Mirsatori and iWorld Warn Nigerians Against Fake EU Citizenship

Nigerians seeking to relocate to Europe have been cautioned against fraudulent schemes promising EU citizenship for money. At the Beyond Borders 2026 summit, Maksin Mayer Nikitin, Head of Migration Department at Mirsatori, emphasized that their services focus on helping eligible applicants obtain residency through established immigration programmes, not for sale.

He noted that applicants must meet the requirements of relevant authorities to qualify for residency. Mirsatori assists clients in establishing businesses through startup programmes in France and Spain, with eligible applicants potentially able to apply for citizenship after five years of residence.

Arturs Plepis, General Manager of iWorld, highlighted that the company has operated in the European migration market for 15 years and identified France and Spain as viable options for residency through startup creation. Both experts stressed that obtaining residency does not guarantee citizenship, as naturalisation is subject to the immigration laws of the destination country.