Greek Golden Visa Backlog Falls Below Half of Its Peak as Applications Level Off
Ahmad Abbas
October 29, 2026
Pending applications fell to 25,970 in September, less than half of the 52,821 peak in March 2025.
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Greek Golden Visa Applications Down 39% in 2026 as Backlog Nearly Halves
Moustafa Daly
August 27, 2026
With decisions now far outpacing intake, Greece’s once-notorious backlog is shrinking fast as demand pivots to €250K conversions.
Data From FOIA Request Uncovers Hidden EB-5 Processing Bottlenecks
Dilip Parameswaran
May 20, 2025
In unprecedented release, AIIA’s FOIA request yields the first complete set of EB-5 filing data, exposing the true scale of visa backlogs.
Maltese CBI Application Volume Bounced Back in 2023, Fresh Data Show
Christian Henrik Nesheim
April 27, 2025
As the market awaits the ECJ ruling, fresh data show Maltese CBI application volume is recovering.
American Millionaire Exodus Reaches Third-Highest Level Ever in 2024
Ahmad Abbas
April 25, 2025
In 2024-Q3, 2,123 wealthy Americans renounced citizenship accounting for 44% of the year’s total, the highest quarterly figure since Q4 2016.
Hong Kong’s CIES: HK$10.5 Billion Influx, Zero Property Investment
Siren Chen
April 23, 2025
Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.
Russian Golden Visa Falls 95% Short of Target
Ahmad Abbas
February 23, 2025
Rough start for Russia’s golden visa: Numbers tumble from 24 to 14 investors year-on-year. 2025 opens with only two applications.
Panama Investor and Independent Means Visa Approval Volume Hit All-Time Highs in 2024
Moustafa Daly
February 19, 2025
Reaching figures nearly double the last all-time high, Panama shattered all previous investor visa approval volume records in 2024.
Greece Receives Record 9,289 Golden Visa Applications in 2024, Backlog Nears 50,000
Ahmad Abbas
February 1, 2025
Greek golden visa backlog grows 76% as program processes only 17% of 2024 applications amid record-breaking demand
Canada SUV on Track for Record 6,500 Approvals in 2024, But Backlog Still Exceeds 10,000
Slava Apel
January 23, 2025
57% of Startup Visa applications await eligibility review as Canada ramps up processing speed, clearing 5,633 cases in 2024
Grenada CIP Breaks Processing Record in 2024, Application Volume Down 81%
Ahmad Abbas
January 22, 2025
Despite only receiving 420 applications in 2024, Grenada’s CIP processed a record 1,676 files, naturalizing 5,443 people, and generated US$413 million
Catalonia Golden Visa Investments Hit 5-Year High as Program Nears End
Moustafa Daly
January 13, 2025
Barcelona issued the majority of Catalonia’s Golden Visas as the region registers its best year in terms of investments since 2020.
Q4 Data Reveal 7 Out of 10 RCBI Programs Improve Processing Times
Ahmad Abbas
January 11, 2025
Most RCBI programs speed up processing in Q4, but at least one agent reports a Caribbean CIP taking 20 months to process an application
EB-5 Applications Jump 40% as I-829 Approvals Triple to Hit Record High
Varvara Latyntseva
December 29, 2024
Varvara Latyntseva: USCIS processing efficiency increases by 150% while I-526 pending petitions fall under 10,000 for the first time in years
100,000+ Caribbean CBI Passports Since 2014, Rich EU Data Set Reveals
Ahmad Abbas
December 10, 2024
Caribbean CIPs have registered 59,258 applications since 2014. Chinese investors drop out of top spot in 2023-2024
Vanuatu CIP Maintains Momentum, Contributes 18% of Gov’t Revenue in H1 2024
Ahmad Abbas
December 7, 2024
Vanuatu’s citizenship program is on track for US$60 mil in 2024 revenue, though the new Nauru CIP could reshape the Pacific CIP landscape
Latvia Steadies Golden Visa Ship, On Track for Slight Uptick
Ahmad Abbas
December 1, 2024
Business investment applications account for 74% share of Latvia’s Golden Visa program as Chinese investors take top spot
Spanish Govt Approves 68% Fewer Golden Visas as It Prepares to Scrap Program
Ahmad Abbas
November 23, 2024
US Investors, who account for less than 10% of Chinese investors, contributed more than double in pure investment terms
As Thailand Privilege Card Nears 40,000 Members, Gov’t Introduces Cheaper Bronze Tier
Ahmad Abbas
November 21, 2024
Thailand Privilege Card new memberships growth drops to 7,305 in 2024 after hitting 11,245 in the previous year
Q3 Processing Surge Propels Grenada CIP Toward Record Revenue Even as Application Volume Craters
Christian Henrik Nesheim
October 31, 2024
While applications were down (71%) on the year in Q3, revenues are heading for all-time highs thanks to record processing efficiency.