Category: Citizenship

  • Egypt Nationality by Investment

    Egypt Nationality by Investment

    The Egypt’s citizenship by investment (CIP) is highly underrated and least known investment schemes in the World. It is the only golden passport program in Africa. The fast tracked citizenship granted within 3 months to foreigners in exchange for financial investment made in the country (eg. Real estate). If not for investment, under normal circumstances,…

  • President Signs Portugal Housing Bill

    President Signs Portugal Housing Bill

    The Last golden visa train has left Portugal for real estate investors who missed investing 280,000 euros. On Sep 30, The President of Portugal has signed the Mais Habitação bill after being reapproved by the parliament. The new legislation terminates all real estate investments under the renewed Golden visa program. This time the president signed…

  • Dutch Golden Visa Ending in Jan 1, 2024

    Dutch Golden Visa Ending in Jan 1, 2024

    The Dutch Golden Visa program is closing soon. According to the Government announcement IND, The residence permit for foreign investors will no longer be available from 1 January 2024. Those who wish to invest in Netherlands must submit applications before this date to receive residence permit for investment. The Dutch government officially launched the “Wealthy…

  • Portugal GV Legislation Approved

    Portugal GV Legislation Approved

    The Portuguese national assembly has voted and approved the 81/XV GV legislation (second one) without making any major reforms on Sep 21, 2023 and will be sent to President of the Republic for the approval. The President will have a week to approve the legislation. The President can again veto or accept the bill. Earlier…

  • Antigua CIP Report 2022

    Antigua CIP Report 2022

    The Citizenship by Investment Unit of Antigua & Barbuda has published annual report for 2022 for the CIP programme. Antigua CIP was officially launched on Oct 10, 2013 and since then a total of 3,779 applications submitted from Inception to Dec 31, 2022 during a timeframe of nine years, according to the data Antigua &…

  • Portugal Golden Visa Bill to be Voted again in Parliament

    Portugal Golden Visa Bill to be Voted again in Parliament

    The New regulations for the Portuguese Golden Visa, under the program “Mais Habitação”, shall be voted again on the 21st of September 2023! After that the voted promulgation will be sent to President for approval which will take another 2 weeks. It is possible the president of the republic could veto the bill (like last…

  • The Indonesia Golden Visa

    The Indonesia Golden Visa

    Indonesia has launched a new golden visa scheme to attract foreign investment into the country. The program has created much hype among international investors and notable figures. Golden Visas in Indonesia are visas granted to foreigners as a basis for a stay permit for 5 to 10 years to support the national economy. The minimum…

  • Can applicant with two wives apply for golden visa?

    Can applicant with two wives apply for golden visa?

    When a man marries multiple wives,it is called polygyny, which is unlawful in many countries. It is not possible to apply for golden visas or citizenship by investment in Europe or Caribbean with multiple wives (they must chose one partner). Note Polygyny is banned in all EU member states. Polygny is currently legal in 58…

  • Q&A – Closing of Ireland Golden Visa Program

    Q&A – Closing of Ireland Golden Visa Program

    The Golden Visa Program in Ireland, known as Immigrant Investor Program (IIP), was opened in 2012 to bring added benefits to the economy of Ireland. The Government announced on Feb 15, 2023 the closing of the golden visa scheme in Ireland. Below are important questions answered by Immigration office. 1.What is Irish Immigrant Investor Golden…

  • Grenada Mandatory Interview Requirements

    Grenada Mandatory Interview Requirements

    The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme now requires citizenship applicants, who are age 17 years or older, to participate in a mandatory interview. The commencement of the interview process will take effect September 4, 2023 for all applications, as per Circular No. 9 of Sep 1, 2023 To satisfy the programme’s new regulation, applicants must…