“The ancestry route has become a bureaucratic minefield characterized by rigid language requirements, extensive document checks stretching back generations and swelling processing times of five to six years.”
Argentina is a unique prospect, argues Eric Major, comparing the program to those of small island nations in the Caribbean and the South Pacific.
“Portugal must understand that if it does nothing to reverse this situation, it will struggle to attract foreign investors whenever it needs them.”
Mona Shah said the Trump Card could amount to “false advertising” and may ultimately lead nowhere.
“Argentina’s new Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, is in its final implementation phase ahead of an anticipated launch in late 2026.”
“The ‘hidden cost’ of bureaucracy, such as lack of clear land registries or shifting tax laws, can turn a dream move into a legal headache.”
“Moments like this inevitably remind people of the importance of having mobility and optionality in an increasingly unpredictable world.”
Applicants never used to “reference Biden or Obama, and then, absolutely, a lot of references to people’s feelings towards MAGA and Trump.”
“Congress created a clear, merit-based framework for employment-based immigration […] The Gold Card program attempts to bypass that system”
“Targets of this [wealth tax] proposal are the most mobile group of taxpayers and are already bolting the state before the wildfire.”
Ryken said his New Zealand investor visa business had tripled since the changes took effect in April.
“The demand is unstoppable, it just grows,” says Volek. “But on the supply side there’s a definite tightening.”
The industry, as we know it, has had a good run. Now it needs to grow up.
More often than not alleged ‘security concerns’ are only an excuse for thinly veiled hatred of the rich by a small, but vocal group of left wing politicians in Europe.
Amid “unprecedented volatility” in the US, Henley and Partners now has more American clients than the next four major nationalities combined.
“The decision taken by the Portuguese government will leave a bad taste” and undermine future investment into the country.
“Many Americans are realizing that a second residency or citizenship is the ultimate insurance policy against uncertainty.”
“Now what the government is saying is ‘we don’t care about you business people’.”
Michael Cataliotti warned that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become breeding grounds for immigration scams.
“The future of Portugal’s golden visa program should not be dictated by ideological fears or hasty generalizations.”