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Cyprus05 September, 2024

Cyprus citizens to travel visa-free to the US: what’s known about the US Visa Waiver Program

In July 2024, the Cyprus government ratified a bill to the House of Representatives to pursue membership in the US...

Spain08 August, 2024

Best countries for expats and reasons to move there

Those looking for a second home abroad may feel overwhelmed by the numerous destinations available worldwide. To...

Portugal07 August, 2024

Portugal might be the first EU country to issue a Golden Visa by Bitcoin investment

Alessandro Palombo, the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Fund, brought up on X that possessing Bitcoin valued at...

Indonesia06 August, 2024

New Indonesia Golden Visa: long-term residency not only for investors

Indonesia has launched the Golden Visa for various categories of foreigners, such as individual investors, company...

Spain29 July, 2024

3 reasons to get the Spanish Golden Visa now. Before it’s ended

The ruling Spanish Socialist Party has put forward a proposal to abolish residence permits by investments....

Thailand25 July, 2024

Destination Thailand Visa: the cost and requirements unveiled

Thailand has introduced the requirements for the digital nomad visa. A five-year Destination Thailand Visa will...

Canada24 July, 2024

Canada’s parents and grandparents programme is all set: who is eligible and how to apply

Canada is welcoming its residents' parents and grandparents again. The 2024 PGP round of invitations commenced...

Antigua & Barbuda10 July, 2024

Caribbean CBI thresholds raised: how to secure a second passport under old terms

Grenada, Dominica, and St Lucia doubled their minimum investment thresholds from July 1st, 2024.Antigua and Barbuda...

Australia28 June, 2024

Australia introduces National Innovation Visa to replace Global Talent and BIIP programs

In alignment with Australia's Migration Strategy, the government has announced the introduction of the National...

UAE23 June, 2024

The UAE has launched a new 10-year Blue Residence Visa: who is eligible?

The UAE has announced a new long-term residency program called Blue Residence. It is designed for foreigners who...

St Lucia22 June, 2024

5 upcoming changes in St Lucia CBI program that investors need to know about

The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia has announced that the country will participate in a Memorandum of Agreement...

Sweden14 June, 2024

10 best cities in the world to live with children in 2024

Compare the Market evaluated thirty-eight cities from various countries to identify the best family-friendly...

France16 May, 2024

A month is left to buy a house for 1 euro in France. But what’s the catch?

A French town is enticing new residents by offering a house for just 1 euro in Saint-Amand-Montrond. The town is...

Turkey13 May, 2024

5 things to know about the new Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa

Türkiye introduced its Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024, marking the country's first venture into attracting remote...

Spain19 April, 2024

Spain ending Golden Visa: why, when, and what are the possible outcomes

On April 9th, the Spanish Cabinet approved the cancellation of the residency by investment program. This was...

Italy17 April, 2024

Italy has launched a Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and benefits explained

Italy started accepting applications for the Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024. Highly skilled professionals are now...

Antigua & Barbuda11 April, 2024

Three Caribbean countries to raise investment threshold to $200,000 by June 30th

Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Grenada have agreed to increase the minimum investment threshold for their...

Portugal06 April, 2024

Portugal crypto taxes law: unpacking the latest crypto regulation

Portugal used to be a crypto tax haven until 2023 when the country started applying a 28% tax on short-term crypto...

Greece05 April, 2024

Greece has revised the Golden Visa in 2024: what are the updates and how to get residency under the old conditions

The Greek Parliament has officially approved the new rules for obtaining the Golden Visa. Amendments to the law were...

Portugal06 March, 2024

3 popular myths about the Portugal Golden Visa new rules debunked

Following the enactment of the controversial Mais Habitação bill by the Portuguese government in October 2023,...

Greece28 February, 2024

Unpacking the Greece Golden Visa price hike: how to get a residence permit and save €150,000

The cost of obtaining a Greece residence permit by investment will nearly double, rising from €250,000...

Antigua & Barbuda23 February, 2024

Navigating the Caribbean regattas: a schedule for 2024

Each year, the Caribbean Sea hosts around 20 regattas, varying in difficulty and scale. Antigua Sailing Week, the...

UAE20 February, 2024

New Dubai Golden Visa rules: what has changed for investors?

Dubai eased the rules for a 10-year Golden Visa in January 2024. The minimum down payment has decreased from 50 to...

Antigua & Barbuda16 February, 2024

Caribbean cruises: where to go in 2024

Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. It set off its first voyage on January 27th, 2024. Aboard...

Germany14 February, 2024

3 major changes to German citizenship law

In January 2024, Germany adopted a new citizenship law. The new rules will come into effect as soon...

Hungary17 November, 2023

Hungary Golden Visa returns with new conditions and investment options

The Hungarian Government plans to relaunch a Golden Visa program that allows wealthy foreigners to obtain a...

Portugal03 August, 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...

St Kitts & Nevis27 July, 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...

UAE20 July, 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...

Greece18 July, 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...

Spain06 July, 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...

UAE29 June, 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,...

United States20 June, 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...

Portugal15 June, 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...

Italy13 June, 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...

Portugal11 June, 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...

Greece28 May, 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...

St Kitts & Nevis24 May, 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...

Portugal14 May, 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...

Greece03 April, 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...

Vanuatu29 March, 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...

Greece06 March, 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...

Greece27 January, 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%...

Grenada25 January, 2023

How many investors received Grenada citizenship in 2022?

458 investors applied for Grenadian citizenship between October and December 2022. The Citizenship by Investment...

Malta20 January, 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...

Cyprus18 January, 2023

How did the demand for real estate in Cyprus change in 2022?

22,129 properties were sold in Cyprus last year. The total amount of transactions amounted to about 5.85 billion...

Portugal09 January, 2023

Statistics of Portugal residence permit program: what applicants invested in 2022

The Portuguese Immigration and Border Service, or SEF, has published the residence permit program statistics for...

Portugal28 December, 2022

Dynamics of the Portugal property market in the 3rd quarter of 2022

Portugal Residential Property Price Index rose by 13,1% year‑on‑year in the third quarter and by 30% since the...