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Portugal
August 3, 2023
Portugal takes the 1st place as the best country for digital nomads
Digital nomads choose Portugal over other countries for safety, sunny weather, and lower cost of living, as stated in the new survey conducted by the housing platform Flatio. Let’s discuss how to obtain the Digital Nomad Visa
All countries
July 27, 2023
6 new EU directives that will make it harder to get citizenship by investment
The European Union has presented several directives for countries that provide CBI programs. According to them, the minimum investment should increase to $200,000 for a fund contribution and $400,000 for a real estate purchase.
All countries
July 20, 2023
15 countries with the hardest paths to citizenship by naturalization in 2023
A foreigner typically must live in a country for 5—10 years before applying for citizenship, though some countries extend this to 30 years. Applicants are also often required to learn
Greece
July 18, 2023
Record-breaking Greece residence permit program: how many investors got golden visas in 2023?
The number of investors who want to get a "golden visa" to Greece has almost tripled at the beginning of 2023. Changes in the residence permit program cause increased
Spain
July 6, 2023
Where to buy property in Spain, and how to get a residence permit in 2023?
Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia are the most popular cities in Spain to buy residential real estate in 2023. The average property prices vary depending on the region. Foreigners can get residence permits in Spain by buying real estate worth at least
All countries
June 29, 2023
Top 10 countries wealthy people choose to live in
People with a net worth of $1 million or more are still on a global migration spree. Australia, the UAE, the US, Singapore, and several European countries are currently popular
All countries
June 20, 2023
Growing number of US investors are moving to Europe
US citizens, including high-net-worth individuals, have been increasingly interested in European residency and citizenship. The most popular destinations for moving are Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain and France. But demand is also growing in other countries, according to a Bloomberg
Portugal
June 15, 2023
Why Portugal is booming: how many residence permits did investors and digital nomads get in 2023?
Portugal is among the Top 10 luxury holiday destinations of 2023, according to Condé Nast Johansens magazine. Most tourists choose resorts for vacation. About 38% of respondents
Italy
June 13, 2023
Italy offers 1 euro houses once again
In June 2023, the municipality of Ripacandida joined the One Euro House in Italy program, putting up several properties for sale. Property buyers must renovate it and pay the necessary taxes. Learn who, where and under what
All countries
June 11, 2023
Latest Schengen Visa statistics: which countries were most likely to reject applications?
Eurostat has published new Schengen Visa statistics. France, Spain, and Germany remain the top Schengen countries that received the most Schengen Visa applications.
Greece
May 28, 2023
Greece residence permit for purchasing a hotel on the Aegean coast: a new offer for investors
A hotel is put up for sale on the Greek island of Mykonos. Available for anyone, it will be especially suitable for an investor participating in the residence permit program. Here is what is known about the project and what makes
St. Kitts & Nevis
May 24, 2023
Last chance to invest $25,000 less in St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
In January 2023, St Kitts and Nevis introduced multiple investment program changes. One of them allows applicants to spend $25,000 less on obtaining Caribbean passports
Portugal
May 14, 2023
How did real estate investor income in Portugal grow in 2022?
The annual return on investment in commercial real estate in Portugal rose to 8% in 2022. Portugal has become one of the few European countries with positive dynamics in the real estate market. See what commercial properties
Portugal
April 26, 2023
Portugal Golden Visa: how to get it in time and what to invest in
More than 170 million euros have been contributed by investors in the Portugal Golden Visa program since the beginning of 2023. Although the program will be closed
Greece
April 3, 2023
Greece: 7.7% of interested investors are foreigners, rushing to get golden visas before the changes
Investors from abroad have been increasingly drawn to the real estate market of Greece. The recent data comes from Valuemaps.gov.gr, a government‑backed application. Starting July 31, 2023, the Greece residence permit program will change:
Vanuatu
March 29, 2023
Vanuatu AUD-denominated bond investment: a guide to the new citizenship option
Investors applying for the Vanuatu citizenship program can now purchase government bonds, denominated in Australian dollars. The minimum investment is AUD 150,000. This is
Greece
March 6, 2023
Greece economy continues to strengthen and attract investors in 2023
The economic growth in Greece has been steady and impressive. In 2022, a primary budget deficit declined lower than expected, and the GDP growth is currently projected to surpass that of the EU. Greece's real estate market has also expanded,
Greece
January 27, 2023
Applications for Greece Golden Visa grew by 50% in 2022. What increased the interest?
Over 3,000 Golden Visa applications were submitted in Greece from January to November of 2022. This is a 50% increase compared to the entirety of 2021. This
Grenada
January 25, 2023
How many investors received Grenada citizenship in 2022?
458 investors applied for Grenadian citizenship between October and December 2022. The Citizenship by Investment Committee has processed only 128 applications — all were approved. The demand for Grenadian citizenship is growing for the fifth consecutive year: from
Malta
January 20, 2023
Malta welcomed over 1,000 new permanent residents in 2022
Residency Malta Agency has announced the 2022 data regarding two programs: Malta Permanent Residence Programme and Nomad Residence Permit. Both attracted hundreds
