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02 Apr, 2026

Europe Greece News feed

Athens Property Hotspots: Where International Buyers Are Focusing 

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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01 Apr, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In Miami Weekly

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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25 Mar, 2026

Events Global New Zealand News feed

Key Takeaways from Latitude’s Spring U.S. Event Series on Global Mobility

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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25 Mar, 2026

Global News feed

Moving Money Across Borders: Why FX Strategy Matters

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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24 Mar, 2026

Europe Greece News feed

An Exclusive Webinar: Securing EU Residency Through Real Estate in Greece

EU residency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for US-based individuals and families seeking greater flexibility, mobility, and long-term planning options.  In response, Latitude will be hosting an upcoming webinar focused on how residency can be secured in practice through real estate investment in Greece, one of Europe’s most accessible and structured pathways.  What the Webinar Will Cover This […]

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23 Mar, 2026

Europe News feed Portugal

Portugal Golden Visa: What the 2026 Presidential Election and Legal Changes Really Mean

In the aftermath of its recent elections, Portugal is undoubtedly entering a period of political and legislative transition. But, for those interested in the Portugal Golden Visa, the more important question is not what has changed, but what has not. Recent developments, including the election of a new president, ongoing debate around nationality law reform, […]

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20 Mar, 2026

Global News feed

Residency vs Citizenship: How Globally Mobile Families Think About Plan B Today

Global mobility planning has evolved significantly over the past decade.  What was once viewed as a niche exercise for a relatively small segment of internationally active families is now increasingly treated as part of broader long-term planning. For many clients, the question is no longer whether a second residence or citizenship might be useful, but rather what type of status […]

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17 Mar, 2026

Citizenship by Descent

What the Latest Italian Citizenship Ruling Means for Descendants Abroad

Recent developments in Italy’s Constitutional Court have raised new questions about the future of Citizenship by Descent claims for individuals with Italian ancestry.  The court has indicated it may support elements of a controversial 2025 reform that restricts how Italian citizenship can be transmitted to descendants born abroad. While a full written judgment is still expected, the initial decision has already generated […]

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12 Mar, 2026

Global News feed Türkiye

Turkish Citizenship and the U.S. E-2 Visa: A Strategic Pathway

For internationally active entrepreneurs and investors, access to the United States remains strategically important. However, gaining the legal right to live and operate a business in the United States is not straightforward for many foreign nationals. Immigration pathways can be complex, and eligibility for certain business visas depends heavily on the applicant’s nationality.  One visa in particular (the U.S. E-2 Treaty Investor […]

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11 Mar, 2026

Caribbean Global New Zealand News feed Panama Türkiye

Beyond Europe: The New Geography of Global Investment Migration

For many years, the conversation around residence and citizenship planning was largely centered on Europe. Programs such as Portugal’s Golden Visa or various Mediterranean residency routes dominated the discussion among investment migration strategies. This landscape is now changing.  In the latest episode of The Global Passport Investor, Latitude Managing Partner (Americas & Caribbean) Christopher Willis explores how global mobility planning is evolving beyond a single regional focus. Increasingly, applicants […]

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10 Mar, 2026

Global New Zealand News feed

Planning Ahead: The Safest Countries to Move to in Times of Global Unrest 

It’s an unfortunate reality – geopolitical tension, economic disruption, and rapid policy change have become a recurring feature of modern life.   While most families never expect to relocate suddenly, many, especially those currently based in either the U.S. or in the gulf states, are now asking themselves a practical question: “What would it take to secure the legal right to live somewhere else if future circumstances required […]

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09 Mar, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In The San Francisco Examiner

Thank you to the San Francisco Examiner for featuring Latitude in a recent article exploring how global mobility planning is evolving among Bay Area families. In the piece “Bay Area Residents Are Quietly Building a Second Home Base Abroad”, Latitude Managing Partner Christopher Willis discusses how residence and citizenship planning has moved beyond niche wealth […]

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06 Mar, 2026

Global News feed Türkiye

Türkiye Citizenship by Investment: One of the World’s Fastest Routes to a Second Passport

Planning for a second citizenship or residency is an increasingly common component of the long-term strategies of wealthy individuals. For those with the means to do so, supercharging one’s ability to live, travel, and operate across multiple jurisdictions is no longer considered niche. Instead, it is treated as a sensible (and increasingly necessary) form of […]

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04 Mar, 2026

Europe Greece News feed

Why Greece Real Estate Continues to Attract Long-Term Investors

For much of the last decade, Greece was viewed as a recovery story. Today, it is increasingly understood as a growth market.  Greek real estate has transitioned from a post-crisis market into one characterized by renewed activity, increased international participation, and broad-based demand across residential and mixed-use segments.  This shift has been supported by economic reform, improving market transparency, and […]

