Author: Best Citizenships

  • Spain Votes to End Golden Visas

    Spain Votes to End Golden Visas

    Spain is inching closer to eliminating golden visa to third country nationals and foreign investors, after successfully operating the investor visa scheme for 13 years. More than 14,000 residence visas issued under the scheme and close to 7 billion euros investment. The Spanish government has taken a decision to end golden visas, citing the scheme…

  • Why Golden Visas are Superior to Caribbean Citizenship

    Why Golden Visas are Superior to Caribbean Citizenship

    Golden Visa Programs in Europe have been more appealing to international investors seeking migration and residency in one package. Golden Visas are expected to grow to $50 billion industry post 2025 in Europe alone. Portugal, Hungary, Spain, Malta and Greece have scored big, attracting billions through their Golden residence programs. Golden Visa programs typically allow…

  • St.Kitts and Nevis-  Approved CBI Projects (as of Dec 24)

    St.Kitts and Nevis- Approved CBI Projects (as of Dec 24)

    The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN) has approved several investment projects, now inviting applications under the citizenship by investment program. Only approved projects mentioned below will qualify for SKN citizenship by investment. Public Benefit Option (PBO) The PBO investments helps SKN government realize capital investment goals by maximising local employment, and embark upon…

  • Hungary Received 100+ Golden Visa Applications

    Hungary Received 100+ Golden Visa Applications

    Hungary has received 109 applications for Guest investor visa program, of which 11 investors have received Guest investor residence permit as of Sep 30, 2024, according to National Directorate of Immigration . Hungary Launched Guest investor visa program in June 2024. Currently the €250,000 investment fund route, open for investment applications. The National Directorate of…

  • AIMA Boosts Processing Capacity of Immigration Applications

    AIMA Boosts Processing Capacity of Immigration Applications

    The AIMA immigration office has increased the processing capacity of immigration applications to reduce the backlog of pending applications seeking residence permits in Portugal. Current AIMA is able to serve 6000 immigrant appointments per day, from the previous 800), that is a seven fold increase in service capacity, the Minister Antonio Amaro announced. AIMA has…

  • Application Stages for Hungary Guest Investor Visa

    Application Stages for Hungary Guest Investor Visa

    The Hungarian guest investor visa program comprises of several stages from initial application to investment to citizenship under the investment fund option. The processing time is approximately 4-6 months. 1. Initial stage 2. Entry visa application Schengen Visa Holders If you already hold a schengen visa or residence permit issued by EU schengen states, then…

  • Staggering Volume of Applications Received for Caribbean CBI

    Staggering Volume of Applications Received for Caribbean CBI

    The Eastern Caribbean countries have provided latest data upon request by European commission on citizenship by investment programs. The European Commission has been engaging with the five visa-free Eastern Caribbean countries operating investor citizenship schemes (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts andNevis, and Saint Lucia) to obtain relevant information and data on those schemes.…

  • Apostille for Chinese Applying for Citizenship by Investment

    Apostille for Chinese Applying for Citizenship by Investment

    China joined the Apostille (Hague) Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents on 7 November 2023. As a result, important documents presented for golden visas and citizenship by investment programs by chinese nationals in Europe and Caribbean, must have apostille certificate stamped, to be accepted abroad. These documents can…

  • Caribbean CBI – A Top Backup Plan for EU Citizens

    Caribbean CBI – A Top Backup Plan for EU Citizens

    The idea of CBI as a ‘Plan B’ has gained traction with wealthy europeans due to growing concerns over geopolitical uncertainties, economic and potential social unrest. It underscores the heightened desire among HNWIs for a backup plan in an increasingly unpredictable political and war landscape. The Caribbean citizenship by investments programmes ‘hold the keys’ of…

  • Portugal Prime Hospitality Fund – A High Yield Golden Visa Investment

    Portugal Prime Hospitality Fund – A High Yield Golden Visa Investment

    We offer clients a premium investment fund in Portugal that offers 10% IRR and low risk, eligible for Golden visa program. The minimum subscription to this fund is €500,000 euros to secure portuguese golden visa and later Portuguese passport after 5 years. Portugal Golden Visa Portugal Prime is a GV-eligible fund that invests in prime…