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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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03 October, 2025
Global, News feed
Strategic Residency Alternatives to the H-1B Visa: Canada and Europe in Focus
A Turning Point for H-1B Visa Holders in the U.S. In 2025, the United States introduced a new $100,000 application fee for new H‑1B visa petitions. Whilst the White House clarified that the fee does not apply to current H‑1B visa holders or renewal applications, the unprecedented cost increase sparked concern among many foreign professionals. […]
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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
Global, News feed
New Zealand Golden Visa: Exclusive Pathway to Residence and Ultra-Luxury Property Ownership
A Strategic Opportunity for Global Investors New Zealand has announced a significant policy shift that strengthens the appeal of its Golden Visa program. From 1 September 2025, holders of the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa—widely known as the New Zealand Golden Visa—will be permitted to purchase or build one residential property worth NZD 5 million […]
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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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15 August, 2025
Caribbean, News feed
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment: New Residency Requirements Coming in 2025
Caribbean CBI Programs Enter a New Era in 2025 The Caribbean’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) industry is preparing for significant updates. The five Eastern Caribbean nations — Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Lucia — have agreed in principle to sweeping reforms designed to strengthen program integrity, respond to international […]
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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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