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Global Business Immigration Opportunities

Business immigration programmes are an exciting opportunity for foreign investors to engage in portfolio diversification and secure global mobility. Such initiatives immediately offer residency permits or citizenship on an investment in property, businesses, job creation, or an economic contribution. Each country offers varying terms, with a minimum investment threshold of $100,000. To demonstrate the advantages […]

Second passport as a new trophy asset: the 5 destinations for 2021

“Pandemic” second passports: the best citizenship by investment programs for 2021.

Breaking News: Dominica Passports Are Going Biometric!

As one of the most sought-after passports globally, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme represents an incredible opportunity for global mobility with attractive returns. In the news just released, the Government of Dominica has announced that from 19th July 2021, this coveted passport will be issued with a contemporary biometric chip. The enhancement is excellent […]

North Macedonia Is Ready To Launch Citizenship By Investment Program

The Government of North Macedonia is ready to launch its long-awaited citizenship by investment program, Astons understands. This program will help investors to become citizens of North Macedonia after investing 200,000 euro in a government-approved fund. North Macedonia has been a candidate for accession to the European Union since 2005, citizens of this country don’t […]

Astons Client got a second passport and moved to Vanuatu

It’s easy to become a citizen of Vanuatu without leaving your house and unlock visa-free travel all over the world. Before the pandemic it was necessary to give the Oath of Allegiance to Vanuatu in front of the Commissioner of Oaths either in Vanuatu or abroad, nowadays it is possible to become a citizen of […]

Cyprus Reforms Residency Program: More Options For Investments

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Cyprus introduced a new version of the country’s Residency By Investment program with a wide range of options for investments. Under the new rules, the minimum requirement for investment remains the same — €300,000. Until now, it was only possible to invest in a newly-built property, but the reform […]

Vanuatu solution to travel in COVID world now accounts for almost half of the country’s income

The revenue from the official Vanuatu citizenship by investment program grew more than 30% in 2020 amid pandemic and travel restrictions all over the world. Overall revenue from the CBI in Vanuatu totalled more than $132.6 million. Vanuatu’s CBI program revenue grew for the 5th consecutive year. In 2016 it was only 24.4 million USD. […]

St. Kitts & Nevis To Extend Citizenship By Investment Discount For Families

The Government of St. Kitts & Nevis expected to extend its popular offer for families up to four applying for citizenship under the investment programme of this Carribean country. The offer was introduced in July, 2020 amid pandemic in order to help investors regain their right to travel and lasted until January, 2021. After considering […]

Astons: The London postcodes where property values are up by as much as £500,000 during the pandemic

London homeowners have seen the value of their property climb by +£34,526 on average since the end of 2019, according to research from, Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment. Astons analysed property price growth across the capital’s postcodes since December 2019 and found that many parts of the capital […]

Astons: 52% of London postcodes have seen a property price increase since the end of 2019

Arthur Sarkisian, managing director of Astons: “London has been hit harder than most where a COVID decline in buyer interest is concerned, largely due to the need for a quick commute dwindling in importance amongst homebuyers. However, the London market is far from on its knees and although there is almost a fifty-fifty split between […]

Investor’s Guide: How To Get Second Citizenship in Caribbean Countries and Vanuatu

Real estate and residency solutions consultancy Astons presents an Investor’s Guide to second citizenship programmes in Carribean countries and Vanuatu. St.Kitts & Nevis Benefits: Passport of St. Kitts & Nevis offers an opportunity to travel without visas to 152 countries, including the EU and Great Britain. This is extremely important in the face of the […]

Astons Сlient Got Vanuatu Passport For Visa-Free Travel In A Record Time

Mrs Kahloon is a resident of an EU country. She works as a manager in a multinational corporation and travels a lot all over the world. However, as a citizen of Pakistan, she sometimes encountered long processing times for visas and even had her visa applications refused. To avoid this problem, Mrs Kahloon looked for […]

