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21 April, 2021
Europe, News feed
Montenegro to Close Citizenship Programme by End of 2021
On March 18th, 2021, the Government of Montenegro announced their Citizenship-by-Investment Programme will expire and therefore close on December 31, 2021. When the programme was first launched it had a three-year window but it was not in a position to accept applications until the end of year one. As such, the Montenegro citizenship programme has […]
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18 April, 2021
Europe, News feed
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme Replaces MRVP
On March 29th, 2021, the new Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) was officially opened to receive new residency-by-investment applications. This follows the overwhelming success of the previous version known as the Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP). The Malta Permanent Residence Programme is open to non-EU nationals, including UK citizens following Brexit, and gives individuals […]
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14 February, 2021
Europe, News feed
Alternatives to the Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment Programme
As confirmed by President of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, the Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment Programme will no longer be viable as a Citizenship-by-Investment option. Previously, those of Cypriot nationality via the investment route would receive benefits including a direct route to the EU, visa-free travel to 170+ countries, a quick passport turnaround, and inclusion of your family. […]
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14 February, 2021
Europe, News feed
Portugal Delays Golden Visa Changes Until 2022
In a surprise announcement, the Portuguese Government has confirmed the sweeping changes to the popular Golden Visa programme will now be delayed until 1st January 2022. The original proposal had changes being implemented on 1st July 2021, but with the new announcement, you now have an additional six months to apply under the current regulations. […]
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31 January, 2021
News feed,
UAE Citizenship Open to UAE Expats: Who Can Apply and How?
In a ground-breaking move, the UAE announced on Saturday major amendments to their citizenship laws. This allows for the naturalization of investors, doctors, scientists, artists, and talented people and their families to acquire Emirati nationality. This step aims at retaining the contribution and talent of foreign nationals already residing in the UAE. The government also […]
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15 January, 2021
News feed, Press Releases
Latitude Consultancy Expands Into India Through GlobalNorth
KEY POINTS: LATITUDE continues its worldwide strategic expansion plan with a new Representative Office in India LATITUDE has partnered with GLOBALNORTH in Mumbai to service the Indian market and grow brand awareness India is quickly becoming a significant source of applicants for alternative residency and citizenship LATITUDE CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a leading residency- and citizenship-by-investment advisory […]
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13 January, 2021
Europe, News feed
Update for Major Changes Coming to the Portugal Golden Visa
The Portuguese government has announced they will make sweeping changes to their popular Golden Visa Programme in order to encourage further foreign direct investments in less densely populated areas of the country and discourage future investment into its main cities. While the proposal has yet to be finalized, we do know the changes will come […]
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12 January, 2021
Europe, News feed
UK Citizens Can Apply for a Portugal Golden Visa Due to Brexit
As of 1st January 2021, UK citizens are now eligible to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa. This residency-by-investment programme was previously closed to them. Due to Brexit, the UK is no longer a member of the EU and UK citizens lost the right of settlement within the EU. Consequently, UK citizens are now, more […]
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30 December, 2020
Caribbean, News feed
St Lucia Extends COVID-19 Relief Bond Option Deadline
The Government of St Lucia has approved the extension of “The Special COVID-19 Relief Bond” for an additional one-year period. The revised expiry date is now December 31, 2021. The St Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Programme (CIP) is the only one of its kind in the world to offer bonds as the qualifying investment. This option requires […]
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29 December, 2020
Europe, News feed
Portugal Announces Changes to Its Citizenship Law
The Portugal Golden Visa Programme received a further boost as the government announced changes to their Law of Nationality. Children born to parents, who are holders of the Golden Visa permit for at least one year, will automatically receive Portuguese citizenship – even if the parents have only spent a minimum of seven days in […]
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