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“I wouldn’t invest my money, seeing that there may be a risk of my golden visa being jeopardized,” says Murat Coskun about hospitality funds.
The post Coskun: Investors Should “Be Wary” of Golden Visa Funds Investing in Hotel Operations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Throughout the report, FATF suggests corrective measures that are already in place in most RBI and nearly all CBI programs, writes Ahmad Abbas.
The post How to Interpret the FATF-OECD Report on “Misuse of Citizenship and Residency by Investment Programs” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary already offers two routes to residency by investment and is about to get a third. Learn about one of the EU’s best residency solutions.
The post EU Residency By Investment in Hungary: Two Established Routes And One Soon to Open appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The French court found the two media executives guilty of criminal defamation and imposed a fine and moral damages in favor of Chetcuti.
The post French Court Rules in Chetcuti’s Favor Against Media Group: Criminal Defamation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Saint Kitts officials claim the refund-troubles arose from decisions of the former administration. That is not true, writes Maxim Zharkov.
The post Opinion: A Year of Deception and Discrimination for Retroactively Rejected St. Kitts CBI Applicants appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Unprofessional practitioners who tarnish the image of investment migration are an existential threat to the industry, writes Charles Savva.
The post Frivolous, Unprofessional Actors: An Existential Threat to The IM Industry appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Resource-independent, far from conflicts, and with some of the world’s simplest migration programs, LatAm has become a flag theory hotspot.
The post Why HNWIs Increasingly Flock to Latin American Residency Programs appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“We are confident that we will prevail in court, given the strength of our legal and factual arguments,” Shah said in a statement to IMI.
The post Mona Shah Responds to SEC Allegations of “Offering Unregistered Securities” to EB-5 Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

One client who paid thousands for a “not publicly listed” program had his passport severed upon landing and was stuck in Turkey for months.
The post IM Consultants Warn of Brazenly False Advertising Around Mexico, Romania “CBI Programs” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary’s government, which has an absolute parliamentary majority, has tabled a bill that would open a golden visa in September next year.
The post Hungarian Govt. Tables Plans for New €250,000 Real Estate-Based Golden Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

We need to stop selling passports and start selling citizenships, argues Nuri Katz, our guest in this episode of the Mobility Standard.
The post Nuri Katz: “It’s Always Easier to Blame the Foreigners for Your Problems” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Upper intermediate French, a C$200,000 donation, and a 12-month physical presence requirement are but some of the stricter new requirements.
The post Govt. Publishes New QIIP Regulations: Unlikely to Attract Many Applicants, Says Expert appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In an exclusive interview with IMI, St. Kitts & Nevis CIU boss Michael Martin chalks up the delayed refunds to “budgetary adjustments.”
The post Processing Delays a Result of “Financing and Discounting Schemes of the Past,” Says St. Kitts CIU Boss appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Judging by the headlines, you’d think investment migration was headed for extinction. In reality, it is thriving more than ever, writes Christina Georgaki.
The post Is Investment Migration Dying Out? Quite The Contrary appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

We thought Portugal would abide by its constitution and let bills expire with the government that introduced them. Think again, writes Madalena Monteiro.
The post NHR Termination Back on the Table As President Invokes Questionable Constitutional Maneuver appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Individuals denied citizenship despite paying for it will finally get their money back. The government is reportedly struggling to pay agents.
The post Saint Kitts to Refund Sanctioned Applicants as PM Admits CBI Revenues Have Collapsed appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Individuals denied citizenship despite paying for it will finally get their money back.
The post Saint Kitts to Refund Applicants From Sanctioned Countries appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As the government falls, the legislative initiative to end the NHR regime falls with it.
The post NHR to Survive At Least Another Year as Portugal Prime Minister Resigns Over Corruption Scandal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While the NHR is ending, a new special regime looks set to incentivize entrepreneurs in the fields of scientific research and innovation.
The post Pivoting for Prosperity in Portugal: Post-NHR Tax Benefits for Innovators appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

A two-year investment is a bridge-loan. Serious EB-5 projects need more time and longer investment cycles, argues Siren Chen.
The post Be Cautious With EB-5 Projects That Don’t Mind USCIS’ New 2-Year Investment Period appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Chris Lennon says he is surprised demand for EB-5 continues “despite the large price increase, long processing time, and uncertainty of approval.”
The post Plans to Expand HQA Visa Program “By Orders of Magnitude”: 10 on The Weekend With Chris Lennon appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

2023 is, by any measure, already a year of extreme records for Grenada. And that’s before the CIU has processed its backlog worth US$450m.
The post Grenada On Track to Raise More CBI Funds in 2023 Than in Previous 4 Years Combined appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new program has a single qualifying option: A fund that will invest in the coconut oil sector to reduce Vanuatu’s reliance on fossil fuels.
The post Vanuatu’s New CBI Program: Coconut Oil Fund to Yield Annual Returns, Partial Redemption of Principal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Before, they would stay because they were making a ton of money in China. Now they’re not making as much money. So they’re like, why am I staying again?”
The post “Before, They Stayed Because They Were Making Money in China” : Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Beyond sharing Portugal’s climate, Latin culture, and Atlantic coastline, Uruguay offers a tax holiday similar to NHR, writes Philippe May.
The post As You Mourn The End of Portugal’s NHR, Consider Uruguay’s Special Tax Regimes appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee has confirmed the program’s new price tag and the exclusion of residential real estate.
The post Revived Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme to Triple in Price, Reveals Chief Executive Lee appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Golden visas get all the attention. But if you’re looking to relocate to Europe full-time, there’s no need for you to invest anything.
The post If Immigration Is The Goal, Don’t Pay The Toll appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The government aims to hamstring a regime that has successfully raised tax revenue while simultaneously improving the demographic situation.
The post Following Portugal, Italian Govt. Also Aims to Weaken Special Tax Regime appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As conflict rages in the Middle East, a quiet EU country with a flexible residency program is just an hour’s flight away, writes Charles Savva.
The post Cyprus Residency Has an Outsized Role to Play in The Israel-Palestine Conflict appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Two-thirds of recent capital projects at Grenada’s Ministry of Social Development and Housing were directly financed by the program.
The post How Record CBI Revenues are Fueling Grenada’s Economic Development  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Matías Apparcel laments Portugal’s ending of successful policies, and says they should have allowed golden visa investment in social housing.
The post The Never-Ending Summers of Matías Apparcel: 10 On The Weekend appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Despite gaining approvals and making donations, applicants were retroactively rejected due to their nationalities and are not being refunded.
The post No Passport and No Money Back: Retroactively Rejected Saint Kitts CBI Applicants Start Petition appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Realord Group shares a construction update on their Grenada CBI project, the Hartman University Town & Resort.
The post Construction Update: Grenada CBI Project Hartman University Town & Resort, September 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Premium Visa Program (PViP), meanwhile, has received an average of under 5 applications a month since opening a year ago.
The post Malaysian Govt. Vows to Ease MM2H Conditions Amid 85% Drop in Applications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As it seeks expanded powers to revoke visa-free access from CBI countries, the Commission says a number of them are “under close scrutiny.”
The post EU Commission Seeks to Make “Investor Citizenship Schemes” Grounds for Visa-Suspension appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Globevisa provides immigration services. But so do accounting firms like Deloitte, or property brokers like Centaline. What, then, is an immigration firm, asks Henry Fan.
The post What is an “Immigration Firm”? Defining It Is Harder Than You Think appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Every time governments threaten to shut these programs down, there’s a surge of people trying to get through the door,” said Katz.
The post Governments Threatening to Close Programs is “Great for Business”: IM People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“A big part of my day-to-day is helping clients understand misinformation they read online,” says Slava Apel.
The post Bad Actors “Over-Promise and Under-Deliver: 10 On The Weekend With Slava Apel appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The program has officially raised €7.3bn. But counting the already-made investments still awaiting approval, the total exceeds €11 billion.
The post With 3 Months to Spare, Portugal Golden Visas Issued to Americans Hits All-Time Annual High appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Fund investment will be the primary qualification route for the golden visa going forward. Here are four crucial elements to keep in mind.
The post 4 Things To Consider When Investing In Portuguese Golden Visa Funds Under The New Rules appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mimoun Assraoui and Eric Major have big plans for Latitude and aim to unite the industry by making the Investment Migration Council more inclusive.
The post Podcast: “The Winners Will Be Those Who Are Global” – Mimoun Assraoui and Eric Major appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The UAE is the new Switzerland, but better: Reliable, neutral, and low-tax, but also easy to immigrate to, writes Pablo Ostrick.
The post Is The UAE The New Switzerland? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While significant changes took place within programs, the global total has remained stable. But several new firms are now blacklisted.
The post More Firms Blacklisted as Global Number of Accredited CBI Agents Remains Stable appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Grenada CIU-boss Thomas Anthony says he’s “having the time of my life” right now and is focused on clearing his 2023 backlog by H1 next year.
The post 10 On The Weekend – Thomas Anthony: In 5 Years “I’ll Be Retired in the South of Spain, Near The Water” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance consider the intersection of tax and immigration law and strategies for those relocating to the US.
The post Coming to America Part 2: Integrated Tax Strategies For Entrepreneurs Relocating to The US appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

