Citizenship
PortugalSao Tome and PrincipeCitizenship 24 June 2026
Portugal Citizenship in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide
Citizenship 25 May 2026
How to Get Brazilian Citizenship in 2026
Brazilian citizenship can be obtained through birthright, descent, marriage or naturalization after a period of legal residence in the country.
Antigua & BarbudaEgyptEl SalvadorCitizenship 25 May 2026
How Many Citizenships Can a Person Hold?
There is no universal legal limit on how many citizenships a person can hold.
NauruSao Tome and PrincipeVanuatuCitizenship 21 May 2026
Why Investment Citizenship Applications Get Rejected in 2026
Due diligence failures, insufficient source-of-funds documentation in select programs, misrepresentation, and unauthorised investment structures account for most citizenship by investment (CBI) rejections.
Antigua & BarbudaArgentinaDominicaCitizenship 12 May 2026
Second Passport for Freedom
A second passport is a practical way to expand your freedom — giving you access to visa-free travel to multiple countries, the ability to operate across multiple financial systems, and a legally secure alternative citizenship obtained in as little as 2–12 months through investment or over time through other routes. It allows you to reduce dependence on a single jurisdiction and manage your mobility, assets, and opportunities more flexibly.
TurkeyCitizenship 20 April 2026
Turkey Streamlines Citizenship by Investment
The Istanbul Directorate of Migration Management has updated the procedure for participants in the citizenship by investment program.
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Greek Golden Visa
Indian Investor and Family Obtain Greek Golden Visa via Piraeus Property Investment
The Greek Golden Visa program allows non-EU nationals to secure EU residency through real estate investment. Investors can include their spouse, children under 2, and parents, obtaining a renewable 5-year residence permit without the need for physical presence or tax residency in Greece.
Rahul M.
Entrepreneur
Greece Golden Visa
Astons Case Study: How the Greece Golden Visa Became a Gateway to Europe for an Egyptian Property Developer
Ahmed has spent more than two decades in Egypt’s construction industry, successfully delivering large-scale residential projects across Cairo and Alexandria. As his company prepared to enter the European market, he required consistent, secure access to the EU and the ability to attend high-level negotiations without delays or visa constraints.
Ahmed A.
Developer
Dominica Citizenship
Family's Fast-Track to Dominica Citizenship: $264K Investment Secures Global Backup Plan in Just 5 Months
Over the past five years, the global atmosphere has become increasingly tense. Political situations in many countries have worsened, prompting a growing number of people to create a “Plan B” for themselves and their families. Today, having an alternative citizenship has become a valuable form of security and freedom.
Tom S.
Software Engineer
Saint Lucia Citizenship
How Astons Helped a Bahraini Couple Obtain Saint Lucia Citizenship in Just 6 Months
Faisal and Amira are a couple from Bahrain. Faisal co-owns a family logistics holding with branches in the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, while Amira runs a boutique perfume store in Manama. Because their business involves international shipments and frequent visits to Europe, they travel there regularly.
Faisal and Amira H
Entrepreneurs
Greece Golden Visa
How Astons Secured Greece Residence for Three Generations of a Turkish Family
High-quality European education is one of the key priorities for many parents outside the EU. A diploma from an EU country provides strong career prospects worldwide. However, not every family is ready to send their child alone to a foreign country.
Osman K.
Furniture Entrepreneur
Greek Golden Visa
Iranian Family Secures Greek Residency to Safeguard Mobility and Prepare Their Children for European Education
In 2024, a successful entrepreneurial family from Iran partnered with Astons to access one of Europe’s most prestigious residency by investment programs.
Ali R.
Entrepreneur
Cyprus Permanent Residency
How Astons Secured Cyprus Permanent Residence and Tax Optimization for a London IT Entrepreneur
James is a British entrepreneur in the IT sector and owner of an international company. Like many UK-based businesspeople, he was affected by rising taxes in the UK: by 2024, the combined corporate and personal tax rate reached nearly 50%.
James S.
IT Entrepreneur
Greek Golden Visa
How Astons Revived EU Business Post-Brexit with Greece Residence
After the UK left the EU, many British companies encountered unexpected obstacles: European clients began requesting VAT numbers, contracts in euros, and EU-based banking details. Business was on the verge of losing market share, and re-establishing relationships proved harder than expected.
Peter H.
Entrepreneur
Greek Golden Visa
How an Astons Client Secured Greece Residence and Non-Dom Tax Status
In 2024, the UK announced the upcoming abolition of the non-dom tax regime. This meant that, in the near future, foreign income of residents in the country would be taxed on a progressive scale – from 20% to 45%.
Rajiv M.
Entrepreneur
Turkish Citizenship
Success Story: Turkish Passport and Istanbul Property with Astons
I watched Istanbul grow before my eyes, and at some point I thought: I want to have a home here. Later I found out that by purchasing property, I could obtain a passport too — so I decided to hit two birds with one stone.
Ryan M.
Entrepreneur
Greek Golden Visa
UK Investor Gains Greek Golden Visa with Final €250,000 Property in Piraeus
In summer 2024, a UK-based entrepreneur approached Astons with a time-sensitive mission: secure EU residency under Greece’s Golden Visa program before the minimum investment threshold rose to €800,000. At that time, Piraeus still qualified under the €250,000 threshold for new builds — a regulation that changed in August 2024.
David R.
Entrepreneur
Grenada Citizenship
How Astons Secured Grenada Citizenship for Linda’s Visa-Free China Visits
Even holders of the world’s strongest passports sometimes face entry restrictions to certain countries. For US citizens, China’s visa service can be a barrier: recently, obtaining a visa has become more difficult, with delays becoming more common.
Linda M
Private practice doctor
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