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Editor's Picks Europe Policy Updates 

MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment

January 12, 2021January 14, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, EU, europe, golden visa, latest, luke frendo, mrva, mrvp, policy, residence by investment

The new regulations would, at once, both make the MRVP more economical for the applicant and more profitable for the government of Malta.

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Caribbean Policy Updates 

Saint Kitts CIP Becomes Fourth in Caribbean to Allow for Sibling Dependents

November 7, 2020November 16, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, policy, policy updates, saint kitts and nevis, siblings

The Kittitian policy, however, differs from those of other regional CIPs in certain key respects, notably on age requirements.

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Asia-Pacific 

Long-Term MM2H Agents Question Program’s Future, Ask If Erratic Govt. Action is Deliberate

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim andy davison, asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, policy, politics, residence by investment

Not as advertised: A 15-year veteran MM2H advisor questions whether authorities really want foreigners to make Malaysia their second home.

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Policy Updates 

Immigration Lawyers Optimistic on Prospects for Jus Soli in Portugal This Year

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Ahmad Abbas azevedo, birthright citizenship, club, cunha vaz, europe, golden visa, jus soli, naturalization, policy, portugal, residence by investment

Two months ago, President de Sousa vetoed the amendments that Parliament had approved, but not because he objects to jus sanguinis.

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Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

The Protracted Demise of Latvia’s Golden Visa

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, editor's picks, EU, europe, golden visa, latvia, policy, residence by investment, statistics

Once first among its European equals, Latvia’s golden visa has languished since 2014. 93% of the program’s total FDI stems from before 2016.

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Caribbean Policy Updates 

Dominica Becomes Latest CIP to Announce More Flexible Dependent Definitions

June 25, 2020July 4, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, dominica, policy, policy updates, skerrit

Loath to set off a price war, Caribbean CIPs are competing on inclusiveness. Yesterday, it was Dominica’s turn to revamp terms for families.

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Europe Policy Updates 

As CIP Moratorium Expires, Moldova Still Undecided on Program’s Future

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, europe, moldova, policy, politics

The government, however, says it will propose a further extension of the moratorium, one that could last until 2021 if approved by parliament.

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Europe 

After Waiting Two Years for Greek Golden Visas, 35 Investors Prepare Class Action Suit

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim chinese, club, data and intel, europe, european commission, golden visa, greece, greek, policy, processing

The 35 Chinese applicants demand an immediate granting of their visas, compensation, and the bringing to justice of the responsible bureaucrats.

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Europe 

Malta IIP Not Going Anywhere, New PM Affirms – Opposition to Sit Out Regulator-Appointment

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim abela, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, europe, malta, miip, policy, politics

Malta’s Opposition does not want to engage in MIIP-reform talks with the new PM, Robert Abela, who has indicated he has no plans to end the program.

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Europe 

Portugal Realtors’ Association Urges Caution on Golden Visa Reform

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, europe, golden visa, lisbon, policy, porto, portugal, real estate, reform, residence by investment

“I would not be shocked if [in Lisbon and Porto], the minimum investment requirement went from EUR 500,000 to EUR 1m,” says the President of APEMIP.

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Policy Updates 

IMC Introduces Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim anti-bribery, bruno l'ecuyer, club, IMC, policy

“This is another step in further professionalizing our industry and harmonizing standards globally,” says Bruno L’ecuyer in an email to IMI.

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Europe 

Cyprus CIP Agents Have Until Feb 15 to Prove 2013-18 Clients Maintained Investments

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, compliance, cyprus, due diligence, europe, policy, requirements

Service providers must provide papers proving all their clients going back to 2013 kept their investments according to the requirements by February 15th.

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Editor's Picks 

Programs Mulling Price-Hikes in 2020: What is the Optimal Min. Investment Requirement?

January 2, 2020March 25, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, opinion, policy, price, trends

A handful of investment migration programs are weighing the introduction of higher investment thresholds this year. How can they price it correctly?

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Asia-Pacific Policy Updates 

Australian Govt. Says Min. Investment Requirements for Investor Visas Are Too Low

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim australia, biip, club, consultation, policy, residence by investment, siv

Capped at 6,862 applications a year, Australia’s BIIP is invariably oversubscribed. This, says the government, leaves room for significant price increases.

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Europe 

Moldova Extends Moratorium on CIP

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, europe, moldova, moratorium, policy

The Ministry of Interior, together with various public institutions, will spend the next 30 days to craft a report for the government, which will subsequently determine the program’s future.

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Asia-Pacific Vice 

Vanuatu Govt. Moves to Stop Agents Undercutting Official Price

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, james harris, policy, policy updates, vanuatu, vcp, vdsp

Undercutting of the Government’s officially sanctioned retail price has led to confusion in the market-place, writes James. E. Harris.

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Africa MENA Policy Updates 

Egyptian Cabinet Approves CIP-Law, Formalizes Requirements

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, egypt, mena, policy

Egypt is set to open the world’s 13th formal citizenship by investment program, with minimum investments starting at US$250,000.

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Editor's Picks Europe 

EESC Echoes Eur. Parliament’s “Phase-Out” Call – “Intellectually Disingenuous,” Says IMC

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, eesc, EU, european commission, european parliament, IMC, phase-out, policy, politics, report, transparency international

The IMC expresses chagrin at being excluded from consultations on a report it says was “hijacked by ill-informed, unaccountable third party organizations.”

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Europe Policy Updates 

Greece to Allow Credit Card Payments for Residence by Investment Program

October 25, 2019October 31, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, credit cards, europe, golden visa, greece, greek, policy, policy updates, pos, residence by investment

In a decision diametrically opposed to that of the previous government, Greek authorities move to allow the use of POS-terminals for golden visa investments.

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Caribbean 

The Cost of Granting Citizenship to Newborns When the Rest of the Family Already Have It

October 17, 2019March 26, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim additional dependents, caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, cost, dependents, ed kennedy, policy, price

You spent a lot of money and time to get citizenship for your family. Now, a new child is expected. What will it cost to give your newborn a citizenship?

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MRVP Changes Now Official: Total Contribution Amounts Starting at EUR 150,000
Editor's Picks Europe Policy Updates 

MRVP Changes Now Official: Total Contribution Amounts Starting at EUR 150,000

January 18, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on MRVP Changes Now Official: Total Contribution Amounts Starting at EUR 150,000
Greek Golden Visa Approvals Fell Nearly 90% in 2020, Portugal’s By 5%
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Greek Golden Visa Approvals Fell Nearly 90% in 2020, Portugal’s By 5%

January 13, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Greek Golden Visa Approvals Fell Nearly 90% in 2020, Portugal’s By 5%
MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment
Editor's Picks Europe Policy Updates 

MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment

January 12, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment
Only Chinese and Brazilians Got More Portuguese Golden Visas Than Americans in 2020
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Only Chinese and Brazilians Got More Portuguese Golden Visas Than Americans in 2020

January 11, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Only Chinese and Brazilians Got More Portuguese Golden Visas Than Americans in 2020
In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
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In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

January 7, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

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