A multipolar world and nationalist-protectionist policy trend make sovereign diversification a must rather than a luxury, writes Nirbhay Handa.
The post Pivoting in a Multipolar World: Strategies for Global Citizens  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Motivated by the weekend’s protests over housing affordability, the PM has agreed to the extreme left’s demands to end the NHR regime in 2024.
The post Portuguese Prime Minister Says NHR Regime Will End After 2024 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Buying a home in another country could serve as a ‘go-bag’ option, or a key aspect of living abroad or total expatriation from the country.”
The post Investment Migration People in the News: Buying 2nd Home Abroad is a “Go-Bag Option” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Out of veto options, Portugal’s President last night finally signed the new housing bill into law, enacting the new golden visa rules.
The post New Portugal Golden Visa Rules Take Effect Today Following Promulgation Last Night appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new guideline “poses significant challenges for Thai tax residents,” emphasizes the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand.
The post Thailand’s Tax Tightening on Foreign Income Raises Questions About Implementation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Q3, 2023 statistical report from USCIS shows demand for EB-5 gaining ground despite stubborn backlogs, writes Varvara Latyntseva.
The post United States EB-5 Program: I-526 Application Volume Hit 3.5-Year High This Quarter appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Egypt’s property developers are gearing up to promote CBI as the country targets Turkey’s corner of the market, writes Hany Mostafa Moawad.
The post Egypt Opens Private Property Market to Citizenship by Investment, in Challenge to Turkey appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance discuss the critical importance of an integrated tax and immigration strategy for those moving to the US.
The post Coming to America Part 1: Integrated Tax and Immigration Strategies for a Successful Move to the US appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “Getting a Golden Passport Feels Like You Suddenly Have VIP Access”: IM People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Following raids, skittish local banks say they will keep a closer eye on clients holding second passports from CBI jurisdictions.
The post Singapore Banks to Subject Chinese Holders of CBI Passports to Extra Scrutiny Following Raids appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

James Nuveen outlines five ways international investors can diversify both their property and mobility portfolios at the same time.
The post Five Real Estate and Residency Combinations for US$150,000 or Less appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The HQA Visa opens a pathway to residency in Portugal for entrepreneurs and their families and helps Portugal stay ahead of the tech curve. 
The post Empowered Startups: Matching Entrepreneurs With R&D Startups for Residency in Portugal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Chinese IM market insider Luc Lu explains what’s happening in the Chinese market and how international firms should interpret the Wailian case.
The post What You Need to Know About China’s Investment Migration Market in 2023: Wailian, Crackdowns, and Surging Demand appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “A Shift in the Citizenship Industry Away From Microstates” – Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While it was always assumed Russian applicants had driven the program’s meteoric rise, the extent of their impact is only now becoming known.
The post Russians Account for 90% of Grenada CBI Applications in 2023, Reveals Program Chairman appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Initially trying to move staff to other countries, Globevisa concluded partnering with locals would be a more effective way to expand globally.
The post Why You Should Partner With The World’s Biggest Investment Migration Firm appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The remaining Caribbean CIPs have three ways to respond: James Nuveen explores the potential implications of each type of reaction.
The post The 3 Ways Caribbean Citizenship Programs Could Respond to Saint Kitts & Nevis’ Price Hike appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Managing Partner Pablo Ostrick is recruiting 25 RCBI advisors by the end of 2023, to support the global expansion of Holborn Pass.
The post Holborn Assets Appoints Pablo Ostrick to Lead Global Expansion of Fast-Growing RCBI Division appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The SEF tackled only about 0.8% of its backlog of unprocessed applications in August. Meanwhile, hundreds of new applications piled up.
The post Portugal Golden Visa Approval Volume in August Slowest in 2 Years as Government Goes on Holiday Mode appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Was the Wailian case really only about capital controls? Assuming so is to engage in “magical thinking,” writes David Lesperance.
The post Should Chinese RCBI Investors Be Worried? Wailian Raid, Chinese Officials in Vanuatu Are Smoke Signals appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Too expensive, not permanent, and not providing any solutions that don’t already exist: Brian Greco’s verdict on Indonesia’s new golden visa.
The post Indonesia’s New Golden Visa Misses the Mark in What Could Be the World’s Next Great Residency Destination  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “The Backlash Was Enormous”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In Panama, income-based visas are flying off the shelf like never before, while investment-based visa demand is plateauing.
The post Panama Independent Means Visa Approval Volume on Track for All-Time High in 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The question on everyone’s mind is if other Caribbean CIPs will raise prices like Saint Kitts. IMI contacted each to get an answer.
The post Will Other Caribbean CIPs Follow St. Kitts and Raise Prices? Here’s What the CIUs Are Planning appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“If or when BTC goes up, your loan-to-value ratio goes down, so your house is appreciating, and so is the asset you’re borrowing against.”
The post Cayman Islands Investor PR Program Gets Crypto-Backed Loan Option appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “Turkey is Hot Right Now”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“This financial fracas will sweep up a lot of players,” write Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh, who believe the Wailian arrests are part of a broader effort.
The post The “Chilling Effect” of Wailian Boss’ Arrest: China’s Investment Migration Market on Tenterhooks appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

With half a year to spare, Grenada’s CIP has already set a new annual revenue record of EC$573m, two-thirds of it in the form of real estate.
The post Grenada CIP: Revenue Up 213% From Last Year, US$133M Invested in Real Estate Since January appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

From our partners at Mercan Properties. The most realistic scenario now is for the new golden visa rules to take effect in early October.
The post A Presidential Veto: Portuguese Golden Visa Program Lives to Fight Another Day appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While application volume is up 262%, processing is up only 142%. Net result: A sudden and unprecedented backlog worth EUR 1.75 billion.
The post Greek Golden Visa Raising €200m+ a Month: Backlog Has Tripled in One Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Parliament is likely to finally push through legislation next month, at which point golden visa real estate investment will be off the table.
The post Portuguese Golden Visa Reforms Postponed Until September as President Vetoes “More Housing” Bill appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Now nearly 7 times cheaper than the national version and with much more flexible presence requirements, Sarawak’s MM2H is thriving.
The post As Malaysia’s Federal MM2H Withers Under Stricter Rules, Sarawak’s MM2H Sees 2,800% Increase in Approvals appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Tomás Giraldo Bolívar explains how to invest in property and residency in Colombia while avoiding common pitfalls.
The post 8 Tips For Getting an Investor Visa Through Real Estate in Colombia appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post Golden Visas Are “Too Big to Fail”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Scoundrels have many easier and cheaper ways than CBI to get into first-world countries, argues David Lesperance. So why all the “concern”?
The post Terrorists, Criminals, and Money Launderers Are NOT Using Caribbean CIPs, So What’s the Real Objection? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

