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April 25, 2019
The anticipated demise of Investor Visas – what will replace them?

According to the popular press, by 2020 EU investor visa programs will have changed so much that they will effectively be no more. This news is not unexpected; however, they are demising faster than expected. Exciting new programs are coming to replace them, however. The European Commission voted to adopt the TAX3 Committee’s February report […]
April 24, 2019
Turkey Property Sales to Foreigners Rise a Whopping 92% in 2019

Foreign investment in Turkish real estate continues to thrive, with 2018 figures reflecting a 78.4% increase on 2017, amounting to 39,663 properties sold to foreigners versus 22,234 in 2017. In February 2019, property sales to foreigners increased by an enormous 92.1% compared to February 2018, according to The Turkish Statistical Institute (Turkstat). To put these […]
April 17, 2019
Around 31% of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Projects Confirmed as Completed

Investment Migration Insider recently launched CBI Real Estate Watch©, an online platform for tracking approved citizenship by investment programs. The platform was created in response to widespread controversy in the Caribbean over developers who collect investments without actually constructing anything. Data collection for the various projects in the Caribbean was previously an arduous task. Hundreds […]
April 9, 2019
Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program has been “lax” US State Department reports

A recent report from the US State Department made reference to citizenship by investment (CBI) authorities in Europe and the Caribbean. The International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) demonstrated satisfaction for the most part with the CBI authorities’ vetting standards. However, concerns were raised regarding Dominica’s due diligence process. The INCSR states that under Dominica’s […]
April 3, 2019
St. Kitts Government Grants Astons Official Approval As Exclusive CIP Licensed Marketing Agent

We are proud to announce that Astons has been officially certified by the Government of St. Kitts as an Authorised International Marketing Agent. Astons has exclusive rights to act as a CIP International Marketing Agent for St. Kitts and Nevis and is authorised by the St. Kitts Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) to promote and market […]
April 2, 2019
Income from Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment up 280% in 2018 now makes up third of government revenue

Income from Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs has tripled in just one year, improving intake faster than any other CBI country. It was estimated that the Treasury’s December figures from the annual trend would show Vanuatu’s CBI revenue having tripled between 2016 and 2018. However, the recently published actual figures demonstrate that Vanuatu’s revenue […]
April 2, 2019
Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program: 5 Reasons to Take Advantage of its Rising Popularity

Istanbul, with its Turkish baths, stunning architecture, glorious historical monuments, rich Turkish cuisine and breath-taking scenery, is Turkey’s most populous city and one of the world’s finest. If you are considering which residence or citizenship by investment program (CIP) would be the best for you and your family, where better to start than this vibrant, […]
March 27, 2019
Montenegro’s Citizenship By Investment Program Will Be In Place By 2020

Dejan Medojević, Head of Montenegro’s Secretariat for Development Projects, has said that applications for the country’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) are expected to be received by the end of 2019 and that the full program will be in place by next year. The roadmap was revealed during an interview with Dnevne Novine Daily where […]
March 20, 2019
Minimum investment for real estate reduced to US $220,000 for Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme

The Government of Grenada announced today that the minimum investment requirement for the real estate option in the country’s Citizenship by Investment Program has dropped from US $350,000 to US $220,000. The new price only applies in cases where two applicants invest in a unit, totalling US $440,000, and is similar to changes that have […]
March 8, 2019
Yatırım Yoluyla Yunanistan İkamet İzni: Nasıl Alınır ve Neden bu Kadar Cazibeli?

Yunanistan Devlet Onaylı Yatırım Yoluyla İkamet İzni Programı hakkında sık sorulan sorular. S: Bir süredir Avrupa’da ikamet etmeyi düşünüyorum ve Yunanistan’a doğru eğiliyorum. Gayrimenkul satın aldıktan sonra Yunanistan’da ikamet etmem mümkün mü? C: Evet. Yunanistan devlet onaylı ikamet izni programı, yatırımcıların en az 250.000 avro değerinde gayrimenkul satın aldıktan sonra bu Akdeniz ülkesinde ikamet etmelerine […]
March 8, 2019
Yatırımcı Rehberi: Karayip Ülkeleri ve Vanuatu’dan İkinci Vatandaşlık Nasıl Alınır?

