Malaysia Likely to Reduce MM2H Minimum Deposit Requirement by 20-30% Following Review
The MM2H closed for new applications last month pending revised terms. Stakeholders hope for sharply reduced costs, writes Jolie Zhang.
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Coskun: Investors Should “Be Wary” of Golden Visa Funds Investing in Hotel Operations
“I wouldn’t invest my money, seeing that there may be a risk of my golden visa being jeopardized,” says Murat Coskun about hospitality funds.
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EU Residency By Investment in Hungary: Two Established Routes And One Soon to Open
Hungary already offers two routes to residency by investment and is about to get a third. Learn about one of the EU’s best residency solutions.
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Hungarian Govt. Tables Plans for New €250,000 Real Estate-Based Golden Visa
Hungary’s government, which has an absolute parliamentary majority, has tabled a bill that would open a golden visa in September next year.
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Govt. Publishes New QIIP Regulations: Unlikely to Attract Many Applicants, Says Expert
Upper intermediate French, a C$200,000 donation, and a 12-month physical presence requirement are but some of the stricter new requirements.
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Is Investment Migration Dying Out? Quite The Contrary
Judging by the headlines, you’d think investment migration was headed for extinction. In reality, it is thriving more than ever, writes Christina Georgaki.
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Be Cautious With EB-5 Projects That Don’t Mind USCIS’ New 2-Year Investment Period
A two-year investment is a bridge-loan. Serious EB-5 projects need more time and longer investment cycles, argues Siren Chen.
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Revived Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme to Triple in Price, Reveals Chief Executive Lee
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee has confirmed the program’s new price tag and the exclusion of residential real estate.
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Cyprus Residency Has an Outsized Role to Play in The Israel-Palestine Conflict
As conflict rages in the Middle East, a quiet EU country with a flexible residency program is just an hour’s flight away, writes Charles Savva.
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Malaysian Govt. Vows to Ease MM2H Conditions Amid 85% Drop in Applications
The Premium Visa Program (PViP), meanwhile, has received an average of under 5 applications a month since opening a year ago.
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With 3 Months to Spare, Portugal Golden Visas Issued to Americans Hits All-Time Annual High
The program has officially raised €7.3bn. But counting the already-made investments still awaiting approval, the total exceeds €11 billion.
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4 Things To Consider When Investing In Portuguese Golden Visa Funds Under The New Rules
Fund investment will be the primary qualification route for the golden visa going forward. Here are four crucial elements to keep in mind.
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New Portugal Golden Visa Rules to Take Effect Within Days Following Promulgation Last Night
Out of veto options, Portugal’s President last night finally signed the new housing bill into law, enacting the new golden visa rules.
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Netherlands Investor Visa Ends Tomorrow After Only 10 Approvals in 10 Years
The State Secretary said the decision was motivated by “the minimal use of the scheme,” along with “the critical discussion” in the EU.
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Thailand’s Tax Tightening on Foreign Income Raises Questions About Implementation
The new guideline “poses significant challenges for Thai tax residents,” emphasizes the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand.
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United States EB-5 Program: I-526 Application Volume Hit 3.5-Year High This Quarter
The Q3, 2023 statistical report from USCIS shows demand for EB-5 gaining ground despite stubborn backlogs, writes Varvara Latyntseva.
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Coming to America Part 1: Integrated Tax and Immigration Strategies for a Successful Move to the US
Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance discuss the critical importance of an integrated tax and immigration strategy for those moving to the US.
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HKD 30 Million Price Tag Likely for New Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
The long-awaited revamp of Hong Kong’s CIES is likely to have a HKD30M price tag, writes Hannah Ma, who thinks we’ll know for sure in October.
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Five Real Estate and Residency Combinations for US$150,000 or Less
James Nuveen outlines five ways international investors can diversify both their property and mobility portfolios at the same time.
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Portugal Golden Visa Approval Volume in August Slowest in 2 Years as Government Goes on Holiday Mode
The SEF tackled only about 0.8% of its backlog of unprocessed applications in August. Meanwhile, hundreds of new applications piled up.
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