An affordable investment threshold, a path to EU citizenship, and a top-notch wealth/tax jurisdiction: Malta ticks all the boxes for Chinese investors.
The post Why Malta is a Dream Destination for Chinese Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

By the end of the 7th month of 2023, the SEF had approved 962 golden visas, already significantly more than the 865 approved in all of 2021.
The post Portugal Golden Visa Eyes Record Year as Approvals in 2023 Already Approach 1,000 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Thanks to an average occupancy rate of 91% and consistently high rates, Secret Bay has already paid $1.5 million in dividends to investors.
The post Dominica’s Secret Bay Pays $1.5m in Returns to CBI Investors, Crosses 150th Investor Threshold appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Develop or get de-certified. That is the message Grenada’s CIU is sending approved real estate developers with this round of culling.
The post Grenada De-Certifies 5 CBI Real Estate Projects Over Failure to Start Construction appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

After becoming the program’s number one applicant nationality last year, Russians are now excluded from Italy’s “Dolce Visa” program.
The post Italy Suspends Russians, Belarusians from “Dolce Visa” Following Record Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Among other insights, Krista Victorio points out that it’s perfectly possible to get Spanish citizenship without also becoming a tax resident.
The post Spain: Getting a Golden Visa for €350k and Citizenship Without Tax Residency – Krista Victorio on The Mobility Standard appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

More Caribbean CBI countries are flirting with republicanism. Even if they lose Schengen access, the programs will survive, writes Cinvest Migration.
The post The Changing IM Industry And The Rise Of The Caribbean Republics appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “Flamboyant Guys, Good for a Juicy Story”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Golden Visa funds must now limit their real estate exposure. Bluecrow details the most attractive sectors for fund investments going forward.
The post Portugal Golden Visa Funds Beyond Real Estate: Invest in Football Clubs, Entertainment, or Renewable Energy appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“I just hope they don’t raise prices too much,” says Trelcat. “Look at what happened with Malaysia’s MM2H program when they raised prices.”
The post Thai Elite Visa Set for Revamp on October 1st: Expect Price Hikes of “50-500%” Says Leading Agent appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The IMI Private Briefing covering Q2 2023 is now available.
The post New Q2 2023 Private Briefing Available Now: Request Your Confidential Copy appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Where investor immigrants are viewed with skepticism, entrepreneurs are welcomed and admired. Pivot to the HQA and make the loss of Golden Visa irrelevant.
The post Why You Should Pivot to the Portugal HQA Visa™ with Empowered Startups  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In the wake of Saint Kitts’ complete submission to the EU’s CBI demands, Brian Greco argues the industry must stake out a new course.
The post Citizenship by Investment 1.0 is Dead – Long Live Citizenship by Investment 2.0 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Minimum investment doubled in most categories; in-person document collection; new limits on marketing methods; all effective immediately.
The post St Kitts CIP Doubles Min. Investments, Addresses Rumored EU Demands Point by Point appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Among other demands, the EU wants CBI countries to consider their citizenships as a holy, deep, and meaningful connection to the country.
The post EU Reportedly Raises 6 Demands for CIPs, Including $200,000 Min. Investment as Saint Kitts CIU Issues Cryptic Notice appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Eastern and Western investors have different motives for seeking investment migration. Only Malta can deliver equally well for both groups.
The post Why Malta Offers the Best Solutions for Investor Migrants from Both East and West appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As the Portuguese government hamstrings its golden visa, here are the best alternative programs for Latin Americans.
The post Portugal’s Golden Visa: The Story So Far And The Best Alternatives For Latin Americans appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“I always thought the only way to preserve wealth is to create more.”
The post Investment Migration People in the News: “Passport King” Chris Kalin is Also a Quant Trader appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kittitian PM Terrance Drew reports that during a recent summit in Brussels, the EU agreed to form a committee with OECS on the CBI question.
The post EU Agrees to Form Committee With OECS to “Discuss and Structure” CBI Programs appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Not since 2019 have so many investors applied for initial EB-5 visas. But at present, USCIS is rejecting more than half of all applications.
The post EB-5: At 2023 Half-Year-Mark, I-526 Petition Volume Already Exceeds 2022 Total – But Denial Rates Remain Elevated appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The authoritative guide on how you or your client can successfully expatriate from the United States.​​
The post The Tax-Efficient Way to Renounce US Citizenship: The Authoritative Guide appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Both countries offer a low-cost path to PR and citizenship in low-tax jurisdictions but also have important differences in conditions.
The post Paraguay or Uruguay?  Which is The Best Residence and Citizenship Option? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

All that remains for the golden visa changes to take effect is promulgation by the President. Here are answers to your questions about the golden visa’s future.
The post Portuguese Parliament Okays Housing Bill in Final Vote: Q&A On What Happens Next for Golden Visa Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Agents with Iranian clients last week scrambled to submit files before Dominica’s introduction of “enhanced due diligence” fees on Monday.
The post Iranian Families of 4 Now Subject to Enhanced DD Fees of Up to $70,000 in Dominica: Other Nationalities Next? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Antigua & Barbuda has released the first statistical report on its CIP in more than three years. Figures show the program has fallen behind.
The post First Data Batch in 3 Years Reveals Antigua & Barbuda CIP Now Caribbean’s Least Popular Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Harvard-educated economist PM Mitsotakis’s securing a clear majority in parliament saw the value of Greek assets rise instantly.
The post Value of Greek Assets Rise Following Pro-Business Election Victory: Good News for Golden Visa Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Following a dip in foreign investment during the election campaign period, Turkey is set to consider plans for a golden visa program.
The post Turkey Could Open Golden Visa Program With Path to Citizenship by End of Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Egypt’s new residence by investment program offers renewable residence permits of 1-5 year validity for investments of $50-200,000.
The post Egypt’s New Residence by Investment Program Starts at US$50,000 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The final text of the bill set to pass next week prohibits funds from investing in real estate. But the program could still have several months left.
The post In Final Text, Funds Still Qualify for Portugal Golden Visa But Cannot Invest in Real Estate appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In this interview, Henry Fan of Globevisa explains how he and his partner Melvin Sun built a global business serving 8,000 clients a year.
The post The Man Who Runs The World’s Largest RCBI Firm: A Study in Meritocratic, Systemic Management appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Those caught off-guard by golden visa’s end haven’t been listening to Portugal. The future is in entrepreneur-investor business incubation.
The post Why It’s Really Time to Steer Away from the Golden Visa  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

A source at the SEF says the agency has 7,802 pending applications. At current rates, processing these will take 6.8 years.
The post Portugal’s €4bn Golden Visa Backlog Would Take Until 2030 to Finish Processing, Insider Reveals appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Jersey has raised billions from its low-tax HVR program. Now, deputies debate whether asking wealthy residents for more will scare them away.
The post Jersey Acknowledges the Rich Are “Highly Mobile” as it Considers Whether to Charge More for HVR Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Mauritius Investor program offers immediate PR and a two-year path to a first-rate citizenship in a low-tax, safe, and tropical country.
The post Unsung Programs Part 6: Mauritius Investor PR – Citizenship in 2 Years for Real Estate Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The outsized returns Asia’s fast-growing markets offer can be hard to access and extract. InvestAsian overcomes the entry barriers for you.
The post Frontier Markets and Recession Avoidance: Investing in the Rise of Asia appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Vanuatu’s CBI revenue has cratered since the loss of Schengen. A commission has been formed to find out what went wrong – and who is to blame.
The post Vanuatu: Schengen-Access Suspension Saw CBI as Share of Govt Cut in Half appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

