Industry news

A selection of relevant news and updates on the residency and citizenship by investment industry

The Benefits of Citizenship by Investment: Why It’s Worth Considering

In today’s globalised world, the concept of citizenship by investment (CBI) has gained significant traction. Second citizenship is more than just a passport. It can open doors to new opportunities and provide a safety net for you and your family. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of CBI

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How to Choose the Right Citizenship by Investment Programme for You

Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes have become popular for individuals seeking greater global mobility, financial benefits, and improved security. Whether it’s the appeal of visa-free travel, a more stable lifestyle, or the opportunity to expand your business reach, these programmes offer plenty of advantages. But with various options on the

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Unlock Europe for Less: Discover the Cheapest Golden Visas Programmes

Here are two things you need to know about European golden visas. First, they are some of the most sought-after in the world, and second, there is a lot to choose from. In fact, there are more than 100 globally and over half of EU member states offer golden visas.

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Fast-track Spanish Citizenship with the Spain Golden Visa

The Spain Golden Visa is one of Europe’s most highly prized investor visas, and for good reason. It allows investors and their families to live, work and study in Spain. It also grants access to one of the world’s best healthcare systems. And while it is a residency by investment

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The future of the Portugal Golden Visa explained

The fate of the Portugal Golden Visa has been up in the air since sweeping changes were announced by Prime Minister António Costa in February 2016. The aim was to tackle the country’s housing problem, and the Portugal Golden Visa found itself in the crosshairs of the proposed measures. What

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The UAE Golden Visa in 2023

Since 1980, the population in the UAE has increased by 164% from 1.01 million to 10.17 million in 2023. The huge increase is largely driven by expats. According to the latest statistics, expats make up a staggering 88.5% of the total population of the UAE in 2023. The UAE Golden

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Final boarding call for the Portugal Golden Visa

After 11 years, it looks like this could be the final boarding call for the Portugal Golden Visa. The scheme has established itself as one of the most popular and sought-after of its kind in Europe and worldwide. But in February, the Portuguese Government announced its intention to scrap the

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Is it adeus for the Portugal Golden Visa?

On February 16th 2023, the Portuguese government announced changes to the country’s golden visa programme. However, the announcement has created more questions than answers. So, is the country’s hugely successful golden visa programme ending? In this article, we shed some light on the recent announcement and what we know so

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Invest in a Portuguese Golden Visa in 2023: Act now!

Some second citizenship specialists have urged people who want to invest in a Portuguese golden visa in 2023 to start the process as soon as possible. At the beginning of 2022, the Portuguese government implemented a series of changes to its citizenship by investment scheme, which forced investors to buy

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Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa: How to apply

The Portuguese digital nomad visa has become a reality. On October 30th, the Portuguese government announced the new digital nomad visa scheme for foreigners who would like to move and work in a beautiful country located on the coast of the Atlantic ocean.  In this blog, we will give you

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