Passport Talks

The D7 and Golden Visas are primary routes for affluent foreigners seeking residence permits in Portugal

May 29, 2024|05:53 |Episode 64E 64

Malta presents an enticing destination with numerous cafes boasting free Wi-Fi, a reasonable cost of living, perennial sunshine, and a plethora of leisure activities. Additionally, the prevalence of English as the official language alleviates potential language barriers for expatriates.

May 22, 2024|07:25 |Episode 63E 63

Hungary is on the verge of introducing residence permits for investors. However, that will be one of the many residency options tailored to various circumstances.

May 15, 2024|07:20 |Episode 62E 62

Hungary provides over 10 pathways for obtaining a residence permit, catering to investors, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, students, and researchers. The permits range from one to ten years in duration.

May 8, 2024|09:57 |Episode 61E 61

Buying investment fund units is the most common method for securing a residence permit in Portugal. The required investment amount starts at €500,000.

May 1, 2024|07:03 |Episode 60E 60

The Spain Golden Visa stands out as one of the quickest routes to securing an EU residence permit, typically processed within 5+ months.

April 24, 2024|05:35 |Episode 59E 59

Property purchasing is the most popular investment option under the Greece Golden Visa Program.

April 17, 2024|09:57 |Episode 58E 58

There are so many countries in the world; they are so different, and each is beautiful. How to choose the best?

April 10, 2024|09:24 |Episode 57E 57

An obvious disadvantage seems to be that Antigua and Barbuda doesn't have agreements on avoiding double taxation. By law, investors will have to pay taxes in two countries.

April 3, 2024|07:09 |Episode 56E 56

41 countries around the world offer visas for digital nomads. Such visas allow the holder to live in a country while working remotely for a foreign company.

March 27, 2024|13:53 |Episode 55E 55

A residence permit grants the right to live in a country longer than a visa allows. The permit can be either temporary or permanent.

March 20, 2024|07:21 |Episode 54E 54

To stay in the UAE long-term, foreigners obtain a residence visa. It’s a permit that’s available for: investors; — entrepreneurs; — wealthy retirees; — freelancers; — employees of local companies; — students.

March 13, 2024|11:29 |Episode 53E 53

The fastest way to get citizenship in St Lucia is to participate in the citizenship by investment program.

March 6, 2024|06:40 |Episode 52E 52

Citizens of 62 countries don’t need visas for short stays in Portugal: these include all the EU states, the USA, the UK, and others.

February 28, 2024|11:17 |Episode 51E 51

By investing at least €500,000, foreigners become Spanish residents. Investment options include buying real estate, opening a deposit, purchasing shares of Spanish companies, units in investment funds, or government bonds.

February 21, 2024|07:53 |Episode 50E 50

Hungary will start to issue residence permits by investment in 2024; the rumour has it that the first applications will be accepted on July 1st.

February 14, 2024|09:13 |Episode 49E 49

The residence permit allows a holder to live in a foreign country for a long time or run a business there.

February 7, 2024|13:03 |Episode 48E 48

Greece allows holding dual citizenship: you don't have to renounce your first citizenship to get a Greek passport. Having citizenship in Greece, you can travel visa-free to most countries, create a safe haven and expand business opportunities.

January 31, 2024|06:30 |Episode 47E 47

Italy is one of the most prominent tourist destinations, attracting people from all over the planet — but what if we told you there are several ways to stay there indefinitely?

January 24, 2024|10:34 |Episode 46E 46

Malta has a unique opportunity for an investor to get citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment. To qualify, one must invest €760,000 and then live in the country for 1 year — or invest €610,000 and live in Malta for 3 years.

January 17, 2024|11:27 |Episode 45E 45

If a villa in Malta was rented for €10,000 a month five years ago, it must have been a one-off. But today, it's a common situation on the market. Apartments in high-end neighbourhoods are commonly rented for €2,000 a month, with rent amount peaking at €7,000 a month.

January 10, 2024|10:32 |Episode 44E 44

Italian citizenship is one of the most attractive as its holders can move across the European Union without any restrictions, as well as travel visa-free to all but 27 countries in the entire world.

January 3, 2024|11:55 |Episode 43E 43

The idea of the American Dream has been around for a long time. Many people have come to the US to pursue it and drastically change their lives.

December 27, 2023|10:58 |Episode 42E 42

Paraguay, located in the heart of South America, has many attractive sides: carnivals, llamas, breathtaking jungle waterfalls, and remnants of colonial cathedrals. But the country’s passport can offer even more, including visa-free entry to 140+ destinations, tax incentives, and eligibility for the E-2 business visa to the USA.

December 20, 2023|08:31 |Episode 41E 41

Foreigners have five paths to becoming Uruguay residents, with some requiring the country's tax residency first, investments, or a stable passive income. The terms vary, and so do the benefits.

December 13, 2023|11:00 |Episode 40E 40

Ancient Egypt attracts us with its pyramids and culture, and modern Egypt — with the opportunity to acquire second citizenship very quickly: the process takes 6 to 12 months.

December 6, 2023|07:45 |Episode 39E 39

St Lucia is a small island state in the Caribbean. The country lives from tourism, agriculture, and foreign investment. St Lucia is one of the few countries in the world where it is possible to obtain second citizenship by investment.

November 29, 2023|11:40 |Episode 38E 38

Investors are believed to obtain Grenada passports only to travel around the world without visas. There are many more reasons to become a citizen of this Caribbean country. For example, a Grenadian citizen can apply for an E-2 Investor Visa to conduct business in the United States.

November 22, 2023|10:25 |Episode 37E 37

If you have a prospective startup idea, you may obtain a visa to relocate to Portugal in nearly two months. Up to five team members may go with you.

November 15, 2023|11:06 |Episode 36E 36

There are two plans for obtaining a residence permit in the EU. The first type is foolproof plans. The second type implies the involvement of third parties such as an employer, a university, or an EU spouse.

November 8, 2023|11:02 |Episode 35E 35