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December 3, 2019
The Economic Boost is St Kitts and Nevis Benefits Locals and New Investment Migrants

St Kitts and Nevis’  Prime Minister Timothy Harris shared with the public that the country’s Citizenship by Investment programme (CIP) contributes greatly to the local economy. For instance, the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) in St Kitts and Nevis grants an additional welfare of $500 to those who earn less than EC$3,000 (appr. US$1,100) per month. […]
December 2, 2019
Turkish Citizenship Program as a fast track to the UK and USA

Turkish citizenship can be obtained within just 2 months through property investment starting from $250,000. With no additional donation required and coupled with a simplified application process and high ROI property investment projects, this program offers simplified routes to relocating to both the UK and USA under respective visa categories available for Turkish nationals. 1. […]
November 27, 2019
A Growing Number of United Arab Emirates Residents Consider a Second Citizenship

Based on the International Migrant Stock 2019, the UAE ranks #5 globally in the number of immigrants – with nine million people. On top of the list resides the US with 51 million immigrants, Germany and Saudi Arabia with 13 million each, Russia with 12 million and the UK with 10 million. The UAE has […]
November 26, 2019
Greek Authorities Will Broaden the Criteria for Residency by Investment Programme

The official Greece Gazette announced a ministerial decision to enhance the criteria for a five-year Greek residence permit granted to non-EU investors. To boost direct foreign cashflows, the new rules impose a minimum investment of 400,000 euros in Greek securities and firms. Equally, an investment of the same amount into property also qualifies for the […]
November 22, 2019
Portuguese Residency Investment Programme Is Poised to Hit €5 Billion By Year’s End

Portugal’s renowned investment migration programme is just EUR 89 million short of the 5 billion milestone. At this point, 1,099 main applicants and 1,941 family members were granted Portuguese residency. The Residency by Investment (RIP) revenues boosted by 24 percent month-on-month this October, reaching EUR 60 million. The ratio between funds transfer and property purchase […]
November 21, 2019
Foreign Investors Help Revive the Crisis-Stricken Property Market of Athens

The crisis of 2009 decreased the GDP of Greece from €242 billion in 2008 to €176 billion in 2015. At a certain point, Greece’s debt amounted to 180% of the GDP, and the austerity measures kicked in. At the same time, property sales dropped by over 70%. Now, things seem to look up with the […]
November 19, 2019
Montenegro Announces Rules for Investment in Agriculture, Fisheries, Wood Processing

Montenegro is one of the latest Citizenship by Investment (CIP) programs in Europe. As for property investment, it has just approved one development project – a ski resort. That said, Montenegro has now come up with formal requirements that apply to CIP applicants investing in agriculture, fisheries and wood processing. Montenegrin officials have voiced the […]
November 18, 2019
From Ancient World Citizenship to Citizenship by Investment: The Brief History

Citizenship can be defined as a relationship between a person and a state. The person bears certain responsibilities towards the state – the state, in its turn, protects the individual. Citizens enjoy specific rights and freedoms under the jurisdictions of their respective countries. In fact, the modern concept of citizenship dates back to ancient times. […]
November 14, 2019
Procuring Citizenship In Montenegro Fast and Easy

The Astons’s experts answer the most frequent questions regarding investment immigration and elaborate on the new Montenegrin citizenship program that enables your family and yourself to quickly procure a European passport. I’ve decided to arrange a second citizenship and heard that it’s now possible to receive a passport of Montenegro. Is this true?  Yes, the […]
November 14, 2019
Greek Government Will Offer a Moderate Lump-Sum Investor Tax of 25,000 Euro

Greece keeps on reducing taxes to attract even more international investors to the Greek residency scheme. After years of stagnation, the new government performed high-scale reforms to revive the economy and bring more funds into the country. The cabinet of Mitsotakis has already unveiled a three-year VAT exemption for developers, a 22% property tax decrease […]
November 12, 2019
Investor Immigrants in Portugal Get Increasingly Interested in Fund Investment

Since the launch of the Portuguese Residency by Investment Program in 2012, it’s been recognised as one of the most demanded immigration routes due to its simplicity and moderate requirements. The investment options under the programme include real estate, capital investment, entrepreneurship and private equity. Property acquisition remains the most coveted scenario, yet it looks […]
November 8, 2019
2019 Poised to Become a Record Year for Residence by Investment in the European Union

