St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment: Secure Your 2023 Passport to Prosperity
For any investor looking to combine an idyllic setting and lifestyle with significant investment benefits, St Kitts and Nevis has it all. Established in 1984, the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment visa program is the oldest, most trusted, and most successful plan of...
October 19, 2022
Portugal citizenship by investment: 2023 Guide
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program is a five-year residence-by-investment scheme. It allows non-EU nationals to enjoy business residency in Portugal and visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area, and eventually more than 180 countries. This article describes the investment options available along with the application...
October 14, 2022
Portugal: The Land of Opportunities for Golden Visa Investors
One of the safest countries in the world With Portugal earning its position as the fourth safest country in the world, more investors are putting Portugal on their next best investment list. Economic progress and declining crime rates make Portugal a shining example of success...
August 22, 2022
Why Application Volume for Grenada’s Citizenship Program Has Grown 6 Years in a Row
The Island of Grenada is the southernmost island of the Grenadines islands, lying in the eastern Caribbean Sea about 100 miles (160 km) north of the coast of Venezuela. The island is commonly known as Spice Island for its production of nutmeg and mace crops....
August 3, 2022
The Portugal Golden Visa: Your Way to Citizenship by Investment in Europe
The Portugal Golden Visa: Your Way to Citizenship by Investment in Europe Currently, the most popular program for EU citizenship and residency is The Portugal Golden Visa. The Portugal Golden Visa starts at $280k investment in property, with guaranteed buyback options. The program offers EU...
June 27, 2022
A new era of diplomatic collaboration between Syria and Commonwealth of Dominica
In a signing ceremony that took place at the headquarters of Syria’s permanent delegation to the United Nations in New York City earlier this month, Syria and the Commonwealth of Dominica signed a diplomatic relations agreement between the two countries. The agreement was signed by...
March 10, 2022
What Is New for Portugal Golden Visa in 2022?
As the much-anticipated program changes for Portugal Golden Visa were put into action, a significant change in the application demand could be noticed in 2022. With policy changes to real estate acquisition locations, and minimum investment amount increase for capital transfer and fund investment, the...
March 9, 2022
St Kitts and Nevis Jumpstart 2022 With A New Investment Option
Among the recent amendments to citizenship investment programs announced by several hosting countries, St Kitts and Nevis have recently launched a new investment option within its Citizenship by Investment Program: Alternative Investment Option (AIO). This option allows applicants to invest in alternative projects that have...
January 26, 2022
Montenegro Extends its Citizenship By Investment Program by One More Year
In view of the recent news announcing extensions to citizenship by investment programs for the new year 2022, Montenegro’s government has decided to extend its citizenship by investment program, which was initially set to expire by the end of December 2021. The Montenegrin Cabinetdecided to...
January 4, 2022
Portugal’s Golden Visa – updates extended to January 2022
In view of the recent turn of events, the Portugal government has taken a decision to extend the deadline for the country’s Golden Visa restrictions to the beginning of next year. Pre-planned for July 2021, the amendments sought to curb the money-spinning investments in the...
The COVID-19 outbreak is costing us a lot of things. It’s been hard for people all over the world as bad news continues to lurk in every corner of our lives. With finance and investment at a standstill, the global economy is facing an unprecedented...
September 20, 2020
Portugal — The Secret Tax Heaven at Your Arm’s Reach
Home is where the heart is. We all dream of a home of comfort and security. Finding a perfect home is an instinct not only limited to humans but every species look for a habitat that is safe, secured, and free from worries. Just like...
July 6, 2020
Kimpton Kawana Bay: Citizenship by Investment (CBI) in Grenada
The pandemic has ushered in a new era, and like every new beginning, it also has a lot of political chaos and economic instability. The increasing helplessness of humankind has taught us that there will be things beyond our control. However, that should not mean...
July 6, 2020
Kimpton Kawana Bay: The 5-Star Beach Resort with Citizenship in Grenada.
