As confirmed by President of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, the Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment programme will no longer be viable as a Citizenship-by-Investment option. Previously, those of Cypriot nationality via the investment route would receive benefits including a direct route to the EU, visa-free travel to 170+ countries, a quick passport turnaround as well as inclusion of […]
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In a surprise announcement, the Portuguese Government has confirmed the sweeping changes to the popular Golden Visa programme will now be delayed until 1st January 2022. The original proposal had changes being implemented on 1st July 2021, but with the new announcement, you now have an additional six months to apply under the current regulations. […]
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In a ground-breaking move, the UAE announced on Saturday major amendments to their citizenship laws. This allows for the naturalization of investors, doctors, scientists, artists, and talented people and their families to acquire Emirati nationality. This step aims at retaining the contribution and talent of foreign nationals already residing in the UAE. The government also […]
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KEY POINTS: LATITUDE continues its worldwide strategic expansion plan with a new Representative Office in India LATITUDE has partnered with GLOBALNORTH in Mumbai to service the Indian market and grow brand awareness India is quickly becoming a significant source of applicants for alternative residency and citizenship LATITUDE CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a leading residency and citizenship-by-investment advisory […]
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The Portuguese government has announced they will make sweeping changes to their popular Golden Visa Programme in order to encourage further foreign direct investments in less densely populated areas of the country and discourage future investment into its main cities. While the proposal has yet to be finalized, we do know the changes will come […]
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As of 1st January 2021, UK citizens are now eligible to apply for a Portugal Golden Visa. This residency-by-Investment programme had previously been closed to them. Due to Brexit, the UK is no longer a member of the EU and UK citizens lost the right of settlement within the EU. Consequently, UK citizens are now, […]
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The Government of St Lucia has approved the extension of “The Special COVID-19 Relief Bond” for an additional one year period. The revised expiry date is now December 31, 2021. The St Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Programme (CIP) is the only one of its kind in the world to offer bonds as the qualifying investment. This option […]
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The Portugal Golden Visa Programme received a further boost as the government announced changes to their Law of Nationality. Children born to parents, who are holders of the Golden Visa permit for at least one year, will automatically receive Portuguese citizenship – even if the parents have only spent a minimum of seven days in […]
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The Government of St Kitts and Nevis’ limited time reduced price of US$150,000 (excluding fees) for a family of four via their contribution option to the Sustainable Growth Fund will end on January 15th, 2021. This cost reduction is a savings of US$45,000 and ensures that the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme […]
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The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced a number of amendments to its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). This ensures it remains one of the top options in the Caribbean. The most noteworthy change is that you or your spouse can now add an unmarried sibling to the application. The amendments focus on expanding […]
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