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14 November, 2025
Europe, News feed
Portugal’s Citizenship Law Frozen: What Golden Visa Investors Need to Know Now
Executive Summary for Golden Visa Investors Portugal’s newly approved nationality law amendments are now frozen after a rare preventive constitutional review—a constitutional mechanism used only twice in Portugal’s history. Until the Constitutional Court issues a ruling, current citizenship rules remain fully in place for Golden Visa investors The proposed amendments would significantly impact Golden Visa […]
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10 November, 2025
Europe, News feed
Italy Golden Visa & Elective Residence Visa: What to Know About 2025’s New Biometric Requirements
Italy’s 2025 immigration reforms have reshaped the landscape for high-net-worth individuals and retirees seeking long-term residence. Under Decree-Law 145/2024, biometric enrollment—specifically fingerprinting and digital photographs— are now mandatory for applicants pursuing the Italy Golden Visa or Italy Elective Residence Visa. These changes reflect a broader EU push for secure, fraud-resistant visa systems and demand more […]
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10 November, 2025
Europe, News feed
Italy’s Flat-Tax Regime and Milan’s Rise: A Blueprint for Wealth Migration
Italy is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking residence through investment. At the heart of this transformation is Milan—a city that blends financial sophistication, cultural prestige, and strategic tax incentives. With the Italian flat-tax regime now firmly established, Milan is reshaping the appeal of Italy’s residence-by-investment programs for global investors, […]
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10 November, 2025
Europe, News feed
Why the Italy Elective Residence Visa Appeals to Global Retirees
The Italy Elective Residence Visa (ERV) is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive retirement pathways for financially independent individuals seeking a high-quality lifestyle in Europe. Unlike traditional work permits or investor visas, the Italy retirement visa offers a dignified, non-employment-based route to long-term residence in one of the EU’s most culturally rich nations. What […]
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10 November, 2025
Global, News feed
Panama: The Country of the Moment for Investing and Living
Panama is no longer just a stopover—it’s a strategic destination for global investors, entrepreneurs, and families seeking financial freedom, lifestyle quality, and geographic advantage. With a dollarized economy, political stability, and a growing international community, Panama has emerged as Latin America’s most compelling hub for relocation and investment. A Global Gateway for Business and Lifestyle […]
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07 November, 2025
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Portuguese Citizenship Law Approved by Parliament — Awaiting Presidential Action
The Portuguese Parliament has approved a new Citizenship Law that introduces significant changes to the nationality process for foreign residents, including stricter eligibility requirements and a redefined residence timeline. However, despite parliamentary approval, the law is not yet in effect. Under the Constitution, the President of the Republic must now decide whether to promulgate the […]
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27 October, 2025
Europe, News feed
Portugal Golden Visa Update: Parliament Approves Stricter Citizenship Laws — Presidential Review Still to Come
Today, Portugal’s Parliament has advanced a version of the nationality law reform that could extend the required period of residence for citizenship applications to ten years, affecting Golden Visa investors and other foreign residents. While this version represents the most restrictive draft to date, it has not yet become law. The reform must still pass […]
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23 October, 2025
Europe, News feed
Greece Golden Visa: Europe’s Best Real Estate Residency for 2025
Why Greece Is the New Portugal If you missed Portugal’s golden window, Greece might be your second chance. In 2024, while other programs tightened their rules, Greece introduced a real estate category that stayed at just €250,000. That’s half of Portugal’s former threshold and still one of the lowest in the EU. It’s a foothold […]
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03 October, 2025
Global, News feed
Strategic Residency Alternatives to the H-1B Visa: Canada and Europe in Focus
A Turning Point for H-1B Visa Holders in the U.S. In 2025, the United States introduced a new $100,000 application fee for new H‑1B visa petitions. Whilst the White House clarified that the fee does not apply to current H‑1B visa holders or renewal applications, the unprecedented cost increase sparked concern among many foreign professionals. […]
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01 October, 2025
Europe, News feed
Italy Golden Visa | Residence by Investment Guide
Italy Residence by Investment Overview For investors, entrepreneurs, and families seeking new opportunities in Europe, the Italy Residence by Investment (RBI) Program offers a path to long-term security, mobility, and lifestyle enhancement. The program is officially called the Italy Investor Visa but is often referred to internationally as the Italy Golden Visa. Unlike short-stay visas, […]
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