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Citizenship by InvestmentPortugal's Golden Visa requires just seven days annually in-country, with family inclusion under a single €500,000 investment and Schengen travel access.
Citizenship by InvestmentIndonesia's golden visa programme has attracted $2.95 billion in investment by 2026, with Americans leading applications. Here's how it compares to Caribbean CBI routes.
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic's 2025 Greek Golden Visa acquisition highlights how elite investors are choosing Athens over traditional European destinations.
Official 2026 industry data reveals how Portugal's Golden Visa fund market has evolved following real estate removal, with new priorities for investors.
Citizenship by Investment2024 has been a busy year for Golden Visa programmes. Portugal has hinted at including Bitcoin as an investment option, with Spain considering a raft of changes. Now, St Kitts and Nevis has announced three major changes (and a small one ) to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) scheme. Off the back of plummeting demand, the Caribbean nation has already gazetted the changes meant to relax the conditions for obtaining residency by foreign investors. Here's what you need to know. Why the...
Citizenship by InvestmentThe UAE has launched the Blue Residence visa. It's a long-term programme offering ten-year residency to foreigners who've major contributions to environmental protection. Unlike the existing residency by investment programme, it doesn't require any financial outlay. Let's talk into who qualifies for this new visa, how to get it, and what benefits it offers. Getting to know the UAE Blue Residence The Blue Residence Visa is the UAE's latest initiative to attract global talent. It was announced...
Citizenship by InvestmentLike 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...
Citizenship by InvestmentSpain's Golden Visa programme has long been a popular choice for non-EU investors seeking residency and a second passport in Europe. However, recent changes have altered the options for prospective applicants. In April 2024, the Spanish government got rid of the property investment option for Golden Visas. This move aimed to ease pressures on the housing sector and address concerns about potential money laundering risks. Despite this change, the Spanish Golden Visa programme remains open,...
Citizenship by InvestmentPortugal offers multiple residency options for foreign nationals, with the Golden Visa for investors and the D2 Entrepreneur Visa being two of the most sought-after routes. Under the Golden Visa programme, non-EU nationals can obtain Portuguese residency by investing a minimum of €250,000 into cultural heritage projects, approved funds, scientific research, or businesses. The D2 Visa, conversely, requires no set investment amount but is specifically intended for entrepreneurs looking to...
Citizenship by InvestmentThe Portugal residency by investment programme is one of the most popular golden visas in Europe. It offers non-EU nationals an opportunity to obtain residency for five years in exchange for investment, with several options available. Until late last year, the most preferred investment option was investing €280,000 or €350,000 in the property market. With real estate investments no longer accepted, golden visa applicants are increasingly opting for fund investments, requiring at least...