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04 Mar, 2026

Citizenship by Descent Latitude in the News

IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In IMI

We’re pleased to see Latitude featured in IMI with a new article by our Director of Citizenship by Descent, Audra DeFalco. In the piece, “Citizenship by Descent: The Most Misunderstood Pathway in Investment Migration”, Audra explains why ancestry-based citizenship cases require a fundamentally different advisory approach than investment migration. “It is important to realize that Citizenship by Descent is […]

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03 Mar, 2026

Global News feed Panama

Panama Golden Visa Changes Explained: What Applicants Need to Know in 2026

Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa (QIV), often referred to as the country’s ‘Golden Visa’, has long been regarded as one of the most efficient Residency by Investment frameworks globally. With fast processing, direct permanent residence, and minimal physical presence requirements, it has consistently appealed to internationally mobile clients seeking flexibility rather than relocation.  In recent years, the program has undergone measured […]

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02 Mar, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In The Los Angeles Tribune

Interest from Americans in global residency and citizenship planning continues to grow. Not as a reaction, but as part of longer-term strategic thinking. In a recent feature in The Los Angeles Tribune by journalist Dan Jordan, titled “Californians Are Increasingly Interested in Global Residency”, Latitude Group CEO Eric Major shares why more families are considering international mobility […]

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25 Feb, 2026

Global News feed Portugal

Portugal Golden Visa Alternatives to Consider in 2026

For more than a decade now, Portugal has been the key reference point for Residency by Investment (RBI) in Europe. Since the launch of the Portugal Golden Visa in 2012, the country has attracted tens of thousands of applicants and has helped shape modern mobility planning.  But, as demand has increased and policies continue to evolve, many internationally mobile families are now asking a more nuanced question: What are the best alternatives to Portugal […]

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24 Feb, 2026

Global News feed

Why Having Multiple Passports Matters Now More Than Ever Before

For much of modern history, nationality was treated as a fixed reality. You were born into a country, built your life there, and rarely questioned whether legal status elsewhere might ever matter.  Today, that assumption no longer holds.  Global mobility, once associated with expatriates or multinational executives, has become part of a broader conversation around resilience, […]

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20 Feb, 2026

Global News feed

Program Bundling In Investment Migration: A Strategic Planning Approach

Global residence and citizenship planning has become significantly more deliberate in recent years. Gone are the days of families approaching international mobility as either a single decision, or as a purely transactional exercise.   In the modern RBI and CBI environment, individuals and families are instead thinking broader as part of a longer-term strategy reflecting how they live, work, invest, and plan […]

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19 Feb, 2026

Europe Malta News feed

Exploring Malta: A Refined Guide for Prospective Residents

Malta’s attractive Permanent Residence Program (the MPRP) is undoubtedly extremely well known internationally. Yet, for an ever-increasing number of globally mobile families, the decision to pursue Maltese residence is no longer purely program-driven.  While the MPRP does indeed grant permanent residence and Schengen visa-free access without any physical presence obligation, Malta today is increasingly being looked at as a practical European base. One that supports extended stays, […]

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17 Feb, 2026

Citizenship by Descent

Italian Citizenship by Descent: Constitutional Challenges Introduce a Critical Window for Applicants

Italy’s newer, more restrictive Citizenship by Descent framework is facing a number of serious constitutional challenges.  In recent weeks, multiple Italian judges have formally referred the government’s new, more restrictive citizenship law (Law 74/2025, often referred to as the Tajani Decree) to the Italian Constitutional Court.   These referrals question not only the substance of the law, but also the government’s authority to […]

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16 Feb, 2026

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IN THE MEDIA: Latitude Features In LA Weekly

Demand from Americans for second citizenships and residency rights is rising. Not as an escape, but as a form of strategic insurance. In a recent LA Weekly feature by journalist Will Jones, titled ‘Why America’s Wealthy Are Quietly Buying a Plan B Overseas’, Latitude Group CEO Eric Major explains why globally mobile families are increasingly treating residence and citizenship planning like […]

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13 Feb, 2026

Global News feed

Caribbean Citizenship Benefits: How OECS Passports Offer Regional Freedom

When families and investors consider Caribbean Citizenship by Investment, the focus often rests on visa-free travel or processing timelines. But one of the most underappreciated advantages of Caribbean citizenship lies not in any single country, but in the regional framework that connects them.  All five Caribbean jurisdictions offering citizenship by investment, namely Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and […]

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