Greece Education Appeal Reshapes Golden Visa Competition for Portugal
Greece's expanding international education sector is drawing Golden Visa investors away from traditional programmes, with 20% of Greek property investments now education-driven.
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Italy Investor Visa vs Caribbean CBI: Which Route Offers Better Value?
Italy's €500,000 investment visa offers EU residency but lacks the tax benefits and passport strength of Caribbean citizenship programmes like St Kitts.
Portugal Golden Visa Leads 2026 Investment Migration Rankings
Official 2026 data reveals Portugal's €500,000 fund route outperforms 20+ global golden visa programmes for British expats seeking EU residency and tax advantages.
Italy’s Golden Visa vs Caribbean CBI: Which Route Suits US Investors?
Italy's €250,000 investor visa offers EU residency but not citizenship. Caribbean programmes like St Kitts provide full passports for similar investment levels.
Citizenship by InvestmentWhy Portugal Remains the Top EU Golden Visa Choice in 2026
Official 2026 data confirms Portugal's Golden Visa offers the most attractive combination of minimal residence requirements and maximum EU benefits for investors.
Citizenship by InvestmentPortugal Golden Visa Renewals Go Digital: 2026 Portal Launch Analysis
Portugal's new online renewal portal eliminates in-person submissions for Golden Visa holders. Digital processing aims to clear 55,000 application backlog.
Citizenship by InvestmentGreece plans new Golden Visa by Startup investment option
The Greek government plans to allow foreign nationals to invest at least €250,000 in local startups in exchange for a five-year residence permit through its Golden Visa programme. Here’s what you need to know as an investor or expat in the EU. Greek Golden Visa by startup investment Under the proposed changes, investors will be able to secure a Greek residence permit by investing a minimum of €250,000 in local startups. This new pathway offers a more affordable alternative to the existing...
Citizenship by InvestmentPrince Harry & Meghan have bought a property in Portugal – Will it qualify them for a Golden Visa and EU residency?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly paid for a property in Portugal's exclusive Comporta region. Buying a home in Portugal have led many to speculate whether the Sussexes may be after EU residency to maintain closer ties with the royal family. More particularly, they may want to bring their children closer to their grandpa, King Charles III. Following Brexit, the Sussexes, like all British citizens, have lost their automatic right to EU freedom of movement. Their royal status...
Citizenship by InvestmentUpdate: Spanish Golden Visa still alive and kicking months later despite Government’s announcement to abolish it
Early April this year, the Spanish government announced its plans to abolish its popular Golden Visa programme. Yet, as of writing, the scheme remains fully operational. This welcome turn of events is a promising sign of good will from the government toward existing and would-be golden visa holders. What is the Spanish Golden Visa? The Spanish Golden Visa , officially known as the Residency by Investment programme, offers non-EU nationals a path to residency through sizable investment into...
Citizenship by InvestmentSpanish Congress to Consider Abolishing the Golden Visa: What We Know So Far
Like many residency by investment programmes in Europe, the Spanish Golden Visa has been a big topic of debate lately. In April 2024, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put forward a proposal to shut down the investor visa. Despite gaining support from the Spanish Council of Ministers, discussions about ending the programme only kicked off in July. Come September, the Spanish Congress will consider the bill proposal. Here's what we know so far about this potentially major change to Spain's...