application. No further investment is required at this stage.
• Secure Document Upload — Passports, bank statements, source-of-funds evidence, and all required KYC documentation are uploaded through CBIGV's GDPR-compliant upload engine.
• Automated Compliance Screening — The application is automatically screened against international watchlists and adverse media sources before submission.
• Dedicated Case Manager — A licensed agent or dedicated account manager is assigned to guide the application through each stage to government approval.
• Application Tracking and Approval — Applicants track every stage of the process through the platform until formal government approval is received, at which point the investment amount becomes payable.
   

About CBIGV

CBIGV is a licensed application filing and submission platform serving the citizenship by investment and Golden Visa industry. The platform combines AI-driven eligibility, risk, and pricing intelligence with licensed advisory support to deliver a streamlined, compliant, and cost-efficient application experience. CBIGV is the sister brand of Best Citizenships, an established global brand and platform for CBI and Golden visas, since 2011, assisting HNWI clients for more than fifteen years.

For further information, visit https://cbigv.com.