The new rules allow for naturalization in as little as three years and legally guarantee processing citizenship applications within eight months, writes Charles Savva.
Despite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.
In an exhaustive Q&A, we ask: Is it a government-sanctioned program? Who can become an agent? What are the fees? Was there a tender? and more.
The UAE says it will naturalize investors. Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new law, and ready to assist in making it a program.
The new regulations would, at once, both make the MRVP more economical for the applicant and more profitable for the government of Malta.
The Kittitian policy, however, differs from those of other regional CIPs in certain key respects, notably on age requirements.
Not as advertised: A 15-year veteran MM2H advisor questions whether authorities really want foreigners to make Malaysia their second home.
Two months ago, President de Sousa vetoed the amendments that Parliament had approved, but not because he objects to jus sanguinis.
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.
Loath to set off a price war, Caribbean CIPs are competing on inclusiveness. Yesterday, it was Dominica’s turn to revamp terms for families.
The government, however, says it will propose a further extension of the moratorium, one that could last until 2021 if approved by parliament.
The 35 Chinese applicants demand an immediate granting of their visas, compensation, and the bringing to justice of the responsible bureaucrats.
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.
“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.
“This is another step in further professionalizing our industry and harmonizing standards globally,” says Bruno L’ecuyer in an email to IMI.
Service providers must provide papers proving all their clients going back to 2013 kept their investments according to the requirements by February 15th.
A handful of investment migration programs are weighing the introduction of higher investment thresholds this year. How can they price it correctly?
Capped at 6,862 applications a year, Australia’s BIIP is invariably oversubscribed. This, says the government, leaves room for significant price increases.
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.
Undercutting of the Government’s officially sanctioned retail price has led to confusion in the market-place, writes James. E. Harris.