Latitude News – Page-2
19 February, 2025
News feed,
Why Americans Are Buying a Second Citizenship and Foreign Passport
Only 51% of US citizens hold a valid US passport. But a remarkable shift is occurring – Americans aren’t only traveling abroad more than ever before. They’re increasingly seeking second citizenship and global mobility options. And this pursuit of dual citizenship transcends political divisions. Conservatives, liberals, and centrists desire more opportunity, mobility, security, and optionality […]
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31 January, 2025
Caribbean, News feed
Antigua & Barbuda’s 2025 CBI: Key Insights from the CIU
In a recent webinar hosted by Christopher Willis, Managing Partner at the Latitude Group, two of Antigua & Barbuda’s top Citizenship by Investment (CBI) officials—CEO Charmaine Quinland-Donovan and Ambassador Jeffrey Hadeed—shared timely updates on the country’s Citizenship by Investment program. Donovan and Hadeed highlighted the program’s evolving landscape, the importance of due diligence, and new […]
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29 January, 2025
Europe, News feed
Portugal Golden Visa: New Timeline for Existing Applicants
The Portugal Golden Visa Program has undergone significant updates, offering major advantages to those who have already applied. One of the most groundbreaking changes is that the five-year eligibility period for citizenship now begins from the date you submit your application online. This means time spent waiting for approval and biometric appointments now counts toward […]
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29 January, 2025
Europe, News feed
Portugal Golden Visa Program: Faster Path to Citizenship with New Updates
The Portugal Golden Visa Program has recently undergone significant updates, offering major advantages to new applicants. The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has confirmed that the five-year eligibility period for citizenship begins from the date you submit your application online. This means time spent waiting for your approval and biometric appointment will count […]
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24 January, 2025
Europe, News feed
The Sovereignty Question: Malta’s CBI Programme at a Crossroads
Opinion Piece by Ryan Darmanin, COO & Managing Director, Latitude Malta As the European Court of Justice (ECJ) prepares to issue its much-anticipated verdict on Malta’s Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programme, the debate surrounding investment migration has been reignited. The stakes are immense, and the implications of the ruling will reverberate across Europe and beyond. At the […]
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16 January, 2025
Europe, News feed
How to Use Your IRA or 401k to Fund a Portugal Golden Visa
Expert Guidance from Valerie Blanks Valerie J. Blanks, JD, LL.M., a former corporate tax attorney and now a Strategic Partner at the Latitude Group, provides invaluable insights into using retirement funds to secure a Portugal Golden Visa. “Using your IRA or 401k to fund a Portugal Golden Visa is not just a smart financial move,” […]
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27 November, 2024
Europe, News feed
Spain Golden Visa Real Estate Pathway Still Open: Act Before March 2025
Despite speculation about the imminent closure of Spain’s Golden Visa Program, the real estate investment pathway is still open and accepting applications. Recent developments provide clarity on the legislative timeline and highlight the urgency for investors to act now. What’s Happening with the Golden Visa Program? On November 14, 2024, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved […]
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20 November, 2024
Europe, News feed
Malta Permanent Residence Program Price Increase
The Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) is undergoing significant updates effective January 1, 2025, introducing increased financial thresholds and revised eligibility criteria. Here are the key changes summarized: Changes Effective January 1, 2025: For applicants securing permanent residence under the MPRP with a lease or property purchase, the capital outlay will increase by a minimum […]
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29 October, 2024
Latitude in the news,
IMGlobal Wealth interview with Eric Major – Latitude Group’s Pioneering Role in Investment Migration
“…as witnessed throughout my 30 years in this field, the future of the Investment Migration industry remains very bright, with demand for our services growing by double-digits every year, thus making it a very exciting field to be part of.” – Eric Major.
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18 October, 2024
Events,
Italian Citizenship “Minor Issue” Conference Held at the Italian Chamber of Deputies
On October 18, 2024, a significant conference on Italian citizenship was held at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. Titled “La Cittadinanza italiana: Uno sguardo al futuro senza dimenticare le radici” (“Italian Citizenship: Looking Towards the Future With a Nod to Our Past”), two key associations organized the event: the Association of Jure Sanguinis Attorneys […]
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