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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks 

After 21 Months, No End in Sight for MM2H Suspension – Political Turf War to Blame, Say Insiders

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, motac, policy, policy updates, politics

Despite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.

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Analysis Editor's Picks Europe 

Everything You Need to Know About North Macedonia’s New Citizenship Program

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim amara group, bayat legal, citizenship by investment, club, cyrus arman, hlg, jean francois harvey, north macedonia, policy, sam bayat

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.

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Editor's Picks Industry Trends MENA 

UAE’s New Citizenship Law: “Big Questions Unanswered”

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, dubai, henley and partners, latitude, mena, mimoun assraoui, philippe amarante, policy, rif, UAE

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.

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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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