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1502, 2023

Ireland’s Immigrant Investor Program will be discontinued

By |February 15, 2023|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Irish Immigrant Investor Program will no longer be active as of February 15, 2023, according to a statement by Ireland's Minister for Justice, Simon Harris. Launched in 2012, the Ireland Immigrant Investor Program allowed applicants to obtain Irish residency (and EU mobility) if they received an investment or donation to [...]

1301, 2023

Where is it safe in case of WW3 – Bunker or Vanuatu?

By |January 13, 2023|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News, Vanuatu|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

It is therefore important to note that the "safest country" question in the event of nuclear war is not really a meaningful question. Rather, it is important to do everything in our power to prevent such a war. This requires extensive international cooperation and diplomacy, as well as the elimination of [...]

1612, 2022

Increase in HNWIs (high-net-worth individuals): USA, India and China top the list of multi-millionaires

By |December 16, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, Investments & corporate financing, News, Offshore & Onshore Company Formation, World Economic News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

According to a new report, there are around 25,490 multimillionaires worldwide who have over $ 100 million in assets, and their number has more than doubled in the past two decades. These exceptionally wealthy individuals and their asset management are now recognized as new global citizens and have significant effects on [...]

711, 2022

GREECE: INCREASE IN MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT FOR GOLDEN VISAS

By |November 7, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resigned on Sunday during the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to the press, announced measures that will lead the Greek tourism sector into a new era. In addition, he plans to raise the minimum investment requirements for acquiring a Golden Visa (investor visa) from 250,000 euros to [...]

411, 2022

Vanuatu new Prime Minister is Hon Mr. Ishmael Kalsakau

By |November 4, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News, Vanuatu|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Ishmael Kalsakau has been elected unopposed as the 13th Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu by secret ballot. Kalsakau was elected by the 52 members of the country's parliament on Friday 4 November. "Thank you, thank you for the election," Kalsakau said after the vote. The former prime minister and [...]

1910, 2022

Mexico the Special Residence Program

By |October 19, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

What are the options for a stay in Mexico? Usually a temporary residence permit is issued for one year, which must be renewed by returning to Mexico. After the extension, you will receive a temporary residence card for three years. After a total of four years, you can apply for a [...]

1909, 2022

Exceptional Citizenship

By |September 19, 2022|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

There are a number of countries, including some in Europe (such as Malta, Serbia, Austria, Spain, Croatia, Portugal, and others), that offer citizenship to individuals who are deemed exceptional (VIPs), giving the country a significant advantage. Spain and Portugal have different laws and regulations regarding the acquisition of citizenship through exceptional [...]

2208, 2022

Goodbye Germany

By |August 22, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Das vergangene Jahr, geprägt von Unsicherheit und Unvorhersehbarkeit, hat auch die Thematik der Auswanderung in den Fokus gerückt. Eine wachsende Zahl von Individuen erkundete die Möglichkeiten, ihr Leben und Arbeiten in einem anderen Land zu gestalten. Der Grund hierfür ist offensichtlich: eine spürbare Frustration bei vielen Deutschen, verursacht durch eine Vielzahl [...]

1407, 2022

Residency trough Investment in UAE

By |July 14, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

It should probably be said up front that the UAE rarely, if ever, grants citizenship. A proposal is currently circulating in the government that would allow citizenship to be granted to foreigners who meet some fairly stringent requirements. It would be a long process and require you to learn Arabic and [...]

906, 2022

Republic of Vanuatu is striving and already in negotiations that the citizens of Vanuatu can enter the following countries visa-free: Canada, Japan, UAE, Vietnam and China.

By |June 9, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News, Vanuatu|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

According to the latest information, the government of the Republic of Vanuatu is striving and already in negotiations that the citizens of Vanuatu can enter the following countries visa-free: Canada, Japan, UAE, Vietnam and China. In addition, Vanuatu will do everything in its power to ensure that the EU lifts the [...]

306, 2022

THE GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO EXTENDED THE PROGRAM YESTERDAY TILL DECEMBER 2022, WITH THE PROVISO THAT IT WAS ANOTHER 100,000 EUR MORE EXPENSIVE

By |June 3, 2022|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, Montenegro, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Montenegro Extends ‘Golden Passport’ Program Despite EU Criticism Montenegro has decided to extend its controversial scheme, which offers citizenship in return for a major investment, despite strong criticism of such programs by the European Commission and civic organizations. Montenegro’s government on Thursday extended its economic citizenship program until December 2022, despite [...]

