PS proposes 6/9-year timelines with grandfathering; PSD/CDS-PP eliminate phase-in for current residents; Chega sets lowest criminal bar.
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3CC structured two complementary vehicles around how American investors think: Protect principal first, then generate returns.
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Portal goes live amid persistent technical glitches; in-person visits limited to biometric data collection.
The EU-candidate nation introduces a structured property-based residence pathway and a minimum tax threshold for foreign business owners.
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Christos Vardikos says the forthcoming bill will ensure applicants receive their residence cards with full five-year validity periods from the date of issuance, rather than backdated to the filing date.
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