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Spain may end its Golden Visas in January 2025 - What you need to know Citizenship by Investment

Spain may end its Golden Visas in January 2025 – What you need to know

The Spanish residency-by-investment programme has been one of the most successful Golden Visas in the EU. The country issued 11,464 golden visas since its launch, with nearly 2,500 in real estate investment visas given in 2022 alone. However, Spain's Congress of Deputies has already approved a bill that will terminate the Golden Visa and the end of the programme might come as soon as January 1st, 2025. What's changing? Spain may officially end its Golden Visa residency programme on 1 January...

Angela Taylor 6 min read
Greece plans new Golden Visa by Startup investment option Citizenship by Investment

Greece 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...

Jessica Garcia 2 min read
Prince Harry & Meghan have bought a property in Portugal - Will it qualify them for a Golden Visa and EU residency? Citizenship by Investment

Prince 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...

Jessica Garcia 2 min read
Portugal Immigration Office (AIMA) Issued Record Number of Golden Visas to Investors and their Families in 2023 Citizenship by Investment

Portugal Immigration Office (AIMA) Issued Record Number of Golden Visas to Investors and their Families in 2023

The Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has released its much-awaited data report, the Relatório de Migrações e Asilo . It shows that applications for residency permits and family reunifications increased threefold last year under the Golden Visa programme. The big jump in residency permit applications and issuances comes despite recent changes to the Golden Visa scheme, including the removal of real estate investments as a qualifying option. What AIMA's Report Says...

Jessica Garcia 2 min read

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