Short answer: Under the 2 October 2026 announcement, the principal may choose a USD 350,000 Treasury donation or a USD 800,000 bond. A spouse and each unmarried child aged 18–25 without children add a USD 100,000 Treasury donation; each child under 18 adds USD 25,000. Final fees and dependant definitions follow formal rules after opening.
Four-person donation example
| Member | Announced amount |
|---|---|
| Principal | USD 350,000 |
| Spouse | USD 100,000 |
| One child aged 10 | USD 25,000 |
| One unmarried child aged 20 without children | USD 100,000 |
| Example total | USD 575,000 |
If the principal chooses the USD 800,000 bond, whether dependants still pay the donation schedule or are covered by the bond awaits formal text.
Which children may be excluded?
The announcement adds unmarried and without children conditions for the 18–25 band. Married adult children or those who already have children may fall outside that band pending detailed rules or a separate principal filing if allowed. Age-out and dependency definitions are frequent dispute points—confirm in writing before filing.
Costs beyond the contribution
Diligence, translations, legal/agent fees, travel and possible biometrics trips are usually extra. Any separate government filing fee follows the opening notice. Budget FX and document re-issue buffers.
Global Immigrate note
List who qualifies under the official dependant definition, then total cash outflow—do not decide on the principal amount alone. Legal basis and opening timing may still move; confirm the receiving authority and refund terms before payment (donations are described as non-refundable).
FX and payment timing
Announced amounts are in US dollars; actual accounts, FX and whether split payments are allowed follow opening instructions. Keep an FX buffer so a same-day mid-rate shortfall does not block payment. Principals and dependants in different tax residences must also check outbound limits and CRS disclosure.
Who should be the principal?
On a CBI path the principal is the centre of funds and disclosure. Prefer the adult with the cleanest police record, the clearest source-of-funds story and the ability to complete diligence—not merely the highest family rank. When children are near 18 or 25, back-plan opening and processing time against age-out risk.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.