Bulgarian Prime Minister Kirill Petkov said that the Golden Visa program, which attracts a large number of foreigners, will be canceled. This is a logical step, as the government has previously announced the suspension and abolition of the program.
Read MoreGermany attracts foreign investors for many reasons: the superiority of the German economy; laws that create a safe environment for investment; a large number of foreign companies. Plus, the German passport itself is widely recognized in the world and is considered one of the most influential.
Read MoreThe Bulgarian government has announced that the Golden Visa program may be terminated. The Ministry of Justice stated that the program did not lead to real investments in the Balkan country.
Read MoreEnterprise Greece released data showing that the total number of issued Greek visas rose by 137 in December. As a result, 1035 visas were issued in 2021. This is 10.3% more than in 2020.
Read MoreThe Portuguese government has officially launched the Golden Visa program in 2012. With its help, foreign investors can make investments in the country and obtain residency, and subsequently citizenship.
Read MoreThe new coalition government said it would allow dual citizenship and also make it easier to obtain German citizenship.
Read MoreThe Portuguese government has officially confirmed the changes to the Golden Visa program from January 1st. The main change is the exclusion of Lisbon, Algarve and Porto from the list of cities where you can buy real estate to obtain residency. The minimum investment amount remains the same.
Read MoreAccording to the calculations of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the program for the simplified issuance of residence permits to foreigners in exchange for investments will be able to bring about 200 billion rubles (about 2.8 billion US dollars) to the country's treasury.
Read MoreThe Parliament of the Republic of Albania has published a package of amendments to the text of the law on foreigners. The innovation can have a positive impact on the local housing market.
Read MoreZanzibar opened up ten small islands located outside the main islands of Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba). This decision was made on the basis of "vision for diversification of high-end investments" - says the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) in a statement.
Read MoreThe other day the government of Zanzibar announced the opening of a new investment program for foreigners. The country said the tax and residence program will make the region more attractive to foreign investors.
Read MoreThe Netherlands has launched a pilot program for startups with fewer than 15 employees. Thanks to it, startups can sponsor non-EU foreign citizens as part of a new residence permit for startup employees (Essential Start-Up Personnel Residence Permit).
Read MoreGermany is one of the major economic centers in Europe with a thriving business sector. The country offers foreign entrepreneurs to set up a company and obtain residency.
Read MoreResidency Malta Agency recently introduced a new residence permit that suits third-country nationals: the digital nomad visa. Under this initiative, foreigners can work remotely and reside in Malta.
Read MoreSince 2021, Panama Friendly Nations Visa has been operating in Panama. For many investors, this was one of the most popular options for obtaining a residence permit. The program is designed for foreigners, immigrants from states, maintaining economic and professional ties with the republic.
Read MoreResidency Malta Agency is a specially created agency by the Government of Malta to administer and implement the new Malta Permanent Residency Program (MPRP).
Read MoreIn the early years of the Golden Visa program, Chinese investors ranked first in terms of the number of visas received. Further, their number began to decline, but in 2021 they regain their primacy.
Read MoreUntil recently, the Greece Golden Visa program was considered one of the most successful in Europe. Citizens from countries outside the European Union could invest from 250,000 euros in Greek real estate and receive a five-year renewable residence permit in return. Greece's residency made it possible to travel freely to the 27 EU member states.
Read MoreUnder the new rules, a foreign investor has several options for obtaining residency:
Read MoreFrom January 2022, new changes to the Portugal Golden Visa program will come into force. Now investments will be directed to the interior and regions of the country.
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