The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit hereby advises that in accordance with the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2024, No. 50 of 2024, the current investment thresholds and fees will continue until 31st July 2024, at 11:59 p.m. AST. Please also take note of the following amendments in the attached…
The Portuguese Government has extended the validity of visas and residency permits for an additional year, making them valid until June 30, 2025. This extension was officially announced on June 25, 2024. Source: https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/legislacao-consolidada/decreto-lei/2020-130241777
According to the newspaper ‘Expresso‘, Lisbon was where the largest number of cases were filed, but Porto (484), Loulé (339), and Leiria (215) follow: there are 240 cases in higher courts and one has even reached the Supreme Court. Most of the cases against AIMA, explained the newspaper, are “subpoenas to defend rights, freedoms and…
News release April 29, 2024—Ottawa—Immigration is critical to the growth of our economy and our communities. Improving processing times is key to providing an immigration system that works better for newcomers and Canadians alike, which is why we are taking action to reduce wait times and modernize our programs and services. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller,…
NEW GOLDEN VISA THRESHOLDS: 800k/400k EUR In specific regions and islands of Greece, the minimum value of real estate for Golden Visa acquisition varies. For the Region of Attica, the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini, as well as islands with populations exceeding 3,100 inhabitants, the minimum property value is set at 800,000 EUR…
CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP UNIFIED PRICE INCREASE BY JUNE 30, 2024. Minimum USD 100,000 Will increase to USD 200,000+ Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis have signed a historic Memorandum of Agreement.
Portugal Introduces Cultural “Golden Visa” to Boost Art Acquisition Portugal has recently passed a new law aimed at fostering private investment in the cultural sector. The law, announced by the Minister of Culture, Pedro Adão e Silva, includes the establishment of a Fund for the Acquisition of Works of Art for National Museums and Palaces,…
Golden Visa Consultancy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eric Chamberland as our new Vice President of Business Development. Eric brings with him an impressive 20 years of experience in advising high-net-worth individuals from around the world on investment opportunities and mobility solutions. He has a proven track record of working for international financial…
The Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, has applauded the leaders of Antigua & Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Grenada for joining forces with the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in executing an historic Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBIPs) in those OECS Member States. A St. Kitts…
*On October 29th, the SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration and Borders Service) underwent a major restructuring, in which the former agency was abolished, and AIMA took over control of the administrative processes relating to immigration. AIMA has started its services with 34 service posts around the country and plans to open at…