CoinPanel offers the only fully licensed crypto payment service in the Investment Migration industry, without volume restrictions.
The post CoinPanel: The Fully-Licensed, Regulated Crypto Payment Gateway for All RCBI Programs appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Greece’s backlog now numbers nearly 16,000 (about 5,000 main applicants), which, when converted to golden visas, will net billions for Greece.
The post Greek Golden Visa Has Backlog Worth €1.5 Billion as Applications Surge Ahead of Price-Hike appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hartman Group interviews former Grenada CIU executive about how the new “6 CBI Principles” will impact applicants for Grenada’s CIP.
The post What the “6 CBI Principles” Means for Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Others may want to avoid “a further demonization of the ultra-wealthy,” Kosnitzky continues.
The post Access to Europe Is “The Gold Standard”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Canada will raise the number of spots for Startup applicants and prioritize those financially backed. Work permits will be open and last 3 years.
The post Canada to Reform Startup Visa: Financially Backed Applicants to Get Priority appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Requests for Portuguese nationality rose 37% to an all-time high of 74,506 in 2022. Authorities approved 98.6% of citizenship applications.
The post Portugal Citizenship Requests Surge by 37% in 2022 as Foreign Population Approaches 800,000 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Officials propose to divide MM2H into “Platinum, Silver, and Bronze” categories. Agents association call for merger of MM2H and PViP.
The post Malaysia: Govt. to Review Both MM2H and PViP Following Dismal Performance appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Argentina offers a lighting-fast path to PR and citizenship to those who can maintain themselves in this cheap, fun, but challenging country.
The post Unsung IM Programs Series: Argentina’s Rentista and Pensionado Visas appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The same governing party that introduced the bill to end the golden visa in the first place is now proposing to keep most of the program.
The post Portugal Govt. Proposes to Keep Golden Visa After All, Eliminating Only Real Estate, Capital Transfer Options appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The decision to de-prioritize BIIP visa processing has seen wait times extend from a few months to many years. Applicants feel short-changed.
The post Australia BIIP Applicants Protest as Permanent Residency Wait Times Balloon appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

If the CBI developer itself funds the escrow account, how does the CIU know the CBI applicant actually invested the full amount?
The post Caribbean CBI Real Estate: Off-Island Escrow Accounts Raise Concerns appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “Things Have Become Very Divisive”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

South Korea’s investor visa, which has raised at least US$10 billion in the last 23 years, is doubling the real estate minimum investment.
The post South Korea Doubles Investment Requirement for Investor Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The government of Serbia, an EU candidate, wants to give immigrants and refugees citizenship after just a year of living in the country.
The post Serbian Govt. Proposes Law to Grant Citizenship After Just 12 Months of Residency appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As a part of its global expansion, Realord Group has officially established an office in Dubai and held an opening ceremony in April 2023.
The post Realord Hartman Dubai Office Officially Inaugurated and 2023 Global Promotion appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

QIIP may never be the belle of the ball again, but with a bit of makeup and dim lights, she can still find suitors, writes Stephane Tajick.
The post Tajick’s Take: New Quebec IIP – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Jerry Morgan of Mercan, the PGV’s biggest developer, says it’s been a “traumatic” year but that he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the future.
The post Portugal Golden Visa on Track for Record Year: Approvals Hit 3-Year High in May, Buoyed by British Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While processing is starting to catch up, Grenada still had a backlog of 1,451 applications worth half a billion (!) USD at the end of Q3.
The post Having Shattered All Records in 2022, Grenada CIP Breaks Them Again in Q1 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Many Saint Lucians, Kittitians, and Antiguans will no longer need apply for visas before visiting Canada – presuming they fly in.
The post Antigua, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts Gain Visa-Free Access to Canada (With Exceptions) appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Caribbean CBI programs will start interviewing applicants. This is a positive development and no cause for nerves, writes Marina Gabriel.
The post Caribbean CBI Interviews – What To Expect And How To Manage Them appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Before the new administration took office last year, Saint Kitts & Nevis’ CIP had 95 approved real estate options. Today, it has nine.
The post Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP Sees 90% Reduction in Approved Real Estate Following Reform appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration can fill specific economic gaps. Keeping family businesses from dying with the owner is one way, writes Stephane Tajick.
The post The Economic Roles of Investment Migration: Part 1 – The Entrepreneurial Succession Crisis appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Great power games have cut Russians off from of banking and immigration in many countries. Hong Kong, however, has left the door open, writes Stephen Barnes.
The post Russians Excluded from Migration Programs and Banking in the West Should Consider Hong Kong appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The French requirement and the $500k walk-away option likely to result from the new rules will cripple the QIIP, laments Nicolas Laurin.
The post Opinion: The Dwindling Future of the Quebec IIP – A Shadow of Its Former Self  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Suspended since 2019, the QIIP is likely to reopen by the end of the year with a new set of requirements, writes Patrick McCarthy.
The post Quebec to Reopen QIIP With French Language Requirement and $200,000 Donation, Likely by End of Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

OFAC has imposed sanctions on a well-known industry firm and its founder for alleged facilitation of sanctions evasion for of Russians.
The post US Treasury’s OFAC Sanctions Huriya Private, Its CEO, and Partners for “Moving Russian Finance Into UAE” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Taymour Polding of CIP Turkey speaks to IMI about how the results of the Turkish election will impact the country’s citizenship by investment program.
The post Turkish Opposition, If Elected, Would “Eradicate the [Citizenship] Program Entirely” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As Portugal’s golden visa draws to a close, Malta throws its hat in the ring for the contest to be American investor migrants’ new favorite.
The post Is Malta Now The Optimal Choice For American Investor Migrants? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Blaming residency by investment programs [for the lack of affordable housing] is a politically attractive but over-simplistic response.”
The post Spain “Cutting Off Its Nose to Spite Its Face”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Greater specialization, bigger networks, and tailored service are among the reasons boutique firms make better advisors, write DZ Advisory.
The post Why Boutique Firms Are An Investor Migrant’s Best Option appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Appetite for Panama’s investor visas is dwindling. People of independent means, however, are relocating to the country in record numbers.
The post Q1 Data Shows Sharp Downturn in Panama Friendly Nations Visa Interest appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“The future of the BIIP is uncertain,” writes James Hall, pointing to new planning levels that will exacerbate the already huge backlog.
The post Australia Sharply Reduces BIIP Visa Availability for 2023/24 Despite Record Backlog appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In this special feature, Varvara Latyntseva details how the EB-5 program changed last year and the effects on applications and stakeholders.
The post EB-5 Special: How The 2022 Program Changes Impacted Application Volume, Processing, and Stakeholders appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