The pandemic has ushered in a new era, and like every new beginning, it also has a lot of political chaos and economic instability. The increasing helplessness of humankind has taught us that there will be things beyond our control. However, that should not mean...
May 19, 2020
Invest in Portugal and get your family EU citizenship
There are many reasons you may be considering investment immigration. Fewer travel and trade restrictions, for instance, and the personal and business opportunities attached. Fairer taxation allowing you to better provide for your family. Or perhaps better education, or wider distribution of essential medical services.In...
April 19, 2020
Portugal Not Only Refuses to Abolish the Golden Visa Scheme But Also Expands It With ‘Green Visas’
The Parliament of the Portuguese Republic has turned down a bill proposed by the opposition parties to abolish the Golden Visa Scheme. The opposition came up with the bill after a report of the anti-corruption organization Transparency International in October 2018. Learn more, Kindly visit...
March 6, 2020
5 of our favourite Lisbon properties on the market right now
Lisbon was recently ranked the best city for investment and development prospects by PwC for 2019, shooting up the list from 11th place last year. This is thanks in part to its rich and plentiful housing stock, relatively low cost of living and improving infrastructure,...
March 4, 2020
Moldova suspends citizenship-by-investment scheme
The Moldova Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) program, developed in partnership with its service provider Henley & Partners, has been temporarily suspended due to “questions about the companies that are involved in this program” after a Dubai developer used it to entice investors.
March 3, 2020
Moldovan Parliament Extends CIP Moratorium Until Sep 2020 in Final Reading
Following a final reading on Friday, the Moldovan Parliament voted to extend the already-expired moratorium on the country’s citizenship by investment program until September 1st this year. The ostensible purpose of the extension – the second in three months – is to give authorities more...
January 1, 2020
Seven Best Places To Get Residency And A Second Passport In Europe
The American interested in establishing residency or citizenship in Europe has more options today than ever in history, depending on how much time and money you’re looking to spend to achieve the objective. If you have the budget, for example, you could make a 250,000-euro...
October 9, 2019
No more Schengen Visa headaches – Get a Commonwealth passport in 45 days
Make a donation to the government of Vanuatu, and you and your family will have Commonwealth passports in 45 days. Really? Yes, really. A tropical chain of 83 islands nestled in the south Pacific, Vanuatu is a peaceful, vibrant and culturally diverse nation that’s...
June 27, 2019
Dubai developer’s Moldovan citizenship offer sparks criticism
Kleindienst says those who invest AED5m into its Heart of Europe project in Dubai will be eligible for a Moldovan citizenship-by-investment scheme
June 13, 2019
Live and work in Ireland? Here’s how:
What is it that’s attracting so many global citizens to Ireland? And how can you join them? Currently, 11.6% of Ireland’s total population are non-Irish nationals – and almost every nation in the world is represented, from Andorra to Zimbabwe; Afghanistan to Zambia. So let’s...
June 3, 2019
The wealthy are on the move, but where are they going, and why?
The Knight Frank World Wealth Report 2018 reports the world’s super-wealthy spend over USD 2.4bn on second citizenship each year, with most demand coming from China, the Middle East, and Russia. Immigration amongst high-net-worth individuals is ‘strong and growing’, the report notes. Indeed, some of...
April 4, 2019
Invest in glorious Grenada – an update on the Citizenship by Investment Program.
There are many fantastic options for Grenadian citizenship by investment . But Grenada – particularly the Grenadian real estate option – is one of the most popular, even amongst stiff competition. There are ten very good reasons for that. Let’s explore them, and then I’ll...
March 11, 2019
The Irish Company – The ideal solution for Brexit
The United Kingdom are well on their way to exit the European Union. As the 29th of March looms large in the near distance, many UK companies find themselves in an unusual situation, and may feel that they are being forced to “choose an option”...
February 17, 2019
Could investing in real estate be your path to Grenadian second citizenship?
There are many fantastic options for second citizenship. But Grenada – particularly the Grenadian real estate option – is one of the most popular, even amongst stiff competition. There are ten very good reasons for that. Let’s explore them, and then I’ll tell you how...
