Proposed Amendments for 2026 The Armenian government is planning significant amendments to the Citizenship Law and related fees, expected to take effect on January 1, 2026. Key changes include: ● Mandatory Preliminary Applications: Applicants will first submit an online application with all required documents. Once pre-approved, they can schedule an
Hungary is a country located in Central Europe and member of the EU as well as the Schengen Area. Hungarian governments have always been keen to encourage foreign investments. Hungary now serves as a hub for investments not only into Central and Eastern Europe, but the European Union as well.
For American investors seeking both global diversification and a pathway to European residency, leveraging an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to invest in a Portugal Golden Visa-eligible fund presents a compelling opportunity. While many investors assume international investments are complex or restricted within retirement accounts, a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) allows access
We face uncertain times in the World. This has been exacerbated by the recent changes and secession of some of the Golden Visa programs that have utilised the purchase of property as the conduit to obtain residency. This trend not only created local resentment as residents became priced out of
By Matthew Smith, TEP – Group General Manager, Southpac Group While offshore trusts are available in a variety of jurisdictions, few offer the levels of all-round benefit available in the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands is situated in the South Pacific, around a 4-hour flight from New Zealand and 8
Open-ended funds are increasingly becoming the go-to choice for investors looking to participate in the Portuguese Golden Visa programme. With their unique characteristics and benefits, these funds stand out when compared to their closed-ended counterparts. Let’s delve into why open-ended funds might just be the smarter investment choice for those
For over 30 years now, the Indian Ocean Island, Mauritius which is about 2,000 kilometres off the southeastern coast of Africa and east of Madagascar, has been vibrant to attract worldwide investors for the structuring and hosting of their cross-border investment vehicles. Mauritius is a beacon of economic success in
In a significant development for Cyprus and its integration within Europe, President Nikos Christodoulides announced at the “Beyond Sea and Sun” conference in Nicosia that Cyprus is expected to join the Schengen Area by 2025. This long-anticipated step will firmly position Cyprus as part of Europe’s seamless travel zone, bringing
ATHENS — January 11, 2025 Cyprus is on track to resolve all technical requirements necessary to join the Schengen free-travel zone by the end of this year, according to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Cyprus and Ireland remain the only European Union member states outside the Schengen area, which allows passport-free
The Portugal Golden Visa Programme continues to be one of the most reliable residency-by-investment options in Europe. Its enduring appeal is reinforced by the diverse range of funds available, enabling investors to tailor their choices to match their individual investment strategies, risk appetites and overall profiles. This flexibility, coupled with