Karayip Ülkeleri ve Vanuatu ikinci vatandaşlık programları Yatırımcı Rehberi, gayrimenkul ve ikamet izni danışmanı Astons tarafından hazırlanmıştır.   Saint Kitts ve Nevis  Faydaları: Saint Kitts ve Nevis pasaportu, AB ve İngiltere dahil 152 ülkeye vizesiz seyahat etme fırsatı sunar. Bu fırsat, Koronavirüs ve birçok ülkenin getirdiği seyahat kısıtlamaları karşısında Saint Kitts ve Nevis ​pasaportunun önemini gösterir. […]
February 25, 2019
Migration Watch Study on Post-Brexit Immigration: Where Did it All Go Wrong?

The Migration Watch think tank recently published a study claiming that the government’s Brexit plan could lead to an annual rise in immigration of about 100,000 people. Not long after the study was released, Migration Watch withdrew it due to major flaws in their calculations. The estimated figure of 100,000 was supposed to represent future […]
February 7, 2019
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship Investment Programme to Accept Payments in Chinese Yuan

A bill was passed in Antigua & Barbuda’s parliament last summer, allowing for the payment of the country’s citizenship investment programmes in Euros and Cryptocurrencies. Prime Minister Browne acknowledged that interest in alternative payments had not been significant – most likely due to the lack of awareness about the option; “So far, in terms of […]
January 28, 2019
Invest 350,000 USD Into A Luxury Caribbean Resort in the Caribbean For Second Citizenship

The Point, Petite Calivigny A luxurious boutique private residence club comprising over 100 units including luxury villas, condominiums, bungalows, and suites. The resort offers a truly luxurious lifestyle and an upscale environment with a gym, wellness centre, restaurant, and a deep-water anchorage marina. Location: Located on the spectacular southern coast of Grenada, 20 min from […]
December 27, 2018
Top 10 Movies on Immigration

Would you like to experience something you’ve been planning  oryou may have gone through it already? Film is the perfect platform for this; to smile, to weep, to feel and to understand. Realistic or not, the migrant experience is unique and rich and there are many stories to be told. These ten films remind viewers […]
December 6, 2018
Astons is interviewed by BBC Radio Glasgow discussing EU Citizenship

Astons was asked for an interview on the rising popularity of EU Citizenship in light of Brexit
December 5, 2018
Grenada Offers Pathway to the USA for Wealthy Investors

USA Visa Backlog Creates More Demand for Grenada Citizenships
November 29, 2018
Case Study: From South Africa to Grenada

Passport in just 3-4 months
November 28, 2018
St. Vincent Leader Proposes Citizenship by Investment Program

Saint Vincent Leader Wants Citizenship by Investment Program
November 28, 2018
5 EU Countries Meet with the US Regarding Visa-Less Travel

EU & US Meet to Discuss Expanding Visa-Less US Access
November 20, 2018
Citizenship by Investment – Building the New World Economy?

Citizenship by Investment: Vital Tools for 1st World Nations
November 20, 2018
Grenada Passes Extradition Treaty Bill with China

Grenada Boosts Its Security with a New Extradition Agreement
November 20, 2018
Astons Awarded Best European Citizenship Advisor Award

Astons is honoured to be awarded the Best European Citizenship Advisor Award as part of the Russian Global Citizens Awards 2018
November 15, 2018
Dominica Citizenship By Investment Case Study

CLIENT SCENARIO Mr Abbas is a businessman from the UAE. He is a young and ambitious businessman, who travels regularly to Singapore and India, expanding his networks and growing his business. He often feels restricted at not being able to run his business at the pace he would like, as he is always awaiting visa […]
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