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Hungary Approves Granit Fund for Guest Investors
The National Immigration Directorate and Aliens policing (OIF), on Jan 22, 2025 has approved the second investment fund eligible for Guest investor visas (Golden visa). To receive Guest residence in Hungary, foreigners must invest atleast EUR 250,000 in a real estate investment fund. The property purchase route has been canceled by Hungarian government to protect…
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Vanuatu Implements Changes to FIU Due Diligence
As part of this office’s ongoing review process of its due diligence service provided to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office’s programs (DSP, CIIP & VCP), the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit will implement changes to new internal processes to better manage and safeguard its due diligence procedures. These new internal FIU processes will be in accordance with…
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Trump Excludes Birthright Citizenship to Temporary Visitors
President Trump on Jan 20,2023 signed an executive order “Protecting the meaning and value of American citizenship” excluding birthright citizenship (jus soli) to children, born to temporary visitors and unlawful mothers. Only these individuals are affected. The EO does not affect children of lawful permanent residents, to obtain documentation of their United States citizenship. The…
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Portugal Allocates €6 Million to AIMA for Swift Processing of Residence Applications
The Portuguese government has allocated €5.97 million to AIMA to expedite the regularization of over 400,000 pending residency applications, before deadline set for June 30, 2025. This initiative addresses the need to regularize immigrants, and demands from employers facing labor shortages. Government invested almost €6 million to AIMA to speed up pending immigrant residency cases.…
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St.Kitts & Nevis Approved Public Benefit Option Projects
The Public Benefit Option (PBO) is another avenue for obtaining citizenship under the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme. It involves investing in projects that benefit the public, such as; The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has launched Public Benefit Option (PBO) projects under citizenship by investment with the aim to maximise local employment, to embark upon projects including…
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Portugal GV Investment Funds Deliver Superior Returns Over Real Estate
Golden Visas programs often are tied to property investments or investment funds. The Caveat is ordinary investors may find it difficult to understand the true benefits of investing in a fund versus buying a property. Real Estate is suitable for those looking for stable income (through rental income) and long-term capital appreciation. Investment Funds, on…
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Grenada CBI Approved Real Estate 2025
The Grenada citizenship by investment program allows investors and their families investing minimum of USD 270,000 plus fees, in selected real estate projects (see below) eligible for citizenship. The processing time is 3-6 months. Investing through the real estate option is only permitted for a select number of eligible, Government-approved projects specifically for the CBI…
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Antigua CIP Extends to Families Across Five Generations
Antigua and Barbuda is the only citizenship by investment programme (CIP) in the Caribbean, granting full citizenship upto fifth generation family members including grandchildren. Antigua CIP program provides the best solution for inclusion of family dependents costwise and agewise. Family members can be added at the beginning of application or post approval in the future.…
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Key CBI Investment Opportunities in St.Kitts and Nevis
The Twin Island Federation of St.Christopher(St.Kitts) and Nevis (SKN) offers a stable political climate, a growing economy, and an attractive investment environment. The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows individuals to contribute to the nation’s growth while securing benefits like citizenship for generations. The growing economy of St. Kitts and Nevis presents abundant opportunities for international…
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AIMA Launches 90-Day Golden Visa Processing for €500K Investors
The AIMA immigration agency will be reopening 90 day processing service, starting from January 15, 2025, for ARI residence authorization procedure (with family reunification), for people who have invested at least €500,000 euros in Portugal through investment fund or capital transfer in companies creating atleast 10 jobs . AIMA promises that decisions on applications will…
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