• Temporary Residence

    Golden Visa program results of 2021 in 5 charts

    In 2021, a number of European countries spurred the inflow of funds into the economy through the «Golden Visa» program. The growth of interest in investment immigration was noted among U.S. citizens, while representatives of China began to apply for residence less actively.
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    Americans outpaced Chinese investors in the number of Portuguese Golden Visas

    In November 2021, the number of U.S. investors who received a Golden Visa for Portugal exceeded the number of approved applications for Chinese citizens. According to the Border Patrol, investors are more likely to choose alternative investment options to buying real estate.
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    New conditions for obtaining the Portugal Golden Visa in 2022

    Since the beginning of 2022, the conditions for obtaining the Portugal Golden Visa will change. The amendments limit the purchase of residential real estate, provide discounts for foreigners, as well as an increase in the value of investments in funds, researches and existing businesses.
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    El Salvador Golden Visa will cost 100,000 USD instead of 3 bitcoins

    El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has announced plans to build Bitcoin City and confirmed changes to the Golden Visa program. The minimum investment will be 100,000 USD instead of the previously announced 3 bitcoins.
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    The EU began to regulate the CBI and RBI schemes

    The new EU immigration policy aims to regulate citizenship (CBI) and residence (RBI) programs by investment. EU member states plan to tighten the requirements for wealthy foreigners.
  • Temporary Residence

    Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has obtained the UAE Golden Visa

    The famous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani became a resident of the UAE. The well-known businessman received a Golden Visa under the program, which has been in effect since 2019, attracting investors and prominent specialists to the country.
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    Changes in the Portugal Golden Visa Program in 2022: the procedure for investors

    Learn about the changes in the conditions of the Portuguese Golden Visa program, which will take effect on January 1, 2022. How the requirements for investments and acquired real estate will change.
  • Temporary Residence

    Residence permit by investment in Italy at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic

    The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the Italian immigration market. The government of the country decided to review the conditions for obtaining residency for foreigners in order to speed up the recovery of the national economy.
  • EmploymentTemporary Residence

    Foreign doctors can apply for a «golden» visa in the UAE

    The United Arab Emirates has launched a program that allows foreign doctors and their families to obtain residence permits. The government offers residency to talented professionals for up to 10 years.
  • Temporary Residence

    Canada launches a lottery: the kin of country residents have a chance to get a residence permit

    In the fall of 2021, the Canadian government will hold a lottery in which 30,000 applicants will be able to invite their parents and grandparents to live in the country under a residence permit.