Spain Golden Visa: Is the Entrepreneur Residence Permit the Next Best Thing?
Ahmad Abbas
January 7, 2025
Jacinto Soler-Matutes ponders whether Spain’s Entrepreneur Visa can fill the Golden Visa shaped void.
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Spain Closes Golden Visa, Sets Transitional Period
Ahmad Abbas
January 4, 2025
After months of internal deliberation and legislative maneuvering, the Spanish government has finally ended the golden visa
Optylon Krea’s 2025 Predictions for Portugal’s Golden Visa
Partner Content
January 2, 2025
Optylon Krea’s 2025 Predictions for Portugal’s Golden Visa highlight how global volatility makes the program a vital tool for risk mitigation.
Greece Extends Golden Visa Deadline to February to Secure €750 Million Investment Pipeline
Ahmad Abbas
January 1, 2025
The government aims to protect 3,000 property deals potentially worth €750m from falling through
Abu Dhabi Launches “Super Yacht Golden Visa”
Ahmad Abbas
December 30, 2024
Abu Dhabi launches first-of-its-kind golden visa for superyacht owners (40m+) and top maritime executives.
Indonesia Says Golden Visa Has Brought in Over Half a Billion USD in H2 2024
Ahmad Abbas
December 25, 2024
Indonesia says Golden Visa averages US$1.2M in investments per application, brings in over half a billion USD in first 4.5 months
2024’s Biggest Investment Migration Cliffhangers
Ahmad Abbas
December 24, 2024
From Malta’s ECJ battle to Kuwait’s war on dual citizenship- 2024’s investment migration cliffhangers leave us guessing what’s next
Hungary Eliminates Real Estate Investment Option From Guest Investor Program
Ahmad Abbas
December 22, 2024
Hungary takes direct real estate option off menu days before slated opening. Move likely aims to safeguard program integrity and reputation, say experts.
Spanish Congress Overrides Senate Veto, Ending Golden Visa Program
Ahmad Abbas
December 21, 2024
Spain’s Golden Visa program will officially end following Congress’ final vote. Soler-Matutes expects complete closure by March 2025.
IMI Daily’s Most Read 2024: The Biggest Investment Migration Stories This Year
Moustafa Daly
December 20, 2024
From Russia’s “anti-woke” visa and El Salvador’s “free passports” to Caribbean CBI revocations, these were IMI’s most-read stories in 2024.
The Known Unknowns of Investment Migration in 2025
Ahmad Abbas
December 19, 2024
David Lesperance lists his 2025 predictions for investment migration, covering both “known and unknown knowns” of the global market for RCBI.
The Best Golden Visa is the One that Makes a Tangible and Lasting Impact
Partner Content
December 16, 2024
From solar parks to Portuguese golden visas: How WElink’s eco-friendly energy empire entices global investors
Golden Visa: A Gateway to Economic Growth and Regional Development in Portugal
Partner Content
December 7, 2024
Mercan Properties demonstrates how the program can transcend traditional investment goals by channeling €1.2 billion into 31 hotel projects
Spanish Senate Vetoes Justice Reform Bill That Would End Golden Visa Program
Ahmad Abbas
December 4, 2024
PSOE pushes ahead with golden visa termination despite Senate veto. Final Congressional vote expected mid-December
Why Portugal is so popular among Americans?
Partner Content
December 4, 2024
In this interview, IMI’s Christian Nesheim explored with Optylon Krea’s Hakan Kodal and Şafak Nervo why rich Americans love Portugal
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
New Greek Golden Visas Processed in 3 Months, Says MIBS Group’s Saranti
Ahmad Abbas
November 30, 2024
Katerina Saranti explains how Greece slashed processing times from 20 to 3 months, and what investment tier is the hottest right now
Why There’s Still Hope for Spain’s Golden Visa
Pierre-Marc Lecompte
November 24, 2024
Pierre-Marc Lecompte: “Valencia’s streets are still drying out after severe flooding, and Spain’s political climate isn’t much calmer”
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
Legislative Analysis: Spain’s Golden Visa Termination Timeline
Jacinto Soler Matutes
November 22, 2024
Dr Jacinto Soler-Matutes anticipates closure of Spain’s Golden Visa program in May 2025 and warns of costly mistakes for potential applicants