New fees apply effective from Sep 23, 2020 for Portugal Golden visa scheme applied by immigration authorities in Portugal for issuing residence permits for investment activity under Article 90-A The following Government processing fees apply for all GV applications (real estate, capital transfer, bonds and other categories) Initial Application Per applicant Receipt and Analysis fee – € 533 (paid after…
The Golden visa programs and Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes both are completely different and should not be confused with each other. The important difference here is Golden visas (GV) offer only residency (no citizenship) while CBI schemes offer instant citizenship (with golden passport) from day one. GV residency schemes may be slightly expensive because it involves a property investment…
The intake of permanent selection applications under the Investor Program has been suspended from November 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021 in order to allow time for the program to be reviewed.
Cyprus has published new regulations expanding the scope of golden visa scheme with the criteria of expedited investors permit to third country nationals. The new regulations came into effect on March 27, 2021. A permanent residence permit issued for investments in real estate, businesses and share capitals. It is not to be confused with citizenship by investment scheme which is…
Malta has published regulations on March 27 for new permanent residence golden visa program which was published on official gazette making changes to the Immigration Act (CAP 217). This is a revamped program replacing the previous residency visa scheme running since 2015. As from 29th March 2021, all new applications shall be governed by MPRP regulations and no new application…
A Growing number of small and big countries offer instant citizenship for investments from day one. How many citizenship by investment schemes are there? Prospects who are interested in citizenship, want to know just how many citizenship by investment programs are there. This is very important to build trust and confidently apply for the programs. Quite often this could be…
Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes require a FBI background check report from US citizens. It is the most important document required when submitting an initial application for citizenship and permanent residence in other countries. If you have criminal history, there are high chances your application could be refused What is FBI background check? The FBI check is a criminal history…
We have compiled most important questions related to Citizenship by investment program in St Kitts and Nevis. The answers for were provided by CIU St Kitts and Nevis, the agency responsible for administering CBI program. 1. Who is required to produce a police certificate? Each main applicant and all permitted dependents 16 years and older are required to produce a…
The Montenegro Cabinet has announced extending its special economic citizenship by investment scheme until Dec 31, 2022. Previously the program was set to close on Dec 31, 2021 but the new announcement extended the deadline of the program by one year. So far out of 2000 limited quota, only 131 applications have been received and only 37 citizenships granted, the…
