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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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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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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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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Portugal’s Parliament has recently approved revisions to the country’s nationality law, introducing potential changes that could significantly affect the citizenship timeline for foreign applicants, including those under the Portugal Golden Visa program. While the development has understandably raised concerns, it is important to distinguish between what has been proposed, what is confirmed, and what remains uncertain at […]
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Thank you to journalist Barnali Pal Sinha from Global Banking & Finance Review for featuring Latitude in a recent article discussing the rise of investment migration. In the piece “The Rise of Strategic Mobility: How Latitude Group Is Redefining Citizenship Advisory for Global Families“, Latitude CEO Eric Major shares his insights. “What was once a […]
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Greece has increasingly attracted attention from internationally minded property buyers in recent years. Supported by strong tourism, infrastructure development, and growing global visibility, the country has emerged as one of Europe’s most closely watched real estate markets. In fact, Athens now appears in the Knight Frank Prime International Residential Index (PIRI) as one of the world’s top-performing prime property markets. This performance […]
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Thank you to journalist Wyles Daniel from Miami Weekly for featuring Latitude in a recent article discussing Malta’s Citizenship by Merit framework. In the piece “A New Kind of Passport: How Malta’s Merit-Based Citizenship Is Attracting a Different Global Elite“, Latitude CEO Eric Major shares his thoughts. “It is a selective framework… Alignment between the […]
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Over the course of one week, Latitude hosted a series of in-person events across the United States, bringing together internationally minded individuals, families, and advisors in three key cities: Boston, Santa Monica, and San Francisco. Each event offered a space for open, informed discussion around global mobility, residence and citizenship planning, and the broader question […]
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For internationally mobile individuals, global mobility is often framed around residency, citizenship, and lifestyle outcomes. But behind almost every decision sits a far more practical reality: moving money across borders. Traditional banks, in particular, often offer uncompetitive exchange rates and embed significant margins within them, meaning clients can lose substantial amounts of money without ever seeing a clearly stated fee. When […]
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