September 7, 2018
A LIFE BEYOND YOUR PASSPORT CONSTRAINTS
Not all passports are created equal so not all passport-holders are treated equally. How often can you feel this impact almost every element of your life? From the holidays you take, to how you conduct business, to the prospects your children enjoy. Let’s look at...
June 19, 2018
What’s the most affordable second citizenship programme?
What are the cheapest citizenship-by-investment programmes? Let’s review the current investment thresholds so you can decide which best fits your needs. The Caribbean always wins when it comes to costs, so we’ll look at the top three programmes from that region first, then throw in...
June 6, 2018
Why Vanuatu may be the ideal choice for your second citizenship
A tropical chain of 83 islands nestled in the south Pacific, Vanuatu is a peaceful, vibrant and culturally diverse nation that’s proud to welcome international travellers to its shores. But what exactly do the shores of Vanuatu hold? Not just sandy beaches and sparkling blue...
May 22, 2018
The life of Reilly? Permanent residence in Ireland.
What is it that’s attracting so many global citizens to Ireland? And how can you join them? Currently, 11.6% of Ireland’s total population are non-Irish nationals – and almost every nation in the world is represented, from Andorra to Zimbabwe; Afghanistan to Zambia. So let’s...
April 11, 2018
Asia boasts some strong global passports – but what if you’re from the rest of the continent?
Asia is a continent of opposites. As it grows in credibility, builds trust and gains strength on the world stage, so do many of its passports. Yet at the same time, the continent is also home to some of the weakest. In this piece, we’ll...
March 22, 2018
Who wants to live, study or work in the United States?
EB-5 vs E2: Sounds like we are comparing fax machines, right? But these two programmes, are two of the best ways to attain residency in the United States. But that’s where similarities end. When considering either of these, it’s vital to understand their exact requirements...
February 25, 2018
Want to trade in the European Union? Here’s why second citizenship is the solution
The European Union is the biggest economy in the world, accounting for one quarter of the world’s wealth (measured by GDP). It’s the leading global importer, exporter and investor and receives the most foreign investment and donates the most aid. Businesses in the EU’s single...
January 11, 2018
Creating a digital nation: Could Estonia’s e-Residency be right for you?
“A new digital nation for global citizens, powered by the Republic of Estonia.” That’s the official definition of the Estonian e-Residency programme – a world first, from a country so technologically forward-thinking that it’s nicknamed E-Stonia. As of November 2017, there are nearly 25,000 Estonian...
December 7, 2017
Dreaming of America: The US Immigrant Investor Program
The US has long been seen as perhaps the ultimate relocation destination. Its prosperous and stable lifestyle, rich and varied culture, and world-class healthcare and education systems are just a few elements that set it apart. But America is not known for providing an easy...
November 21, 2017
Unique perspectives – what sets the top 5 Caribbean second citizenship programmes apart?
The Caribbean is the grandfather of second citizenship. It’s where citizenship-by-investment was born, and remains one of the most popular second citizenship destinations today. But which of the top five Caribbean programmes is best for you? All five deliver citizenship in exchange for investment. All...
November 8, 2017
Sun, sand and citizenship – everything you need to know about Spain’s golden visa programme
All that glitters might just be gold. Because as of 2013, Spain introduced their ‘golden visa’ law. Put simply, it means non-EU nationals can obtain European residency in only 2-3 months using a fast track process. What do you get in return? Easy movement within...
October 17, 2017
There have been many positive developments and news items concerning Cyprus recently, so I have summarised them below: 1.The redesigned Citizenship-by-Investment Program The Cabinet in Cyprus decided on the 13th of September on a redesign of the Citizenship-by-Investment Programme. The new CIP abolishes the collective...
October 6, 2016
Cyprus – on the road to recovery
“John – tell me about Cyprus, is the program as good as I hear?” Why are so many clients asking me about Cyprus? Possibly because it has a fantastic citizenship by investment program, taking less than 90 days to grant Cypriot citizenship, has some incredible...
June 10, 2016