206, 2022

TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM INVESTMENT WILL BE INCREASED FROM 250,000 TO 400,000USD FROM 1. MAY, 2022.

By |June 2, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM INVESTMENT WILL BE INCREASED FROM 250,000 TO 400,000USD FROM 1. MAY, 2022 The Government has decided to amend the 20th. Article of the Regulation on the Turkey's Citizenship Law paragraph 2, clause B, to raise the minimum investment amount for the real estate optin. All paperwork submitted [...]

2005, 2022

Vanuatu wants to enter the global cannabis market

By |May 20, 2022|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News, Vanuatu|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Vanuatu is one of the first countries in the Pacific to allow companies to grow medicinal cannabis and hemp. This came after the government signed legislation regulating the importation, cultivation and manufacture of the plants. Vanuatu's government aims to make industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis a major export. This is intended [...]

1504, 2022

Vitalik Buterin Becomes Citizen by exception of Crypto-Friendly Montenegro

By |April 15, 2022|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, Montenegro, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Montenegro has granted citizenship to Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum. This move is part of a larger initiative to invite experienced members of the global cryptocurrency community to help develop Montenegro's blockchain sector and attract investments to the small Southeast European nation. (Vitalik Buterin and Milojko Spajić. Source: [...]

302, 2021

It looks like we’ve gotten used to living with the limitations Covid brings

By |February 3, 2021|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, News, World Economic News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Some countries like New Zealand and Australia continue to fight hard to completely eradicate the virus. It may seem like an unusual strategy to some, but it is what it is. So "back to normal"? I do not think so. Smart, creative citizens who are not slaves to the regime have [...]

1901, 2021

You can acquire the UAE’s citizenship only through the Rulers’ and Crown Princes’ Courts for 15 Mio. AED.

By |January 19, 2021|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Provisions allowing foreigners to acquire the Emirati nationality In January 2021, the UAE Government approved amendments to the ‘Executive Regulation of the Citizenship and Passports Law’ allowing specific categories of foreigners, their spouses and children to acquire the Emirati nationality. The amendment stipulates certain conditions for each category and allows the [...]

1610, 2020

NORTH MACEDONIA ALLOWS FOREIGNERS THAT HAVE INVESTED CAPITAL IN THE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST 200,000 € PER PERSON GCI News

By |October 16, 2020|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Citizenship by Investment program of Republic of North Macedonia by which FITD determines the economic interest for citizenship, was launched by the Government of North Macedonia on the 13th December 2019. Now, at October 2020 the Program allows foreigners that have invested capital in the amount of at least 200,000 € [...]

2404, 2020

VANUA’AKU PATI’S BOB LOUGHMAN BECOMES NEW VANUATU PRIME MINISTER

By |April 24, 2020|Categories: Citizenship & Residency, News, Vanuatu|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The new Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu is Bob Loughman, president of the Vanua’aku Pati, the party that led the country into independence in 1980.  Loughman succeeds outgoing Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, who served a full four-year term. The election of the new Prime Minister took place yesterday afternoon [...]

2903, 2020

MOLDOVAN PARLIAMENT EXTENDED THE MCBI MORATORIUM UNTIL 1. SEPTEMBER 2020.

By |March 29, 2020|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, News, World Economic News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

After a long public debate, the Parliament has extended the moratorium on new MCBI applications by six additional months. The moratorium will expire on 1 September 2020. 76 MPs out of 101 members of the Parliament have supported the idea of the new moratorium. In the meantime, the executive authorities will [...]

2402, 2020

THREE YEARS NOW, SERBIA IS ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD FOR DIRECT INVESTMENTS!

By |February 24, 2020|Categories: Balkan Countries, Citizenship & Residency, News, World Economic News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Our intensive and persistent work for the search for investors, the worldwide marketing and the belief in the Balkans countries like Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia has in the end been honored and proven, according to Uwe Zirbes, board member of GCI UNIT. I came to Belgrade for the first [...]

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