The UAE opens citizenship for talented foreigners and investors

The Government of the United Arab Emirates decided to offer citizenship to selected individuals from foreign countries, including doctors, artists and investors. It’s a major shift in immigration rules of the UAE, focused on attracting talent to boost economic and cultural growth of the country. Most of the UAE residents (80%) are foreigners, but until […]

Greece Residency by Investment: How to Get it and Why It’s So Attractive

Astons answers frequently asked questions about Greece Government Approved Residency By Investment Programme Q: I’ve been thinking for a while about residency in Europe and I’m leaning towards Greece. Is it possible to become a resident of Greece after buying real estate there? A: Yes. The government-approved residency programme in Greece allows investors to become residents of this […]

Beneficial Citizenship: Invest into Property in Turkey and Get a Turkish Passport

Affluent individuals from all over the world have revealed increased interest in the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). The Astons experts elaborate on the benefits of this program, explain why most investors purchase property in this country and how to find your way around the Turkish real estate market. I heard a lot of […]

Astons Client Wanted to Invest in Carribean Real Estate and Got A Passport of St Kitts & Nevis

A good citizenship consultant sometimes knows what’s best for the client better than the client himself. This is exactly what happened when Jonathan, a wealthy entrepreneur from Argentina, contacted us and made an inquiry about St. Lucia citizenship by investment programme. As many of our clients, Jonathan wanted to get a second passport just in […]

British citizens now eligible for Portuguese Golden Residency program

Citizens of the United Kingdom are now eligible for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program, one of the most successful in the European Union. The Portuguese program is open for non-EU/EEA citizens only and wasn’t available to Britons until 2021, even though the UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. Residency in Portugal […]

Malta residency on beneficial terms: freedom of movement and your way to European citizenship

Malta has one of the most sought-after residency by investment programs, but unfortunately soon it will become less appealing to foreign investors. Astons understands that the Malta Permanent Residency Programme is going to eliminate a bond-investment option, one of the most attractive and beneficial options for investors, and introduce a non-recoverable contribution starting from April […]

2nd passport through purchasing property with lucrative benefits in Dominica

With the ongoing uncertainty of the global pandemic, travellers remain vulnerable to restrictions around borders, quarantine periods and holiday cancellations. This tension remains of primary concern to residents of the US, Brazil, Russia and across Asia. As never before, the freedom of unrestricted travel through a second passport is a compelling insurance to claim back […]

Invest $250,000 and Enjoy a Seaside House, Second Citizenship and Opportunity to Relocate to the UK

The investment migration experts at Astons explain the benefits of the Turkish Citizenship by Investment programme. By investing $250,000 in a studio apartment or a luxury villa, you will obtain a second passport that unlocks many rights and privileges.  Invest in Turkish property and obtain a second citizenship The most popular way to receive citizenship […]

Astons Client Obtained a Passport of Grenada and Relocated to the US with His Family

Investment migration experts at Astons reveal how citizenship of Grenada enabled our client to relocate to the US with his family. An Astons client wished to share his story: Mr. Zhou Yun told us that obtaining a passport from Grenada was one of the best decisions of his life. With the aid of this citizenship, […]

15 Key Questions Regarding St Kitts and Nevis Passport. Astons Provides the Answers

Read on as our lawyers and consultants answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the citizenship investment programme of St Kitts and Nevis and explain why you should apply for a passport of this Caribbean country without delay. 1. How many countries can I visit with a St Kitts and Nevis passport? The citizenship of […]

Astons Client Obtained Vanuatu Citizenship in 25 Days and Could Quickly Relocate from Russia to London

The investment migration experts at Astons are explaining in detail how individuals can travel around the world freely in the times of closed borders and pandemic. The short answer is: with a second passport. An Astons client decided to share his story as he believes that arranging Vanuatu citizenship was one of the wisest ventures […]

Astons Client Obtained a Passport of St Kitts and Nevis and Moved to Europe with His Family

The investment immigration experts of Astons revealed how a second citizenship helped their client stick to his plans under very difficult circumstances. An Astons client shared his story: the decision to obtain a passport of St Kitts and Nevis not only allowed Dmitry and his family to cross global borders freely but also remained faithful […]

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