Greek Golden Visa Backlog Nears 40,000 Amid Surging Demand from Americans, British
More popular than ever, the Greek golden visa struggles to get through a backlog caused by biometric appointment delays during COVID-19.
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Author: Christian Henrik Nesheim
Introducing The IMI Rolodex: The World’s Largest Investment Migration Company Database
IM-market business development has never been easier! We’ve done the heavy lifting to place 1,200 industry firms at your fingertips.
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Update: IMA Grenada Releases Richest CBI Data Set on Record, Includes Applicant Nationality Data for The First Time
Grenada has released the most comprehensive data set in its CBI program’s history. Revenues remain at record highs despite cratering application volume.
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Portugal Golden Visa Quietly Reopens to Russians Following Hundreds of Lawsuits
It turns out the ban on Russians and Belarusians, which lasted for two years, was never legal to begin with, explains Madalena Monteiro.
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Panama’s QIPR and Independent Means Visas on Track for Record Year
Demand for real estate investment visas in Panama remains buoyant and is on track to break records in 2024.
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Podcast: Putting The Spark Back in Sark – Swen Lorenz’s Big Plans for Europe’s Tiniest Tax Haven
Swen Lorenz is raising millions to make Sark – a self-governing, virtually tax-free island of 600 people – “one of the world’s best places to live.”
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New Tool: IMI’s Interactive Digital Nomad Visa Guide
Explore maps, charts, and other tools to compare all the world’s digital nomad visas, and find people who can assist with applications.
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Portuguese Gov’t Moves to Bring Back Watered-Down NHR Tax Regime
The government will need support from at least one parliamentary wing to push through a version of the NHR mainly of interest to employees.
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Private Briefing Q2 2024 Out Now: Confidential IM Industry Intel
The sensitive intel we’ve gathered this quarter but cannot publish yet. As always, it’s password-protected, and available only to Pro members.
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Grenada CIP Issues New Prices, In Force From Monday
IMA Grenada’s chief executive Thomas Anthony keeps his word: Grenada’s citizenship by investment program will have new prices from Monday.
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Malta and European Commission Face Off in Court: Detailed Summary of Yesterday’s Hearing
Judges question if genuine links are a real requirement, Malta bases defense on national sovereignty, historical precedent, and rigorous due diligence.
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Saint Kitts Establishes “Continuing Due Diligence Unit” Headquartered in Europe
The Unit, explained the PM, would alert the government whenever a CBI-approved citizen became the subject of criminal investigations.
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Podcast: The Best Citizenships in Latin America
Latin America has some the world’s fastest and easiest paths to citizenship. But which LatAm citizenships are best suited for your needs?
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Real-Time Average Processing Time Data for 11 Major Investment Migration Programs
IMI now collects real-world data on current processing times for major residence and citizenship by investment programs, updated quarterly.
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St Lucia CIU Boss Rejects Martinez’ Claims: Saw No Substantiating Evidence During Meeting in DC, Did Not Implicate Hilaire
Emmanuel says he never implied any wrongdoing on DPM Hilaire’s part and that Martinez showed him no evidence to substantiate the RICO claims.
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EU vs Malta Citizenship Sales Court Hearing on June 17th: “Commission Has Zero Chance,” Says Kochenov
As the Commission and Malta prepare to face off in court, Prof. Kochenov stands by his 2020 forecast: “The Commission will be humiliated.”
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St. Lucia PM Confirms MoA Signing, Proposes Annual Quota, Minimum Net Worth, On-Island Escrow
Saint Lucia’s PM declares his intention to sign the MoA, and has already made recommendations of his own for its “further strengthening.”
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New Portuguese Gov’t. to Add “Solidarity Investment” Option to Golden Visa Program
The gov’t. plans to channel capital from foreign investors to projects that would help integrate immigrants. Just don’t call it a golden visa.
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EU Commission Proposes Permanent Suspension of Vanuatu’s Visa-Free Schengen
After two years of temporary suspension, the European Commission believes Vanuatu hasn’t adequately addressed its security concerns.
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Average Processing Time for Greece Golden Visa Now Exceeds 18 Months
Two-thirds of applications submitted last year (and 8% of those from 2022) remain unprocessed as elevated demand continues unabated.
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