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June 30, 2019
Investments in Portuguese Visas dip by 32% in May 2019

The numbers in May 2019 stemming from SEF, the Portuguese Borders and Immigration services, displayed a harsh dip in further interest in Portugal’s visa program in comparison to this time last year. Now the visa and investment approvals are down 32%. In April, interest was higher than May where there was a swift decline. 82 […]
June 24, 2019
Advantage for Irish Passports Post Brexit

Post Brexit, the U.K plans to maintain their close relationship with Ireland. Though Brexit has presented overall uncertainty politically and economically in regard to the UK’s relationship with the EU, the affiliation with Ireland remains iron clad. In relation to this, the Irish passport will hold a strange and unique position, nevertheless.  Ireland is and will […]
June 24, 2019
Final Phase of Residence by Investment Program Launching in Anguilla

Anguilla’s House of Assembly, (also known as Anguilla’s Parliament) on the 29th of May 2019 passed the Anguilla Economic Resident Act 2019, also named as the AERA. The AERA offers a legal foundation for residence through way of an investment program. Also created, was the Select Anguilla Agency Act 2019 which determined Select Anguilla as […]
June 16, 2019
Five great reasons for Turkish citizenship by investment

More than 1.1 million foreigners applied for Turkish residency in 2018-19 constituting a 40% rise on the previous year, and more than 50% of applications were submitted in Istanbul. Turkey is a popular destination for relocation, either for a temporary job posting or for permanent residence, as it offers an abundance of opportunities for families […]
May 30, 2019
Q4 figures show Portugal’s investor visa set to raise a record billion euros in 2019

After consistent decline in the first three months of 2019, the investment volume trend made an upward turn in April. In the first quarter of this year, the Investor Visa program raised €2 million. Recent figures from Portugal’s Foreigner’s and Borders Service (SEF) demonstrate a slight uptick in approvals and investment for April compared to […]
May 30, 2019
Millions granted non-CIP citizenship without vetting whilst EU worries about handful of CIP investors

Peter S. Vincent, a seasoned veteran of US Homeland Security with National Security top clearance and a member of Henley & Partners Executive Committee provides a bleak picture of European borders which he says constitute a great threat to EU security. Organised crime groups routinely engage in the sophisticated forgery of identity papers, as well […]
May 30, 2019
Montenegro Considers Ski Resort For Citizenship Investment Program’s First Real Estate Project

Citizenship by investment does not have to come with beach balls, cocktails and sandcastles. Montenegro’s upcoming citizenship program is looking likely to select a quiet mountain town as its first approved project location. During a recent investment conference held in Budva, Damir Davidovic, State Secretary of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, revealed that […]
May 30, 2019
Moldova’s citizenship by investment program has so far received 23 applications

Since its November 2018 launch, Moldova has granted its first citizenship by investment. As of 16th May, Deputy Director of the Public Services Agency (the CIP’s processing body), Iulia Petuhov, reported that there have been 23 applications by investor citizens so far. However, the press statement lacked significant detail about the only person to have […]
May 22, 2019
Migration among millionaires rises as tensions and taxes take their toll

Just over 100k millionaires fled their homelands last year, a 14% rise on the previous year and more than twice the amount than 2013, according to Johannesburg-based New World Wealth. Canada, the US and Australia are the top destinations according to the research firm, with China and Russia being the places millionaires are least likely […]
May 21, 2019
Astons Awarded Best Full-Service Investment Immigration Firm 2019

Astons is honoured to be awarded the Best Full-Service Investment Immigration Firm 2019 as part of the 2019 Corporate Immigration & Relocation Awards. The 2019 Corporate Immigration & Relocation Awards provide recognition for firms and professionals who have shown commitment and excellence when ensuring their clients a stress-free relocation. This award is of serious value […]
May 18, 2019
Which passport should I buy? QUIZ

Second citizenship is a great way to say goodbye to visas and prepare a backup plan in case you want to start a new life in a new country. Astons can help to obtain citizenship in more than ten countries, but how do you choose the right one? Our test will help you find out. […]
May 9, 2019
Britons more sold on benefits of immigration than any other major European country

British people are more positive about the benefits of immigration than any other major European country according to the YouGov-Cambridge global survey, which found that nearly half of Britons believe that immigrants are either positive or neutral for the UK. The survey found that 28% of Britons feel that the benefits of immigration outweigh the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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