Global Mobility Insights

Permanent Residency in Cyprus through real estate investment

Hadi and Leila lived in Beirut, where daily instability and limited access to inclusive education made them consider alternatives abroad. Their child required a school environment with special resources, something difficult to secure locally.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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%.

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.

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.