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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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AIMA Opens New Online Service for Residence Permits
AIMA provides another online service related to the Residence Permit to expedite the processing of expiring residence permits. This new functionality is available on the Contact Form found at the following link: contactenos.aima.gov.pt . All foreign citizens holding a card/title when choosing the “Residence Permit” topic can ask AIMA for: Correct completion of the form requires submission of a copy of the… Read more >>
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Why Invest in Portugal Open Ended Funds
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. Over 90% of the investment funds promoted for Portugal GV are closed-end funds, leaving little room to understand the benefits… Read more >>
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No Applications Accepted for Vanuatu CIIP
On March 17, 2025, the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission issued an official announcement, during its cabinet meeting on March 12, 2025, decided to suspend all applications for CIIP citizenship by investment program under Decision No. 12 of 2025. No applications for CIIP citizenship will be accepted until new regulations are published. The New CIIP regulation will… Read more >>
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Vanuatu Citizenship Office Clarifies on Issuance of Passports
The Citizenship Office and Commission makes it clear that its institution is a Constitutional body and is governed by its own legislation namely the Citizenship Act CAP1121 as amended. As provided in the Act, the Citizenship by Investment Programs is regulated by its own owned regulations. Thus, the Citizenship office and Commission by law is… Read more >>
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Portugal Launches Unified ID Number to Foreigners
The Portugal government has launched a single identification number system, available for foreigners living and working in Portugal. Under the single unified system, which was launched on March 14, 2025 allows immigrants to apply for the NIF, NISS and NNU through a single application procedure. AIMA has partnered with other public entities to implement the… Read more >>
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St.Kitts to Launch New Digital Platform
The Government of St.Kitts and Nevis, will be launching soon, a new digital platform for agents, set to revolutionise the CBI Programme, under the collaborative approach in advancing the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme. This was announced on 12 March 2025, by His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, the Executive Chairman of the… Read more >>
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Portugal’s Political Crisis and the Fate of Golden Visa
Portugal’s government has collapsed after no confidence vote in parliament, bringing uncertainty to the country until a new government will be voted in the next May 18 elections. Portugal is seeing through three elections within three years, with minority governments struggling to maintain power lacking support, suggesting “precarious” politics. Luis Montenegro became new prime minister… Read more >>
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Convert Crypto to Fiat for Portugal Golden Visa
Taking out a loan with Bitcoin as collateral is a neat trick to convert your bitcoin/crypto assets into fiat, you can then re-invest in the Crypto backed fund (500,000 euros) eligible for Portugal golden visa. Crypto Loans (lending) can be obtained in fiat (all major currencies) through AAVE or cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Gemini) based… Read more >>
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Grenada Bans Owner Loan Financing Arrangements
The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) of Grenada in a circular has warned investors not to participate in unlawful discounting activities and unapproved owner loan/financing arrangement promoted by agents to potential applicants under the CBI program. So far 8 investment applications have been denied by Grenada authorities in 24/2,5 based on evidence of such illegally promoted… Read more >>
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What is Trump Gold Card?
President Trump unveiled a gold card visa program on February 25, 2025 to investors and companies, a ground breaking initiative to pay off US debt. The Gold card is a superior version of green card, conferring immediate permanent residency to wealthy foreigners with green card privileges, who pay $5 million fee with a path to… Read more >>