British investors are becoming more numerous and have now appeared in the monthly top-five nationalities list for 6 of the last 8 months.
The post Portugal Approves 12,000th Golden Visa as Total Investment Approaches EUR 7 Billion appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Sources say the government is considering two options: Higher real estate investment minimums, or no real estate option at all.
The post Spanish Govt. Mulls Whether to Raise Golden Visa Real Estate Minimums or Disqualify Property Investments Altogether appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “This Will Definitely Kickstart Interest in the Scheme Again”: IM People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Respondents also said Portugal’s Golden Visa and St Kitts’ CIP were the best-selling programs in 2022 and expressed high hopes for St Lucia.
The post Dominica CIU Was Most Efficient Processing Unit Last Year, Say Investment Migration Executives appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Buoyed by fewer competitors and an impending price hike, the program’s application volume has ballooned. So has its backlog of pending cases.
The post Greek Golden Visa: Q1 2023 Application Volume Up 259% Y-o-Y, Backlog Doubled in 6 Months appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investors will no longer be able to include parents or in-laws and must show proof of maintained income and investment every year.
The post Cyprus Golden Visa: No More Senior Dependents, Annual Proof of Income and Investment appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Results from the survey reveal the industry is still betting on Africa and that threats to CBI country access to the EU are a broad concern.
The post 2023 IM Executive Survey: 1 in 3 Firms Plan New Offices in Africa, 63% Worry EU Will Cut CBI Country Schengen-Access appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Instead of closing the golden visa program, Portugal should reform it and use it to solve the housing crisis, argues Anatoliy Letayev.
The post How Portugal Can Use Foreign Investors to Solve the Housing Crisis Instead of Scrapping the Golden Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“The rich will anyways get from point A to point B […]. So, removing the price they have to pay, it’s a lost financial opportunity.”
The post “At The Moment, Yes, We Have a Problem”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Three agents alone were responsible for 42% of applications, while 22 agents submitted only a single application.
The post 8th Annual Report on Malta CBI: Regulator Laments “Surreal” EU Criticism as Program FDI Reaches EUR 1.7bn appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The UK may restrict visa-free access for countries where “Chinese spies” can buy citizenship. This may start a domino effect, says David Lesperance.
The post Is the UK About to Push Over the First Domino Leading to the End of Small-Country CIPs? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

No retroactivity for post-February 16th applications, 7-days-a-year presence requirement preserved, and cultural investment visas kept.
The post Portuguese Govt. Yields on Golden Visa Retroactivity and 183-day Presence in Housing Bill’s Final Wording appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Saint Lucia CIP’s annual report shows the program is setting new records on all fronts – but regressing slightly on transparency.
The post Investment in Saint Lucia CIP Doubled in FY2021-22 Thanks to Sharp Increase in Real Estate-Based Applications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program recently saw its suspension extended. But the program still has a future, argues Stephane Tajick.
The post Why the Quebec IIP Still Has a Future, Despite the Extended Suspension appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Portugal is likely to approve a record number of applications in 2023. As long as the housing bill in its current form doesn’t pass, that is.
The post Q1 Figures Show Portugal on Track to Approve All-Time Record Number of Golden Visas in 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Governments increasingly balk at passive programs but welcome active investor visas. Ahmad Abbas explains how to successfully pivot to AIVs.
The post Active Investor Visas: 5 Lessons to Ensure Profitability and Client Satisfaction appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Saint Lucia’s CIU is the third in the region this year to issue a reminder that the minimum investment amount for real estate is absolute.
The post Saint Lucia CIU Circular Says Promotion of CBI Real Estate Discounts Violate License Terms appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The quadrupling of the MM2H income requirement has caused a collapse in applications. “Those who now qualify have better options,” say agents.
The post Malaysia M2H Applications Down by 90% Since New Rules Imposed, Says Industry Association appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

A government that actually backs the program, more affordable and varied investment options, and a quicker process are chief advantages.
The post 3 Reasons Greece, and Not Spain, Is Europe’s New Golden Visa Leader appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Patricia Casaburi points out that it’s ironic that golden visas are blamed for the housing crisis in Lisbon and Porto, where prices have risen sharply since these cities were excluded from the program.
The post The Proposal to Close the Golden Visa is Unconstitutional And Will Not Solve Portugal’s Housing Crisis appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

We are soft-launching two new features – IMI Professionals and IMI Program Finder – to help readers find programs and program specialists.
The post IMI Professionals and IMI Program Finder: Set Up Your Profile and Get Direct Leads From IMI appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“This extension relieves the stress of investors,” commented Alexander Varnavas of Athens-based Varnavas Law on the news.
The post Greece Extends Golden Visa Transition Period by Another 3 Months to July 31st appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

If the law is approved, investors will not get what they paid for. It’s “a violation of basic constitutional rights,” says one lawyer.
The post Portuguese Govt. Insists on Feb 16th Cut-Off, 183-Day Presence for Golden Visa in Final “More Housing” Draft Bill appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Greek Golden Visa authorities are struggling to keep up with mushrooming demand. Applications in the backlog now number at least 3,700.
The post Record Application Volume Sees Greek Golden Visa Authorities Struggling to Keep Up With Demand appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

So, you’ve given up your US citizenship or green card. End of story, right? Not even close, explain David Lesperance and Melvin Warshaw.
The post How to Expatriate from the United States – Part 4: Post-Expatriation Tax Considerations and Future Travel to the US appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The government will appoint a single Master Agent to market the world’s only sub-US$100,000 (technically speaking) CBI option globally.
The post Vanuatu Launches AUD-Denominated CBI Bond Investment Option appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Panama has approved 388 investor visas so far in 2023. In the last six years, investors account for 16% of all residence permits issued.
The post In Panama, 1 in 6 Immigrants is an Investor appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Characterizing the bill as “inoperable from start to finish”, President de Sousa indicated it was unlikely to pass in its current form.
The post Portuguese President Calls Housing Bill “Unfeasible”, Indicates It is Unlikely to Go Through appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Madeira’s President says his government “refuses to apply the measures” and that it has the “capacity and authority to legislate on the subject.”
The post Portugal Golden Visa: Madeira “Refuses” to Comply, President Says Govt. is Considering “Alternative Proposals” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Ella’s (the birth name of the Dominican novelist and short story writer Jean Rhys’) ghost sits at the foot of my bed staring at me with her long, sad, mournful face. I wait to hear for her footsteps in the dark. She keeps me company in the early hours. When dawn comes with the light […]
The post A Ghost Story About An Ancestor From The West Indies appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Even adjusting for inflation, Turkey’s real estate and hospitality markets have grown sharply for years. And that was before all the Russians.
The post Turkish Home Sales to Foreigners in 2021 Up By 5x Since 2013, Home Values Up 30% YoY in Real Terms appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program has blacklisted what is arguably the world’s largest investment migration company.
The post Dominica CIP Blacklists One of the World’s Biggest Investment Migration Firms appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Malta has consistently said it would be prepared to defend its position on CBI in Court. Soon, it will have the chance to do just that.
The post European Commission Refers Malta to Court of Justice Over MEIN Policy appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Dormant during the pandemic, China’s investment migration market is reviving. Four domestic stressors are driving the rebound, writes Luc Lu.
The post The 4 Factors Driving China’s Investment Migration Market Rebound appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Panama is on track to approve more independent means visas this year than in the preceding three years combined.
The post Panama Independent Means Visa Approvals on Track for 11-Year High in 2022 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Investors will have until next year, at least, to file under the current EUR 250k threshold, and changes will only apply in parts of the country.
The post Greece Golden Visa: New EUR 500k Min. to Apply Only in Big Cities, Ritzy Suburbs, Transition to Begin Next Year appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “I Have a Giant Target on My Back”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“We, fundamentally, have no issue accepting Russians,” says Saint Lucia CIU head Mc Claude Emmanuel in an exclusive interview with IMI.
The post “We Didn’t Have Much of a Choice”: St. Lucia CIU Boss on Suspension of Russian CIP Applicants appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“It is a visa program that I think isn’t adding value to the country,” said the Home Affairs Minister in a recent press conference.
The post Australia’s New Home Minister Hints She May Close Significant Investor Visa Program appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Caribbean CIPs are forced to fall in line with the demands of the bigger countries or face sanctions themselves, writes Nuri Katz.
The post Strong-Arming Caribbean CIPs to Exclude Russians is Absurd, Unjust, and Unworthy appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Unless the program sees an unseasonably low number of approvals in September, 2022 volume will exceed last year’s total already by the end of the month.
The post Portugal Golden Visa on Track for Best Year Since 2019 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Join Latitude for a day of learning about top tax residency and residence by investment destinations, as well as networking, at London’s L’oscar.
The post Latitude Hosts London Masterclass On International Residency Next Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The program’s due diligence partners has assured the CIU that they are once more able to conduct adequate due diligence in Iran.
The post Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program Re-Opens to Iranians appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Volek said the volume of American clients at London-based Henley & Partners makes it the company’s largest market by far.
The post “People Have a Second Citizenship as a Get Out of Jail Free Card”: IM People in the News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

