Families and investors applying for citizenship by investment and golden visa schemes always on the lookout for cheapest option. Many shop around inquiring with various agents. Sometimes you get what you pay for. The cheapest option is not always the best option when it comes to immigration matters. Do NOT make your full investment (donation or real estate) before receiving…
Since 1970 people’s desire to migrate to states with favourable conditions has produced a market for passports. It took another two decades for the passport market to explode with popularity. Tonga was among the first among pacific countries to sell its passports to thousands of purchasers, starting in the early 1980s. Later in the 1990’s Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, and…
The Malta government has announced new list of restricted or banned country nationals who can and cannot apply for two programs Malta Direct Citizenship by Investment Malta Permanent Residency Program The Malta Direct citizenship program requires 750,000 euro to be granted direct citizenship in 12 months after passing background checks. The Permanent residency program will open by end of March…
Bahamas offers immediate permanent residence certificate without any trips to the country to UHNW foreigners investing in real estate or buying a home in the island. It is one of a kind residency program, suited for HNW and UHNW clients. Bahamas is one of the richest countries in the caribbean popular for holiday makers and prime demand in real estate…
Portugal may be the most popular golden visa program in the world. The application steps and process is quite delicate and requires lot of patience and handling. The entire process can take anywhere from 4-8 months. The first step to start the application process is to obtain tax number for opening bank account in Portugal. We will give you insights…
Inheritance tax rates is very important to consider when you make a property investment in a foreign country. It should not be ignored and must be a part in any future citizenship and residence planning. This is because when you pass away, the property must passed down to family beneficiaries without taxes. First you should know inheritance tax, Inheritance tax…
Portugal and Greece are the most popular golden visa schemes in Europe. These two schemes have helped raise billions of euros in foreign investments, most of these invested in real estate sector. Note that Portugal property route terminated in 2023. It is very important to understand the important difference between the two programs. This is also a frequent question asked…
The Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment program remains one of the most popular in Caribbean. It is the second best country after St Kitts in terms of passport power and visa free travel. Antigua and Barbuda has the most straightforward and transparent fee structure. We give you deep insights into the pricing of Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by investment…
The Malta Government has updated its list of ineligible candidates from applying for citizenship by investment program (IIP) and Residency by investment program. As per the new decision issued in Jan 2021, Malta has lifted ban Nigerians along with several other countries applying for citizenship and residency programs. Nigeria is an economic powerhouse and second richest country in the African…
Nigeria has emerged as the biggest african market for citizenship by investment after Middle east. A number of wealthy nigerians are interested in pursuing second citizenship and residency programs in search of new life abroad to protect their wealth. There is a new trend with increasing number of Nigerians flee poverty and unrest at home. Let us take a look at…