The Compromise That Reduces Political and Popular Opposition to CBI
Indebted EU countries could stave off insolvency by selling citizenship. But tact and compromise are required to make that politically feasible, writes Stephane Tajick.
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Portugal’s Cheaper, Faster D7 Visa Increasingly Taking Market Share Away From Golden Visa
“Agents around the world are promoting the D7 on a massive scale,” says Patricia Valadas Coriel. That explains dropping volume for the golden visa.
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The Stringent Eligibility Criteria For Malta’s Citizenship For Exceptional Services by Direct Investment
Eligibility standards for Malta’s new investor naturalization policy are among the most stringent in the market. Kenneth Camilleri explains.
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The Complete List of EU Citizenship by Ancestry/Descent Policies
17 countries offer EU citizenship to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or sometimes even more distant descendants of European citizens. See our complete list and interactive map.
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Bulgaria Grants EU Citizenship by Descent Up to 3rd Generation: Hundreds of Thousands Qualify
If you can prove that you have a Bulgarian parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, you are eligible for citizenship in Bulgaria – and, by extension, the right to live in any of the 27 member states – thanks to a recent change to Bulgaria’s citizenship law.
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Portugal Approves First EUR 250,000 “Cultural Heritage” Golden Visa as Investment Dips to Multi-Year Low
Though May was one of the Portuguese golden visa’s slowest months on record, it also saw the passing of certain milestones.
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Eur. Commission Makes Next Legal Move in Malta, Cyprus Infringement Procedures
The European Commission has sent a “Reasoned Opinion” to Cyprus and an “additional letter of formal notice” to Malta.
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Eur. Commission Still Mum on MEIN and Malta’s Infringement Response, Muscat Says
Six months after officially responding to letters of formal notice of infringement procedures, Malta still awaits comments from the European Commission.
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Malta Announces New Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) Program
Malta becomes the latest country to capitalize on the growing trend of remote-workers by aiming for consumption rather than taxation.
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Czechia: Hidden Citizenship-by-Descent Gem? New Data Suggests So
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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Last Call For Porto: 4 Essential Things to Keep In Mind Before Golden Visa Changes Kick In
While Portuguese golden visas get all the attention, the investment itself can be equally life-altering. If you choose the right one, that is.
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Romanian Parliament Considers Digital Nomad Visa Legislation
Digital nomads who own or are employees of a company outside Romania could qualify by demonstrating a monthly income of just EUR 1,100.
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Cyprus Prosecutor Opens Criminal Investigation of Unnamed CBI-Advisors
The accused reportedly face 37 distinct charges, based on the findings of a specialized government panel tasked with investigating the now-defunct program.
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Portugal GV: Americans Among Top 5 Nationalities for 9 of the Last 10 Months
Americans, once more, featured in the top five applicant nationalities in April, as they have in all but one of the last 10 monthly reports.
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Immigrating to Ireland to Prepare the Next Generation for Success
Children growing up in Ireland have access to the very best educational, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the world.
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No Exclusive Marketing Concessionaires for New Malta PR Program, Says Agency-Boss Mizzi
Whereas the MRVP had exclusive marketing partners for different geographical regions, the new MPRP will take a different approach.
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Italy Has Rejected Half of All Startup Visa Applicants (And 9 in 10 Pakistanis)
The most common reasons for rejection were “weakness of the business model” and “lack of innovative value of the business project”.
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Ireland Tops List of Immigration Destinations for HNW Families
Bartra: “Ireland ticks all the boxes and is well-positioned to hold the title of the best immigration destination for HNWIs indefinitely.”
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Spanish Golden Visa Approvals Plunged 76% to All-Time Low in Second Half of 2020
After a surprisingly strong first half of 2020, the pandemic appears to have caught up with Spain’s golden visa in the second half.
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Malta’s New Permanent Residence Program Open as of Yesterday
Malta’s new Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) is officially open for applications, following the publication of the relevant law on Friday.
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