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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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07 November, 2025
Europe, News feed
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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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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10 September, 2025
Europe, News feed
Malta Citizenship by Investment: Transitioning to Citizenship by Merit
For years, Malta’s citizenship by investment program was a popular choice among global investors. But in April 2025, the European Court of Justice ruled that Malta’s Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) program was incompatible with EU law because it treated citizenship as a financial transaction rather than a genuine connection to the country. In response, Malta […]
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28 August, 2025
Caribbean, Europe News feed
2025 Guide: Second Citizenship & Residency Options for Americans
Across the United States, a growing number of individuals are reassessing their long-term plans. Shifts in domestic policy, expanded federal oversight, and proposed changes to personal rights, including marriage equality and other lifestyle freedoms, have sparked a surge of interest in second citizenship and residency programs. For many high-net-worth Americans, this is not about abandoning […]
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