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An Exclusive Webinar: EU Residency Options – Portugal & Beyond 
09 Jun, 2026

An Exclusive Webinar: EU Residency Options – Portugal & Beyond 

For many internationally mobile individuals and families, European residency remains one of the most effective ways to create greater flexibility, mobility, and…

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08 Jun, 2026

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What Delta Air Lines’ Direct New York Flight Means for Malta 

The launch of Delta Air Lines’ new direct service between New York and Malta has generated significant attention across the island, and for good reason.  While the arrival of a new airline route may appear, at first glance, to be an aviation or tourism story, it is arguably something much broader. Direct connectivity between Malta and one of the world’s most important financial, commercial, […]

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07 Jun, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In Barron’s

Thank you to journalist Alice Kantor from Barron’s for featuring Latitude in a recent article. In the piece “Britain, Italy, Mexico. Things You Need To Know Before Moving Abroad“, Latitude Group Managing Partner – Americas & Caribbean, Christopher Willis, shares his thoughts. Here’s an excerpt: Britain, Italy, Mexico. Things You Need To Know Before Moving […]

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04 Jun, 2026

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In Memory of Jonathan Cardona

The team at Latitude has been deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jonathan Cardona following an illness. Jonathan was one of the most influential figures in Malta’s investment migration sector and a respected leader whose contribution to public administration extended across multiple government institutions over the course of his career. He held a […]

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04 Jun, 2026

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Argentina Citizenship by Investment: Latest Market Update 

Few developments have generated as much discussion within the investment migration industry over the past year as the upcoming Argentina Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program.  What began as a policy concept is steadily evolving into a tangible framework. The legal foundations were established through Decree 366/2025, signed by President Javier Milei in May 2025, which […]

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26 May, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In Forbes

Thank you to journalist Suzanne Rowan Kelleher from Forbes for featuring Latitude in a recent article. In the piece “Rich Americans Are Collecting Citizenships As ‘Plan B’ In Uncertain Times“, Latitude CEO Eric Major shares his thoughts. Here’s an excerpt: Rich Americans Are Collecting Citizenships As ‘Plan B’ In Uncertain Times Uber-rich Americans are collecting […]

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26 May, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In Daily Tribune

Thank you to journalist Alvin Kasiban from the Daily Tribune for featuring Latitude in a recent article. In the piece ‘Wealthy Americans are collecting passports like luxury assets’, Latitude CEO Eric Major shares his thoughts. Here’s an excerpt: Wealthy Americans are collecting passports like luxury assets There was a time when a passport lived a […]

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22 May, 2026

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A Strategic Step Forward: Expanded Latitude Group Welcomes Addition of Vertex Alliance  

Latitude Group has expanded its advisory platform with the addition of Vertex Alliance, strengthening its ability to support internationally mobile individuals, families, and institutions through increasingly complex, long-term planning needs. Vertex Alliance and its team have joined the Latitude Group and are working in close alignment with Latitude as part of an expanded advisory platform, […]

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22 May, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In IMI Daily

Thank you to the team at IMI Daily for featuring Latitude in a recent article titled “Latitude Expands Integrated Advisory Offering as Vertex Alliance Joins the Group“. Here’s an excerpt: Latitude Expands Integrated Advisory Offering as Vertex Alliance Joins the Group Latitude Group has announced the addition of Vertex Alliance to its global advisory platform, marking a significant […]

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22 May, 2026

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Press Release: Latitude Group Expands Advisory Platform with the Addition of Vertex Alliance 

Malta – May 22, 2026 – Latitude, a global mobility advisory firm specializing in residency and citizenship planning, today announced a significant strategic M&A milestone as Vertex Alliance joins the Latitude Group, marking Latitude’s entry into a focused phase of strategic expansion. Vertex Alliance and its team have joined the Latitude Group and are aligning their advisory activities under the […]

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20 May, 2026

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Malta Property Market: Rental Demand and Market Dynamics 

Malta’s property market is often discussed in the context of ownership and capital growth. It is rental demand, however, that remains the most central component of the market’s overall dynamics.  Driven by a combination of local demand, international workforce mobility, and a growing services economy, Malta’s rental sector has developed into a fast-moving and highly active segment of the […]

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18 May, 2026

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Special Designated Areas in Malta: What International Buyers Need to Know 

Malta’s property market is widely regarded as one of the more accessible in Europe for international buyers. Within this landscape, Special Designated Areas (SDAs) represent a distinct category of developments that play a particularly important role for non-EU purchasers.  While Malta offers multiple routes to property ownership, SDAs are often the most straightforward option for internationally mobile individuals seeking a streamlined […]

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15 May, 2026

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Argentina Appoints Executive Director for Citizenship by Investment Agency 

Argentina has taken another formal step forward in the development of its proposed Citizenship by Investment framework, with the government officially appointing an Executive Director to oversee the country’s dedicated investment migration agency.  Through Decree 285/2026, published in Argentina’s Official Gazette, Aixa Granara has been appointed Executive Director of the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por […]

