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Analysis Europe Policy Updates 

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

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim bulgaria, cbi, citizenship by investment, club, EU, EU citizenship, europe, ivan petrov, nblo

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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Unsung IM Programs Part 2: France’s Talent Passport – Business Investor

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 Ahmad Abbas active investor visa, club, EU, europe, france, residence by investment, talent passport

France’s EUR 300,000 active investor visa offers a straightforward path to EU citizenship but only to those willing to live and pay tax there.

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Analysis Europe 

Unsung IM Programs Part 1: Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Ahmad Abbas ahmad abbas, andorra, club, europe, golden visa, residence by investment, unsung programs

In this first installment of a new series about less-known investment migration programs, Ahmad Abbas evaluates Andorra’s golden visa.

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Analysis Opinion 

Western Cape’s Independence Movement Gains Steam: A Possible Future CBI Jurisdiction?

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 David Bonellie africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, david bonellie, independence, new countries, south africa, western cape

Following the popularity of our story on Bougainville’s independence movement, David Bonellie considers the potential for a CIP in a sovereign Western Cape.

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Analysis 

Passports: Once a Large Piece of Paper, Today a High-Tech Booklet – And a Commodity

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 Tom Topol history, passport collection, passports, tom topol

Passport history expert and author Tom Topol traces the development of the passport, from large, handwritten sheets, to high-tech booklets.

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Analysis Editor's Picks 

Special: 9 Industry Leaders on How COVID Changed the IM Market

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asaria, club, coronavirus, david lesperance, eric major, jean francois harvey, micha-rose emmett, nick stevens, paul williams, sam bayat, stefan kraus

“Please tell us, in 100 words or fewer, what you consider the most significant difference between the IM market in 2019 and the IM market in 2021?”

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Analysis Sponsored Feature 

Citizenship by Investment – MUCH More Than Global Mobility

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 Contributor analysis, cip, citizenship by investment, hepta global, sponsored feature

Citizenship by investment used to be about mobility and plans B. In a world where governments are short on cash, however, it’s also your key to financial freedom.

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Analysis Europe 

Czechia: Hidden Citizenship-by-Descent Gem? New Data Suggests So

May 21, 2021February 18, 2022 Samuel Durovcik citizenship by descent, czech republic, czechia, EU, europe, parviz malakouti

For the purposes of Czech Section 31(3), investment migration professionals should screen clients who may have Central European ancestry, writes Parviz Malakouti and Samuel Durovcik.

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Analysis 

US State Dept. Human Rights Report Flags Five CIPs for Transparency Concerns

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim antigua and barbuda, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, cyprus, dominica, malta, saint kitts and nevis, state department, united states, US, usa

The report noted shortcomings in transparency (and the potential or actualized corruption that such opacity engenders) among five CIPs.

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Analysis Editor's Picks Europe 

Everything You Need to Know About North Macedonia’s New Citizenship Program

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim amara group, bayat legal, citizenship by investment, club, cyrus arman, hlg, jean francois harvey, north macedonia, policy, sam bayat

In an exhaustive Q&A, we ask: Is it a government-sanctioned program? Who can become an agent? What are the fees? Was there a tender? and more.

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How to Choose the Right Fund for the Portugal Golden Visa

February 24, 2021January 21, 2022 Charles Taylor Harris analysis, charles taylor harris, europe, funds, get golden visa, golden visa, portugal

Charles Taylor Harris shares the lessons he and his colleagues learned while analyzing 25 different golden visa investment funds.

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UAE Announces Merit-Based Naturalization, Also for Investors, But It’s No CIP

January 31, 2021February 3, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, exception, policy updates, UAE

The UAE will begin granting citizenship to investors and specialists. As constituted so far, however, the policy does not amount to a CIP.

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Which Nationalities Have The Greatest Propensity for RCBI Program Participation?

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, data and intel, hong kong, imi research unit, propensity, statistics, vietnam

While Hongkongers are more likely than any other nationality to participate in RCBI programs, the Vietnamese are unrivaled when differences in wealth are taken into account.

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Why Did Greece’s Golden Visa Performance Fall So Far Behind Portugal’s in 2020? Two Experts Answer

January 21, 2021January 23, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim analysis, club, europe, golden visa, greece, interview, portugal, residence by investment, rozakis, varnavas

Despite a flurry of program-enhancing policy changes, the Greek golden visa’s performance in 2020 was lackluster compared to Portugal’s. Why?

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Analysis Europe 

Investment-Based Visas for Germany: Which Viable Options Exist?

January 1, 2021January 14, 2021 Leanne Wang club, entrepreneur, EU, europe, germany, golden visa, investment migration, latest, leanne wang, residence by investment, self-employment, startup visa

Know how to answer the next time your client asks about investment-based residence permits for Germany. By Leanne Wang.

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Analysis Editor's Picks 

Why Does Pakistan Have Four Times More Investor Migrants Per Capita Than India?

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim analysis, citizenship by investment, data, immei, investment migration, pakistan, report, residence by investment, statistics

Characterized by rapid growth, strong demand, and only modest RCBI-firm competition, Pakistan’s investment migration market warrants consideration.

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Analysis Editor's Picks Europe 

What Explains the Astonishing Growth of Turkish Investment Migration?

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, europe, golden visa, immei, report, turkey

The growth of investment migration in Turkey – both inbound and outbound – has no parallels in RCBI history. What explains this boom?

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Analysis Opinion 

4 Ways RCBI Agents Can Ensure a Smooth Due Diligence Process for Their Clients

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Martin Dubbey cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, golden visa, harod associates, martin dubbey

Martin Dubbey, a globally recognized due diligence provider to RCBI programs, shares four strategies to help RCBI agents with vetting.

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Analysis Europe 

How CBI-Specific Investment Assets Can Create a Moral Hazard Situation

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Ivan Petrov analysis, bekyarova, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, cyprus, ivan petrov, real estate, shoylev

To reduce the room for government officials to trade favors, let CBI-applicants invest in open markets, write Petrov, Shoylev, and Bekyarova.

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Analysis Europe 

The Two Chief Vulnerabilities of Cyprus’ CIP: One Easily Fixed, The Other Intractable

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 Steven M. Pepa cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, cyprus, europe, real estate, steven m. pepa

Cyprus’ CIP may yet re-emerge in a more robust form. Steven M. Pepa highlights the two weaknesses the program should tackle first.

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Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week
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Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week

May 24, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week

“In a couple of years when programme awareness is likely increased, we think the country could attract over 1,000 applicants per year.”

Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index
Editor's Picks Industry Trends Intel & Data 

Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index

May 23, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index

IMI is launching the CBI Program Transparency Index to encourage program integrity and address a common criticism of the industry.

Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st
Europe Policy Updates 

Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st

May 21, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st

As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate
Caribbean Intel & Data 

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

May 20, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

Grenada raised some EC$90m during the first quarter of the year, two-thirds of it from real estate investors, hinting at another record year.

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors
Europe Sponsored Feature 

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

May 18, 2022 Contributor Comments Off on Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

Foreign investors, retirees, and – in some cases – freelancers and employees can pay a single-digit rate of tax under Greece’s new regimes.

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program
Caribbean Policy Updates 

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

May 17, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

No Syrians, no Kurds, and no explanation from the Dominica CIU. Iranians, however, are once more welcome to apply for citizenship.

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

May 16, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option
Policy Updates 

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

May 15, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

“There is still a very small window of opportunity to beat the price-increase deadline. But quick and decisive action would be required.”

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals

May 13, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals

Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021

May 12, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021

Though the Ministry will only confirm the number in December, Spain likely approved its 13,000th golden visa in the second half of last year.

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