A Greek golden visa costs $50,000 less than a year ago. Combined with access to the EU and more upside potential, the program has never been more competitive relative to the Caribbean CIPs.
The post Greek Golden Visa Giving Caribbean CBI a Run For Its Money Thanks to Euro-Dollar Parity appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The measure, said Prime Minister Mitsotakis in his speech, would “increase the affordability of real estate for Greeks.”
The post Greece to Double Golden Visa Real Estate Minimum Investment to €500,000 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Industry insiders, however, are not buying the figure, calling it “misinformation” and a practical impossibility.
The post In Astonishing Claim, Malaysian Govt. Says Premium Visa Program Got 20,000 Applications on First Day appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Get the Greek golden visa in a matter of weeks without any transaction-related costs by investing in a term deposit, writes the Golden Visa Greece team.
The post Greek Golden Visa: EU Residence Permits by Time Deposit Investment appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

While E2 visa appointments are available within days at the US Embassy in, for example, Tokyo, those applying in Paris face a 7-month wait.
The post E2 Visa Approvals Rebound Unevenly After Pandemic: Japanese Now Account for Half of Applicants appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

While similar to MM2H in most respects, the new program is less restrictive and also considerably more expensive.
The post Malaysia’s Surprise Introduction of “Premium Visa Program” for “Tycoons” Raises Eyebrows appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The former Arton Capital MP, alongside eight other managing equity partners, hopes to put the spotlight on a range of unsung golden visas.
The post Launches RCBI Advisory With 9 Global Partners: “We Aim to Be Among The 3 Largest IM Firms Outside of China” appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The government will respect the ruling and is already “looking at another way to offer land and citizenship to investors,” said a spokesman.
The post Central African Rep. Top Court Rules Citizenship for Sango Coin “Unconstitutional” appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Q2 was the lowest-grossing quarter in four years for citizenship by investment in Vanuatu. And it’s likely to get considerably worse.
The post Vanuatu CBI Revenue Falls 48.7% Short of Budget in First Half of 2022 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Hoping to reduce 30-month processing times for business investor visas, Australia’s government is drastically restricting new applications.
The post Australia Cuts New Intake for Business Innovation and Investor Program by 88% appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Our guest on the Mobility Standard podcast this week is Benjamin Lodmell of asset protection specialist firm Lodmell & Lodmell.
The post Podcast: “A Cook Islands Trust is the Gold Standard” for Asset Protection – Benjamin Lodmell on the Mobility Standard appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The country believes placing its asset on a blockchain will transform the economy. The first asset to be sold with Sango Coin is citizenship.
The post Citizenship by Investment in the Central African Republic for $60,000 Worth of “Sango Coin”: Is the Project Viable? appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Russians and Belarusians are excluded again. The suspension, moreover, will have retroactive effect, going back three weeks.
The post In Cryptic Circular, Antigua & Barbuda CIU Re-Suspends Applications from Russians appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“There are cheaper, comparatively more beneficial [RCBI programs] in Europe, but the Russians cannot enroll in them due to sanctions.”
The post “We Sell 20-25 Houses a Month to Russians, And Half of Them Are for Citizenship”: IM People in The News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Italy’s Dolce Visa has no processing delays, allows for tailor-made investments, and even lets you wait to invest until after approval.
The post Invest Only After Approval, Processing in 3 Months, And Other Unique Advantages of Italy’s Dolce Visa appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

HNWIs under 50 will have to make a careful cost-benefit analysis when choosing between the Long Term Resident and Elite Residence visas.
The post Thailand’s Low-Tax “Long Term Resident” Visa Opens Next Month: How Does it Compare to Elite Residence? appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Another exceptional gathering for industry professionals is taking place in Istanbul this fall. Request your invitation today.
The post IMI Connect Istanbul: Join Us For Another Unique Experience on November 2-4 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The ruling could be “an important precedent and be used as a paradigm to guide the judgment of similar cases,” says the plaintiff’s lawyer.
The post Court Orders SEF to Grant Appointment to Golden Visa Investor Within 10 Days Following Unreasonable Delays appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Qualive has a track record of producing over 20% p.a. returns for investors since 2016. Now, golden visa investors can get exposure to the same performance via fund investment.
The post Aspect Fund I: A High-Return, Quality-Projects Golden Visa Investment Opportunity appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

And 2022 is poised to be the program’s best year since 2018.
The post Portugal’s Golden Visa Has Raised €1.7 Million a Day for Nearly 10 Years Straight appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance outlines the five carefully planned steps crypto investors must take to successfully upgrade to a better tax jurisdiction.
The post The Crypto Investor’s Five-Step Roadmap to a Low-Tax, High Quality Life in a New Jurisdiction appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“[…] China’s investment push, which was understood to be part of ‘a fire sale launched by a desperate government in a bankrupt country.’”
The post Golden Visas Account for Just 3% of Property Deals in Portugal: IM People in the News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Six consecutive years of growth and thousands of satisfied citizenship by investment clients bear testament to the program’s unique qualities.
The post Why Application Volume for Grenada’s Citizenship Program Has Grown 6 Years in a Row appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Savory & Partners founder Jeremy Savory on running a CBI business in Dubai, becoming a Portugal resident, and the potential of Turkey.
The post Podcast: Jeremy Savory on Running a CBI Business in Hyper-Competitive Dubai appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration firms across the globe are hiring for positions at all levels in some of the world’s most exciting locations.
The post Ready for a Job Change? 64 Open Positions at Investment Migration Firms Worldwide appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Lesperance: “Half of my clients are concerned that the Democrats will keep the House [in November]. The other half are concerned they won’t.”
The post Reported US Citizenship Renunciations Nearly Triple in Q2 as More Consulates Grant Interviews appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