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13 May, 2026

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Buying Property in Malta: Process, Costs, and What to Expect

As one of Europe’s more accessible property markets for international buyers, Malta combines an English-speaking environment with legal transparency and an established purchasing framework – attributes that have helped make Malta a consistent point of interest for both lifestyle buyers and internationally mobile individuals.  But while the buying process is relatively straightforward, it is also highly structured. Understanding how it works in practice (from initial agreement through to final […]

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12 May, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In Digital Journal

Thank you to journalist Jon Stojan from Digital Journal for featuring Latitude in a recent article. In the piece “Global mobility as strategy: Inside Latitude Group’s advisory model for international families“, Latitude CEO Eric Major shares his thoughts. Here’s an excerpt: Global mobility as strategy: Inside Latitude Group’s advisory model for international families For decades, […]

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08 May, 2026

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An Exclusive Webinar: Türkiye’s Citizenship by Investment Real Estate Route Explained

Second citizenship is becoming an increasingly important consideration for internationally mobile individuals and families seeking greater flexibility, mobility, and long-term planning options. In response, Latitude will be hosting an upcoming webinar focused on how citizenship can be secured in practice through real estate investment in Türkiye – one of the most efficient and direct pathways […]

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07 May, 2026

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Malta Property Hotspots: Where International Buyers Are Focusing

Increasingly, in recent years, the island nation of Malta has been positioning itself as one of Europe’s most stable and internationally accessible property markets. Supported by steady economic growth, a strong services sector, and continued foreign direct investment, the country has developed a reputation for consistency rather than volatility.  In recent years, residential property prices have recorded average […]

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06 May, 2026

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Portugal Nationality Law Update (May 2026): What It Means for Golden Visa Applicants

Portugal’s revised nationality law has now reached a key milestone.  On May 3, 2026, President António José Seguro formally signed (promulgated) the updated legislation, following parliamentary approval earlier in April. The law now awaits publication in the Diário da República before entering into force.  While the reform introduces meaningful changes to Portugal’s citizenship framework, it is important […]

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30 Apr, 2026

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The Insider’s Guide to Buying Luxury Property 

London’s prime property market is often described as one of the most competitive and prestigious in the world. While that may indeed be true, it is also one of the most misunderstood.  Behind the headlines, price averages, and glossy listings lies a market shaped by limited transparency, fragmented information, and structural dynamics that often favor sellers over buyers.  […]

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16 Apr, 2026

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EU Golden Visa Holders Will Have ETIAS Exemption: New Requirement Commences Late 2026

The European Union will soon introduce the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), a new pre-travel authorization requirement for visa-exempt nationals entering the Schengen Area. ETIAS is a digital screening system designed to assess travelers before arrival, similar in concept to systems such as the United States’ ESTA. Once implemented, likely in Q4 of […]

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15 Apr, 2026

Caribbean News feed

St. Kitts and Nevis Mandatory Biometric Passport: What Citizenship by Investment Citizens Need to Know

St. Kitts and Nevis has announced a significant update to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) framework with the introduction of a National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernization Program. The initiative, which formally launches on April 14, 2026, represents a structural shift in how the Federation manages travel documentation for Citizenship by Investment applicants and existing […]

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14 Apr, 2026

Citizenship by Descent

Canadian Citizenship by Descent: ‘Lost Canadians’, Broken Rules, and the Law That Fixed Them 

By Audra De Falco, Latitude Director of Citizenship by Descent, who has worked in Citizenship by Descent since 2005, advising clients across European and Canadian programs.  Canada has one of the most complex Citizenship by Descent histories of any country in the world. For decades, a patchwork of discriminatory, arbitrary, and often contradictory laws stripped […]

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14 Apr, 2026

Citizenship by Descent

Slovakia Citizenship by Descent Is About To Become Significantly Easier. Here’s What You Need to Know. 

By Audra De Falco, Latitude Director of Citizenship by Descent, who has worked in the industry since 2005, advising clients across European and Canadian programs.  Slovakia’s government has formally approved a draft law that would eliminate the long-contentious residency permit required for citizenship applicants and modernize the application process across the board. Prepared by the Ministry […]

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13 Apr, 2026

Global News feed Panama

Panama Property Hotspots: Where International Buyers Are Focusing

Panama has increasingly attracted attention from internationally mobile individuals exploring property ownership in the Americas. Positioned at the crossroads of North and South America and operating a U.S. dollar–based economy, the country has developed a reputation for financial stability, international connectivity, and an established expatriate community.  It is also widely regarded as one of the safest countries in […]

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09 Apr, 2026

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UK Visa Requirement for St. Lucia Citizens Explained

A new UK visa requirement for St. Lucia citizens has recently been introduced, marking a notable shift in the country’s international mobility profile.  For many years, St. Lucian passport holders were able to travel to the UK for short stays without obtaining a visa in advance. That arrangement has now changed, with travelers required to apply for […]

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