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Spain Investor Visas Abolished from 3rd April 2025
Spain has officially closed the investor visas (golden visa scheme) effective from April 3, 2024, according to the official statement from Ministry of Foreign affairs of the Spanish government. Their website reads Investor visas will be abolished from 3rd April 2025. Applications will be accepted at BLS until 1st April. Spain has terminating its golden… Read more >>
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Q&A – Nauru Economic Citizenship
Below are some important questions asked by clients before investing in Nauru’s new economic citizenship program. Where is Republic of Nauru? Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic, located in the Central Pacific. With a population of around 12,000, it’s known for its unique phosphate-rich ecosystem and is now focusing on sustainable development and climate… Read more >>
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Portugal Tax Haven Blacklisted Countries
Portugal maintains an official blacklist of countries and jurisdictions considered for legal and tax purposes as tax havens. The purpose of this list is countering tax avoidance and evasion. Many of these countries in the list have double taxation agreements and committed to exchange of information under OECD tax exchange. The disadvantages of investing from a blacklisted country for… Read more >>
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Grenada Speeds Up Citizenship Certificate Issuance
Grenada has streamlined the issuing of automated citizenship certificates, boosting the efficiency of the citizenship by investment program by significantly cutting down the waiting times for issuing citizenship certificate. The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada has announced the implementation of the new automated Citizenship Certificate. The SR&O for the new automated citizenship certificate was gazetted… Read more >>
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Why Trump Gold Card Makes Sense?
On Feb, 25, President Trump unveiled a biggest golden visa scheme the world has ever seen. Trump got the attention of the richest people in the world to come and invest in the US. Trump gold cards has set off a buying frenzy, already 1000 gold cards sold in a single day each card costs… Read more >>
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Latvia Dual Citizenship Permitted Countries 2025
Latvia permits dual citizenship to its citizens, only with 40 countries in the list below. This applies to born and naturalized citizens. Children of citizens of Latvia may hold dual citizenship with any country until they turn 25 years of age. A citizen of Latvia who has acquired citizenship with an unpermitted country has an obligation to submit… Read more >>
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Portuguese A2 Language Test for Citizenship
Portugal requires all foreigners and expats to pass A2 portuguese language test, a pre-condition for permanent residency or citizenship. It is an important legal requirement. There are two pathways to prove proficiency in portuguese language.. Two Paths Both are accepted by AIMA immigration office. The important difference here is CIPLE is for those who already… Read more >>
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Vanuatu CBI Remains Open Despite CIIP Suspension
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program is still open for investment despite the suspension of CIIP (Capital investment immigration program). The other three investment routes DSP, VCP and REO remain open and still accepting applications. The CIIP is a cheaper version requiring $100,000 non-refundable, channeled to key sectors of the economy. The Vanuatu Government, through… Read more >>
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Key Benefits of Italy Golden Visa
To encourage foreign investment, Italy has introduced favorable fiscal policies for new residents, offering significant tax breaks and incentives such as the Investor Visa for Italy, also known as the Golden Visa. This program is one of Italy’s primary tools for attracting foreign investment, allowing non-EU citizens to obtain a residence permit in exchange for… Read more >>
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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 >>