See which RCBI firms are expanding and contracting their global office footprints, as well as which countries they are entering and leaving.
The post Dubai Still Top Hub for RCBI Companies; 3 Firms Present in 20+ Markets; Istanbul is Rising Star appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The global number of CBI agents is growing at a decent clip again. Both Dominica and Saint Kitts & Nevis add to their CBI agent blacklists.
The post Q3 CBI Agents Update: Two More Agents Blacklisted in Caribbean, 15 New Licensees Globally appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Recent reversals of long-established rights have made progressive-minded Americans wary about the future. Portugal could be the haven they’re looking for, writes Joana Mendonça.
The post Mendonça: Portugal’s Progressive Laws May Offer an Oasis for Exhausted Americans appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Minimum investment requirements and minimum stay requirements both increase as New Zealand aims for investors who play a more active role.
The post New Zealand Issues Sweeping Changes to Investor Visas: Minimums of NZ$5-15 Million appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Choose properties on the open market, switch easily between investments if you later change your mind, and pay the same prices as locals.
The post Greek Golden Visa: The Flexible, Fast, and Profitable Route to Permanent EU Residency appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Choose properties on the open market, switch easily between investments if you later change your mind, and pay the same prices as locals.
The post Greek Golden Visa: The Flexible, Fast, and Profitable Route to Permanent EU Residency appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Cambodia enters the Southeast Asian golden visa market: A $100,000 property investment and eligibility for citizenship in five years.
The post Cambodia Launches $100,000 Golden Visa With 5-Year Path to Citizenship appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Whatever the risk profile and asset class preference, the Dolce Visa’s flexible terms enable structuring of products for any type of investor.
The post Structured Italy Dolce Visa Investment Products for Every Type of Investor – The Magwind Method appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Panama’s independent means visas could reach all-time highs this year, while the Friendly Nations Visa is losing its luster, now that it requires an investment.
The post Panama Independent Means Visa Approvals Surge in 2022, Investor Visa Interest Dips Further appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“High net worth individuals think the situation is so bad in America right now that it actually sounds worse than it is in Russia.”
The post “North Americans Have Become Disillusioned” – Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Ukrainians – in a grimly ironic twist – remain excluded from the program because of the very belligerence to which they have fallen prey.
The post Antigua & Barbuda Becomes 2nd Caribbean CBI Country to Re-Open for Russian, Belarusian Applicants appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

2021-22 results brought the program’s performance from nadir to zenith within a year in which it raised NZ$1 billion from just 100 investors.
The post New Zealand Investor Visa Revenue Back With a Post-Pandemic Vengeance in FY2022 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Considering the clip at which Americans have been applying this year, they are likely to place 3rd in the all-time ranking within months.
The post June Was Best Month in 2 Years for Portugal Golden Visa: US Applicants Break Into All-Time Top 5 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Considering the clip at which Americans have been applying this year, they are likely to place 3rd in the all-time ranking within months.
The post June Was Best Month in 2 Years for Portugal Golden Visa: US Applicants Break Into All-Time Top 5 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Considering the clip at which Americans have been applying this year, they are likely to place 3rd in the all-time ranking within months.
The post June Was Best Month in 2 Years for Portugal Golden Visa: US Applicants Break Into All-Time Top 5 appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
The post 9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The Impacto Fund has a different approach to the market because of its debt structure and a strong focus on capital preservation.
The post The Impacto Fund: A Different Approach to Portugal Golden Visa Investment appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The Impacto Fund has a different approach to the market because of its debt structure and a strong focus on capital preservation.
The post The Impacto Fund: A Different Approach to Portugal Golden Visa Investment appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

To qualify for a UK Startup or Innovator Visa, applicants must obtain the endorsement of designated endorsing bodies. John Courtney explains how to get it.
The post How to Get Your Business Ready for a UK Innovator and Startup Visa Endorsing Body appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

IM people in the news this week include David Lesperance, Christian Kälin, Murat Coskun, and Inês Azevedo.
The post “Citizenship is Something Fundamentally Unfair”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

IM people in the news this week include David Lesperance, Christian Kälin, Murat Coskun, and Inês Azevedo.
The post “Citizenship is Something Fundamentally Unfair”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

After 25 years in the business, Bluemina has helped more than 12,000 families fulfill their citizenship and residency dreams.
The post Bluemina: 25 Years of Successfully Leading Dual Citizenship and Permanent Residency in MENA Region appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

After 25 years in the business, Bluemina has helped more than 12,000 families fulfill their citizenship and residency dreams.
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After 25 years in the business, Bluemina has helped more than 12,000 families fulfill their citizenship and residency dreams.
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While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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“The real backlog”, says Pedro Catão Pinheiro, “is still ahead of us. It will come with the wave of applications filed on June 15th.”
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The program’s applicant nationality profile is decidedly Western: Among the top 10 source countries are the US, Germany, France, and the UK.
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The program’s applicant nationality profile is decidedly Western: Among the top 10 source countries are the US, Germany, France, and the UK.
The post South Korea Investor Visa Approvals Hit 16-Year High in 2021: Applications from India up 75% appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Italy as a destination sells itself, argues Dario Montagnese. All RCBI advisors need to do is let investors know it also has a golden visa.
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Italy as a destination sells itself, argues Dario Montagnese. All RCBI advisors need to do is let investors know it also has a golden visa.
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Italy as a destination sells itself, argues Dario Montagnese. All RCBI advisors need to do is let investors know it also has a golden visa.
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Italy as a destination sells itself, argues Dario Montagnese. All RCBI advisors need to do is let investors know it also has a golden visa.
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Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
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Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
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Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
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Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
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Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
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Portugal’s ruling Socialist Party, which controls Parliament, has made its position clear: The golden visa program is not going anywhere.
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The first applicants and their families started the MEIN journey in December 2020 and took just under 18 months to get citizenship approval.
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The first applicants and their families started the MEIN journey in December 2020 and took just under 18 months to get citizenship approval.
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The first applicants and their families started the MEIN journey in December 2020 and took just under 18 months to get citizenship approval.
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The first applicants and their families started the MEIN journey in December 2020 and took just under 18 months to get citizenship approval.
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“[…] location fluidity is going to stop being a luxury for just the very few. It’s going to be an option for everyone.”
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“[…] location fluidity is going to stop being a luxury for just the very few. It’s going to be an option for everyone.”
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“[…] location fluidity is going to stop being a luxury for just the very few. It’s going to be an option for everyone.”
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“[…] location fluidity is going to stop being a luxury for just the very few. It’s going to be an option for everyone.”
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It now remains to be seen whether the remaining non-EU Schengen countries – Norway, Lichtenstein, and Iceland – will follow suit.
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It now remains to be seen whether the remaining non-EU Schengen countries – Norway, Lichtenstein, and Iceland – will follow suit.
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Most Turkey CIP investors were spending well above the $250,000 anyway, looking as much to prospective ROI as to the prospect of citizenship.
The post Turkey Citizenship by Investment Rises to $400,000 Today: How Will the Price Hike Affect the Program? appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

After six months of stagnation, the SEF has begun accepting new golden visa applications once more.
The post Breaking: SEF Resumes Acceptance of New Portugal Golden Visa Applications appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

American applicants and fund investments reach record highs while Chinese participation and per-applicant average investment hit record lows.
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American applicants and fund investments reach record highs while Chinese participation and per-applicant average investment hit record lows.
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Applications, approvals, passport issuances, and investment all more than doubled and set all-time highs. US applicant approvals rose 900%.
The post FY2021 Was Multi-Record Year for Saint Lucia CIP: Real Estate Biggest Earner, US Applicants Up 10x appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The visa-waiver suspension will last until at least February next year, at which point the EU will re-assess the country’s CBI programs.
The post EU Tells Vanuatu to Get its CBI House in Order by May 2023 or See Visa-Waiver Suspension Extended appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

