Latitude News
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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14 October, 2024
Europe,
The ‘Minor Issue’ in Italian Citizenship by Descent: Recent Changes and Implications
Introduction The landscape of Italian citizenship by descent has recently undergone a significant shift due to new interpretations of what’s known as the “minor issue.” This development has the potential to impact thousands of applications for Italian citizenship, creating both challenges and opportunities for those seeking to reconnect with their Italian heritage. In this comprehensive […]
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04 October, 2024
Europe, News feed
Advocate General’s Landmark Opinion Signals Turning Point for Malta’s Citizenship by Investment
Today, Advocate General Anthony Michael Collins issued a landmark opinion on Malta’s Citizenship by Investment following the June 17, 2024 case between the European Commission and Malta in front of the European Court of Justice. AG Collins advises the Court to dismiss the European Commission’s case and orders the Commission to pay its costs and […]
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