The data now available for 2019 reveals that it may become a peak year for the European Residence by Investment Programmes (RIPs). Greece, Latvia, Portugal, Spain and the UK have already published their half-year approval figures. Ireland and Malta still retain the data undisclosed, yet their input would account to just 15 percent of the […]
November 7, 2019
Three Hotels in Montenegro Pending Approval for Citizenship by Investment Programme

At this point, the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has only included one approved project – a hotel in ski resort Kolašin. That said, more developments are planned for CIP later this year. The Montenegro programme was unveiled last month, yet applicants haven’t had any real choice so far. The delay in approving more […]
November 6, 2019
Greece Will Enable Credit Card Payments for Residency by Investment Programme

Unlike the previous government, the current Greek authorities have proposed to enable credit card payments as a form of transferring migration investment funds. This practice was previously banned as it tended to breach the capital control policy of China. Chinese investors are generally limited to $50,000 per year on payments in foreign currency. That said, […]
November 4, 2019
Spainish Residency by Investment Boosts Approval Rates by 80 Percent

The approval rates in Spain’s Residency Programme have reached record levels in the first half of 2019, reports the Ministry of Employment, Migration and Social Security. Spain issued 848 more investment-based residence permits from January to June 2019 than in the preceding six months. Chinese and Russian investors led the field with 272 and 187 permits […]
October 25, 2019
More South Africans Are Looking to Procure a Second Passport For Better Mobility

A passport of South Africa unlocks visa free access to just 100 countries. The Henley Passport Index now ranks it  #53 among the most powerful passports. To ensure easier travel, many South Africans are now looking to procure citizenship of the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and other countries. Earlier this year, local […]
October 24, 2019
The Big Dozen of Investment Migration Markets Predicted for 2023. Facts and Figures

Which countries will be the key sources of investment migration four years from now? Let’s pick up demographics, supply and demand and try to draft the 2023 forecast. The first crucial metric here is the number of high net worth individuals (HNWI). This figure scarcely correlates with a country’s overall population. For instance, some highly […]
October 22, 2019
Dominica Granted Citizenship to 2,100 in the Last 12 Months

Government officials report that Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CIP) program has yielded 2,100 approved applications in the period between July 2018 and July 2019. That’s likely to be a record yearly figure among other CIP programmes. Saint Kitts & Nevis could have greater showings, yet the country’s administration does not reveal its annual data. All […]
October 18, 2019
The Turkish Citizenship Was Granted to Astons’s Client!

Global immigration advisory Astons reports the first client who procured the Turkish citizenship through Astons’s comprehensive services. The Turkish Citizenship by Investment programme was revamped last year and has proved even more appealing to foreign investors. With a 30 years’ experience in investment immigration, the consultants at Astons have guided the customer through the application […]
October 15, 2019
Affluent Hong Kong Nationals Rush on Investment Residency and Citizenship Programmes

As Hong Kong’s political unrest goes on, an increasing number of Hong Kong’s HNWIs are looking for alternative passports. They are seeking stability and leveraging investment migration options as a future-proof solution. Protests started this June followed by a proposed law on extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China. Although the proposal was rejected, demonstrations […]
October 14, 2019
Long-Awaited Montenegrin Citizenship by Investment Programme Opened for Applications

This October, the Montenegro government has unveiled its brand-new Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). The initiative was announced over two years ago and gained due attention way before its launch. Experts view the Montenegrin CIP as an opportunity for HNWI from around the globe as well as a boosting factor for the local infrastructure. As […]
October 10, 2019
Enjoying Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a nation in the Caribbean in the Lesser Antilles archipelago. It consists of two islands (unsurprisingly, Antigua and Barbuda) along with numerous smaller islands. It’s a country of great beauty, including hundreds of beaches, crystal-clear water, and plenty of sites to see. Below is a quick list of what to see […]
October 9, 2019
Greece Might Consider Doubling Minimum Investment and Imposing Mandatory Presence

The Greek government may decide to double the current €250,000 minimum investment required as part of the country’s Residency by Investment (RIP) programme. Besides, Greece may add compulsory physical presence requirements and introduce minimum annual spending. If the amendments come into force, the qualifying investment in real estate would rise up to €500,000. This figure […]
October 8, 2019
Why Choose Madeira for Portuguese Residence by Investment. Tax and Price Perks

Portugal is reputed to host one of the optimal Residency by Investment (RIP) programmes in Europe. What most people don’t know is that the island of Madeira, just 900 km off the Portuguese mainland, may as well be the best venue in the country for investment residency. An all-year tourist destination, Madeira features a favourable […]
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