After 16 months of attempting to engage a Kafkaesque bureaucracy on the golden visa crisis, the founders of PAIIR are ringing the alarm bells.
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After 16 months of attempting to engage a Kafkaesque bureaucracy on the golden visa crisis, the founders of PAIIR are ringing the alarm bells.
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After 16 months of attempting to engage a Kafkaesque bureaucracy on the golden visa crisis, the founders of PAIIR are ringing the alarm bells.
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After 16 months of attempting to engage a Kafkaesque bureaucracy on the golden visa crisis, the founders of PAIIR are ringing the alarm bells.
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All told, IMI has been able to confirm 472 approved Indian main applicants globally for 2021.
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All told, IMI has been able to confirm 472 approved Indian main applicants globally for 2021.
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All told, IMI has been able to confirm 472 approved Indian main applicants globally for 2021.
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“There is not the slightest possible justification for the [golden visa] program not to work,” says the President of APPII.
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“There is not the slightest possible justification for the [golden visa] program not to work,” says the President of APPII.
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“There is not the slightest possible justification for the [golden visa] program not to work,” says the President of APPII.
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“There is not the slightest possible justification for the [golden visa] program not to work,” says the President of APPII.
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In 2019, the ex-president denied reports he had plans to leave Mexico for Spain. Records show he had changed his mind 18 months later.
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In 2019, the ex-president denied reports he had plans to leave Mexico for Spain. Records show he had changed his mind 18 months later.
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In 2019, the ex-president denied reports he had plans to leave Mexico for Spain. Records show he had changed his mind 18 months later.
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In 2019, the ex-president denied reports he had plans to leave Mexico for Spain. Records show he had changed his mind 18 months later.
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No single passport, program, or country can deliver you from all your mobility woes, writes Brian Greco. The solution is an integrated plan.
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No single passport, program, or country can deliver you from all your mobility woes, writes Brian Greco. The solution is an integrated plan.
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Increasingly, the Home Office is questioning the conclusions of endorsing bodies, indicates Latitude chief executive Eric Major.
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Increasingly, the Home Office is questioning the conclusions of endorsing bodies, indicates Latitude chief executive Eric Major.
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PM Harris declined to share the financial data even as his cabinet ministers threatened, and eventually brought, a motion of no confidence.
The post Saint Kitts & Nevis PM Persists in Withholding CBI Data, Even From His Own Cabinet, Says Special Report appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?
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How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?
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How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?
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How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?
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How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?
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How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?
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“In a couple of years when programme awareness is likely increased, we think the country could attract over 1,000 applicants per year.”
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IMI is launching the CBI Program Transparency Index to encourage program integrity and address a common criticism of the industry.
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As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.
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As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.
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As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.
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As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.
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Foreign investors, retirees, and – in some cases – freelancers and employees can pay a single-digit rate of tax under Greece’s new regimes.
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Foreign investors, retirees, and – in some cases – freelancers and employees can pay a single-digit rate of tax under Greece’s new regimes.
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No Syrians, no Kurds, and no explanation from the Dominica CIU. Iranians, however, are once more welcome to apply for citizenship.
The post Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
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The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
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The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
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The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
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The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
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The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
The post The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“There is still a very small window of opportunity to beat the price-increase deadline. But quick and decisive action would be required.”
The post Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.
The post Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.
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Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.
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Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.
The post Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Though the Ministry will only confirm the number in December, Spain likely approved its 13,000th golden visa in the second half of last year.
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Though the Ministry will only confirm the number in December, Spain likely approved its 13,000th golden visa in the second half of last year.
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USCIS last week shocked the EB5 market by saying all regional centers will need redesignation. That’s not the case, say congressional leaders.
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Investment migration people int he news this week.
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Investment migration people int he news this week.
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Investment in golden visa funds has already surpassed last year’s total, indicating fund investment could more than triple this year.
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Investment in golden visa funds has already surpassed last year’s total, indicating fund investment could more than triple this year.
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Investment in golden visa funds has already surpassed last year’s total, indicating fund investment could more than triple this year.
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Investment in golden visa funds has already surpassed last year’s total, indicating fund investment could more than triple this year.
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The May 2022 Private Briefings is out now. If you are an IMI Club PRO member, check your inbox for the password-protected PDF.
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All Regional Center designations are now defunct and all entities seeking to recruit RC-based investors must file for designation again.
The post USCIS Drops Bombshell EB-5 Q&A Hours Before One-Sided, Overwhelmingly Negative “Listening Session” appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

The facts and figures speak for themselves: Greece offers the best deal in the world for residence by investment.
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The facts and figures speak for themselves: Greece offers the best deal in the world for residence by investment.
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The facts and figures speak for themselves: Greece offers the best deal in the world for residence by investment.
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The facts and figures speak for themselves: Greece offers the best deal in the world for residence by investment.
The post Why the Greek Golden Visa is the Ultimate Residency by Investment Program appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Q1 figures show interest in independent means visas in Panama are reaching decade-high levels, while investor visa demand is declining.
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Q1 figures show interest in independent means visas in Panama are reaching decade-high levels, while investor visa demand is declining.
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Q1 figures show interest in independent means visas in Panama are reaching decade-high levels, while investor visa demand is declining.
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Congressmen aiming to end visa-waivers for countries with CIPs learn that 70% of visa-waiver countries have investment migration programs.
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Congressmen aiming to end visa-waivers for countries with CIPs learn that 70% of visa-waiver countries have investment migration programs.
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Just as Lesperance foresaw 18 months ago, citizenship renunciations among wealthy Americans are cratering. Here’s what he expects next.
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Just as Lesperance foresaw 18 months ago, citizenship renunciations among wealthy Americans are cratering. Here’s what he expects next.
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Just as Lesperance foresaw 18 months ago, citizenship renunciations among wealthy Americans are cratering. Here’s what he expects next.
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Sri Lanka is sorely in need of foreign currency to pay for food and energy imports. Now, the government hopes a golden visa can bring cash.
The post Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Plans for $75,000 Golden Visa appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

“This is not a passive investment program, and does require active participation from the candidate,” says Harvey [about Canada’s SUV].
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“This is not a passive investment program, and does require active participation from the candidate,” says Harvey [about Canada’s SUV].
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“This is not a passive investment program, and does require active participation from the candidate,” says Harvey [about Canada’s SUV].
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After two years of falling approvals and investments, all arrows finally point in the right direction for New Zealand’s investor visas.
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After two years of falling approvals and investments, all arrows finally point in the right direction for New Zealand’s investor visas.
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See our new Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds page; Comparison chart, statistics, and articles about golden visa eligible funds.
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See our new Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds page; Comparison chart, statistics, and articles about golden visa eligible funds.
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At least 32 applications remain in processing, some of which were filed in Q2 last year and approved in principle last August.
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At least 32 applications remain in processing, some of which were filed in Q2 last year and approved in principle last August.
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Highlights from Bluemina’s webinar with Les Khan, CEO of the Saint Kitts & Nevis CIU, and Gulf News.
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Investment-based visas are now valid for 10 years and at much lower minimum investment requirements than in the past.
The post UAE Makes Sweeping Changes to Visa Rules to Attract Capital, Talent, and Long Term Settlers appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Unnamed cabinet ministers tell the Times of Malta that the PM considers phasing out the program – or reforming it once again.
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Unnamed cabinet ministers tell the Times of Malta that the PM considers phasing out the program – or reforming it once again.
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Unnamed cabinet ministers tell the Times of Malta that the PM considers phasing out the program – or reforming it once again.
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A US-sponsored regime change is hardly new, and it does not take a student of history to cite examples of such transgressions. Guatemala, Congo, China, Libya, Palestinian Territories, Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, Panama, Bolivia, and Poland are just a few countries where the US has interfered in the past. The Washington Post asserts […]
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Grenada’s CIP recorded yet another all-time revenue high in 2021 (for the fifth year in a row) while also breaking a litany of other records.
The post Grenada CIP Breaks All Previous Records in 2021 as Revenue Tops US$100m appeared first on Investment Migration Insider.

Citizenship by investment, argues Brian Greco, is an unequivocal good for governments, locals, agents, and investors. So, why is it vilified?
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Turkish ministers have reportedly decided in a recent meeting to change the program regulations and raise the minimum investment requirement.
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In the end, Latvia keeps its program but suspends Russians and Belarusians for a year and bars those who support the war from applying.
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In the end, Latvia keeps its program but suspends Russians and Belarusians for a year and bars those who support the war from applying.
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Cyprus is revoking the passports – not the citizenships – of a number of Russians and Belarusians whose name appear on sanctions lists.
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