Kenneth Camilleri, Author at Investment Migration Insider

The Stringent Eligibility Criteria For Malta’s Citizenship For Exceptional Services by Direct Investment

July 5, 2021August 23, 2021 Kenneth Camilleri cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, EU, EU citizenship, europe, kenneth camilleri, malta, MEIN

Eligibility standards for Malta’s new investor naturalization policy are among the most stringent in the market. Kenneth Camilleri explains.

Europe

Understanding Malta’s New Due Diligence Process – The 7-Step Risk Matrix

January 15, 2021January 17, 2021 Kenneth Camilleri cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, europe, kenneth camilleri, latest, malta

Malta’s new citizenship by investment policy comes with a new set of vetting procedures (that will continue for years after approval).

Europe Intel & Data

Malta Has Granted Residency to 2,273 Investors Via MRVP and MPRP Since 2016, Now Planning Entrepreneur Visa

January 19, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

For the first time ever, and exclusively in IMI, the Residency Malta Agency shares statistics on Malta’s PRP (and MRVP) going back to 2016.

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GEMS CEO Gregor Nassief Shares 2021 Report and 2022 Outlook on Secret Bay, the Gold Standard for CBI Opportunities

January 19, 2022 Contributor Comments Off

Secret Bay saw record sales in 2021, sold out phase 1 and 2, distributed investor payments, and completed new villas. Further milestones are in store for 2022.

Analysis Europe Policy Updates

Bulgarian RCBI: Program Reform Just as Likely an Outcome as Closure Says Legal Expert

January 18, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Though the govt. wants to end the program, comprehensive reform and extension of the program is an equally likely outcome, says Ivan Petrov.

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15 Changes and Trends in Portugal’s Immigration System in 2022

January 18, 2022 Sara Rebolo Comments Off

In this comprehensive overview, Sara Sousa Rebolo and Miguel Silva outline what to look out for in Portugal’s immigration system in 2022.

Asia-Pacific Opinion

4 Ways in Which Brussels Is Unfairly Harming Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment Program

January 17, 2022 Martin St-Hilaire Comments Off

Martin St-Hilaire points to red herrings, straw man arguments, and other deliberate fallacies the European Commission uses against Vanuatu.

At 1,035 Approvals, The Greek Golden Visa Was Officially Europe’s Biggest in 2021

January 16, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

The Greek Golden Visa beat its closest EU rivals by a margin of 20% to officially regain the throne as Europe’s biggest golden visa in 2021.

Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks Policy Updates

Vanuatu Appoints CS Global, FACT as International Partners, Plans Retroactive DD on All Applicants Since 2015

January 14, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Vanuatu appoints international partners and promises retroactive due diligence. Industry observers offer reactions to the EU’s announcement.

Europe Policy Updates

Bulgaria Moves to End Its Semi-Direct CBI Program, Cites EU Concerns, Limited Economic Benefit

January 13, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

Limited economic benefit combined with EU antipathy to CBI leads the Bulgarian government to conclude the program isn’t worth the trouble.

Asia-Pacific Policy Updates

European Commission Proposes “Partial Suspension” of Vanuatu Visa-Waiver Over CBI Concerns

January 12, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

The European Commission has formally proposed that the Council partially suspend visa-free Schengen access for Vanuatu passport holders.

Applications for Italy’s “Dolce Visa” Quadruple in 2021 as Investors Embrace Improved Terms

January 11, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off

After three years of lackluster application volumes, Italy’s investor visa is finally garnering interest thanks to the reforms of late 2020.