Golden visas opens a wide range of possibilities for bitcoin and cryptocurrency investors looking to expand their business presence across the globe. You could have a second home abroad to promote your coin and attend major blockchain events to promote your digital products. You have to remember that golden visas only offer residency for investments, citizenship is possible at a…
The Malaysian Government has decided to temporarily suspend the My Second Home (MM2H) program due to Covid-19 pandemic and re-evaluation of the program. The announcement was made on Aug 4. This suspension will be lifted once the review of the program will be completed. No foreigners will be allowed to enter Malaysia following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. No applications…
Have we learnt anything at all from Covid-19? The Lockdown restrictions taught us the importance of family and loved ones. The Covid19 Lockdowns has made ALL of us to rethink about having second residence or citizenship abroad. Don’t be trapped in one country under draconian rules, hostile governments run by dictators, political chaos, inequality, racial segregation, economic meltdown and harmful…
Applying for schengen visa is an important decision. It is also important that you are careful and you provide necessary documentation beyond any reasonable doubt, so that you are not refused of visa. Refusals will have a big impact on your future visa applications as visa databases are shared with several countries. How consular officers make decisions? Consular officers take…
The European commission has made important changes to Schengen visas. The EU rules on short-stay schengen visas apply worldwide from 2 February 2020 which applies for 105 country nationals. As per new changes implemented in schengen visa rules, it is possible to get 5 year multiple entry schengen visas for applicants from 105 countries with a positive visa history. The…
Cyprus is a warm mediterranean country and the country received its EU membership since 1 May 2004 and euro area member since 1 January 2008. It is important to remember that Cyprus is currently in the process of joining the Schengen area. You also have to remember that Cyprus is the only european country besides Malta, that is part of…
I have been a professional chess player for many years and for sure i have used gambits effectively in many situations. How does the game of gambits fit into citizenship?. Gambits often played in the game of chess and also applies in real life with ‘citizenship’. A gambit is sacrificing one piece to attain superior position in a game. This…
Where to invest during Covid-19 pandemic? The Coronavirus has created new safe haven investments when it comes to valued investing in safe havens. As waves of coronavirus spreads and people are put in frequent lockdowns, many have thought about citizenship and residence planning abroad, escaping to Covid free countries for a peace of mind. This has led to spike in…
Portugal has announced a new facility for automatic renewal of residence permits online for foreigners and third country nationals already living in Portugal. This automatic renewal service provided by SEF borders authority is not available for the following residence permit holders Study or volunteers Residence permit holders for investment activity (golden visa) Family members of EU citizens Permanent resident permit…
Einstein considered himself a citizen of the world. Albert Einstein described himself as a world citizen and supported the cosmopolitan idea throughout his life.