The citizenship by investment programs enables investors to rapidly obtain citizenship with no required residence period, or only a short one. On Feb. 25, a U.S. government delegation led by Anna Morris, the Department of Treasury’s deputy assistant secretary, attended a meeting in Saint Christopher, in St Kitts & Nevis, to discuss the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs
A growing number of African nations are looking to attract high-net-worth individuals by offering residence and citizenship through investment programs By Seth Onyango, bird story agency African economies looking to attract fresh investments are turning to innovative programs that offer residence and dual citizenship opportunities to investors with deep pockets. Migration
Only 136 residence permits have been issued on the basis of a real estate investment in Spain in 2022, which is 72 per cent lower than the 497 visas issued by the Spanish consulates worldwide a year before, in 2021. Data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Spanish
High net-worth individuals can obtain a 10-year residency visa by investing ₹21.5 crore in a real estate asset. Real estate prices in European Union countries have risen, causing an increase in investment thresholds and the termination of Golden Visas offered to wealthy individuals. As a result, Indian investors are turning to
Albania’s Golden Passport Program, warned previously by Prime Minister Edi Rama, may remain an unimplemented plan after the country has officially suspended this scheme. During the European Union (EU)-Albania Stabilization and Association Council meeting, Albania’s PM confirmed that the much-criticized scheme would not become effective in the near future, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Rama
The two cities have set up new fund structures to lure wealth away from traditional offshore financial centres In 2020, the pandemic halted travel and shut borders. But at the same time, two of Asia’s biggest financial hubs saw an opportunity to shift the global centre of gravity for hedge
Portuguese authorities have announced that the country’s residence by investment programme will no longer be available. The decision has been pushed by the ongoing housing crisis in the country, as housing prices have soared while Portuguese wages have remained the same. More specifically, the rental prices have increased by 37
By Arta Desku Authorities in Indonesia have unfolded plans to introduce the Golden Visa Program for foreigners, thus permitting them to acquire residency in this country provided they meet specific conditions and make a financial contribution to the country’s economic sector. Through the Golden Visa scheme, which is a version of
In the last 3 years, The percentage of visas granted increased by 40%. Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru are the Latin American countries on the podium with the most applications. The American dream of living and working legally in the United States is possible and not that complicated if you
The government of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced temporary improvements to the Citizenship by Investment Program that will be effective until June 30, 2023, to boost the hospitality industry. The changes include: reduced contribution amounts for foreign nationals applying though the Sustainable Growth Fund non-refundable-contribution pathway (USD 125,000 for a main
