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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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08 August, 2025
Europe, News feed
Italy’s Constitutional Court Reopens the Door to Citizenship by Descent
On July 31, 2025, Italy’s Constitutional Court issued a major ruling (Sentenza no. 142/2025) that may restore citizenship rights to millions of Italian descendants around the world. Though it does not directly mention the controversial 2025 reforms that severely restricted Italian citizenship by descent, the decision lays key groundwork to challenge the new laws. What […]
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22 July, 2025
Europe,
Malta Announces Major Updates to Permanent Residence Program
The Maltese government has unveiled sweeping reforms to the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP), introducing measures that increase accessibility, lower costs for families, and elevate the country’s appeal among global investment migration destinations. The changes are strategic, investor-focused, and aimed at strengthening Malta’s competitive advantage. “I welcome these bold and forward-thinking updates to the MPRP, […]
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18 July, 2025
Europe, News feed
From Passports to Progress: Latitude Leading Malta’s Citizenship by Merit Era
As Malta prepares to transition from what was deemed a transactional citizenship model to one rooted in national value and purpose, Latitude—Malta’s premier residence and citizenship firm—is already leading the way forward. Not only is Latitude actively contributing to Malta’s new citizenship by merit, but it’s also setting the benchmark for excellence in identifying and […]
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