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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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AIMA Implements Stricter Rules for Residence Permit Applications
AIMA has tightened rules for residence permit and renewal application processes including for golden visa investors Incomplete applications will not be accepted by the Agency. From 28 April 2025, residence applications made under the Aliens Act will only be received when they are complete. According to the official announcement, effective from 28 April 2025 applications… Read more >>
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AIMA Cuts Waiting Times for Lawyers
The Portugal immigration office (AIMA) has introduced a streamlined application process for applications submitted by lawyers and law firms, according a signed cooperation agreement on “code of good practises” between AIMA and Portuguese Bar Association. This came a result of conclusion of an institutional dialogue process that began several months ago and aims to provide… Read more >>
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Financing/Loans for Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal golden visa has become more accessible and cheaper by financing €500,000 investment fund investment. There are number of private equity and venture capital funds that invests in energy, hospitality, crypto, agriculture and technology. Financing With US and the rest of the world and the stock market taking the impact. We had some investors asking… Read more >>
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Why Europe Beats US in the Gold Card Game
When it rains it pours. It’s chaos under Trump‘s second presidency. Detentions, questioning and deportations and student visa revocations are endless. Even US citizens are not spared. All non-citizens who spend 30 days or more are asked to register with in the US. Trump EO has called for increased vetting of all immigrants living in… Read more >>
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Hungary Amends Law to Revoke Citizenship of Dual Citizens
On 1 April 2025, a new draft law was introduced in the Hungarian Parliament that aims at suspending the citizenship of Hungarian citizens, who are dual nationals of “other” states – outside of EU/EEA area for up to 10 years. Dual Hungarian citizens with Hungarian and EU/EEA citizenship are unaffected by this law change. Hungary’s parliament has voted… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Modernizes Processing of CBI Applications
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) has unveiled the official launch of “Saturn“, a new smart digital platform that will streamline the way citizenship applications are processed boosting the efficiency of the system. The tech upgrade will directly benefit – Applicants, agents, due diligence providers and other authorised stakeholders with live, monitoring… Read more >>
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Key Documents for Opening Bank Account in Portugal
One of the key requirements to apply for Portugal golden visa program is open a bank account in Portugal remotely as a foreigner. The first step to begin opening bank account remotely for foreigners (purpose of investing in golden visa) is to hire the services of a reputable lawyer in Portugal. Hire a Lawyer The… Read more >>
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How to Get Portugal Golden Visa For €300,000 Financing option
We now offer exclusive investment opportunity to secure Portuguese golden visa for €300,000 (instead of 500,000) investment to our clients. With our hospitality investment fund, clients put down initial €300K and rest 200K will be financed by our lender. This way GV investors don’t have to commit to entire 500K and bear no risks. The… Read more >>
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St. Kitts Adopts Strict Reforms Against Abuse
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) have strengthened laws, taking measures against abuse of CBI program, in order to preserve the international reputation of the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. As a result of these measures, agents have been blacklisted and several citizenships canceled by the… Read more >>
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Its Now or Never for Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Elections 2025 could turn out be a game changer for the Portugal golden visa program. Portugal is a finely carved visa-by-investment scheme open to non-EU citizens and third country nationals. Your investment comes with a residence visa to immigrate to Europe. As a result of political uncertainty in Portugal, it may come down… Read more >>
