Portugal Wait Times Reach 40 Months While Greece Processes 31% Faster Than Q2
Ahmad Abbas
November 6, 2025
Portugal’s golden visa wait times can reach four years while others improve. IMI’s Q3 Survey is out now.
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Portugal Golden Visa Processing Times Hit Record 39.6 Months as Saint Lucia Delays Continue
Ahmad Abbas
July 18, 2025
Four programs cut processing times in Q2 while others experienced longer waits, creating wider performance gaps.
Greece Cuts Golden Visa Backlog, Set for Record Year
Christian Henrik Nesheim
June 10, 2025
Greece improves golden visa processing times, cuts down backlog, yet remains on track for 6th consecutive record year.
Grenada Lifts Heng Sheng Suspension But Removes 25 Sub-Agents
Ahmad Abbas
June 9, 2025
Three-month investigation yields no over-financing evidence but removes 25 sub-agents as IMA introduces new requirements.
A Summary of Investment Migration Policy Changes Through First Half of 2025
Ahmad Abbas
June 7, 2025
From golden visa closures to crypto source of funds to new programs, the first half of 2025 brought a lot of change to investment migration.
Caribbean Nations Review Draft Bill for Regional CBI Oversight Body
Ahmad Abbas
May 18, 2025
The regional regulatory framework culminates efforts that began in 2023, driven by increasing international scrutiny of CBI programs.
Maltese CBI Application Volume Bounced Back in 2023, Fresh Data Show
Christian Henrik Nesheim
April 27, 2025
As the market awaits the ECJ ruling, fresh data show Maltese CBI application volume is recovering.
CitizenX Acquires Plan B Passport
Ahmad Abbas
April 22, 2025
CitizenX has acquired Plan B Passports to mark the second high-profile investment migration M&A transaction in the past two years.
St Vincent PM Claims International RCBI Companies Financing Opposition Campagin
Ahmad Abbas
April 19, 2025
PM claims Chinese and European RCBI firms backing NDP to gain access to SVG’s high-ranking passport through a new CBI program.
Q1 2025 Processing Times: One Caribbean CIP Now Exceeds 15 Months
Christian Henrik Nesheim
April 15, 2025
One agent waited more than 20 months for a Caribbean passport for his clients and said he would never submit another file there again.
St Lucia Plans to Restore CIP Quotas and Net Worth Requirements
Ahmad Abbas
April 3, 2025
Unlike marriage citizenship pathway with “no due diligence,” Hilaire defends CIP’s rigorous vetting as government plans program overhaul.
Court Grants Lawyer Leave to Continue Processing Ireland Golden Visa Files
Ahmad Abbas
April 2, 2025
High Court judge rules against “draconian” suspension of solicitor’s investor visa work over unproven complaint allegations.
Nigerian House of Representatives Passes CBI Bill
Ahmad Abbas
March 27, 2025
The ruling APC’s majority in the House and Senate helps the bill’s prospects, and Deputy Speaker Kalu’s sponsorship signals strong support.
Grenada Suspends Heng Sheng’s CBI Applications Due to “Illegal Discounting”
Ahmad Abbas
March 22, 2025
IMA will reject all Heng Sheng applications if investigations reveal evidence of owner financing or under-selling citizenship investments
Vanuatu Suspends CIIP Until Further Notice Amid Regulatory Overhaul
Ahmad Abbas
March 18, 2025
One expert anticipates a potential price increase to align with EU requirements and match adjustments in Caribbean programs.
Grenada Rejects Eight CBI Applications and Revokes One Citizenship Over Illegal Discounts
Ahmad Abbas
March 6, 2025
Grenada rejected six applicants in late 2024 and two in 2025 for illegal CBI financing. A third denial is imminent, and one citizenship revocation is in process.
Nauru Citizenship Program Receives First Applications, Licenses 13 Agents
Ahmad Abbas
February 25, 2025
If the CIP manages to achieve its annual target of AU$60 million, it would account for 20% of all government revenue.
Chastanet Seeks Court Order to Block Galaxy CIP Applications in Saint Lucia
Ahmad Abbas
February 22, 2025
If the opposition leader is successful, a court order could suspend 5,000 CBI applications under Galaxy’s project in Saint Lucia
What Do Political Shifts in Syria Mean for Citizenship-by-Investment Units?
Fabienne de Blois
February 20, 2025
Syria’s exiled elite, with their wealth and urgent need for new passports, may inadvertently impact the CBI industry, writes Fabienne de Blois.
Regulator Attributes Decline in Malta Citizenship Sales to EU Legal Threats
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 18, 2025
A belatedly released statistical report reveals the European Commission’s threats against Malta materially harmed its CBI revenue.