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U.S. Visa Restrictions: Updated Countries
The Presidential Proclamation on “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” which takes effect on June 9, 2025. Full Suspension Department of State is fully suspending visa issuance to nationals of these countries for all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories … Read more >>
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The Argentine CBI Program Coming Soon
The Much Awaited Argentina citizenship by investment program is expected to launch in 2026. Argentina first announced the launch of citizenship program for significant investments through a Decree 524/2025 published July 30, 2025 Legal Basis Decree 366/25 amended Citizenship Law 346, will be granted citizenship by naturalization without any residence requirements. The minium investment threshold… Read more >>
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Portugal Citizenship Reforms in Legal Limbo
The Socialist Party has requested a preventive constitutional review of the new Citizenship Law, arguing violations of equality, proportionality, and legitimate expectations. This may affect ongoing residence-based applications, especially regarding the start of residence-time calculations and the lack of transitional rules. The Constitutional Court will decide within 25 working days (or 8 days under urgent… Read more >>
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Unlock St. Kitts Citizenship with Four Seasons Villas
Investing in the Four Seasons Resort Nevis Villas presents a rare opportunity to combine luxury Caribbean living with the exceptional advantages of the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program. This exclusive real estate offering allows investors to secure citizenship through a fractional villa ownership starting from just USD 475,000, while enjoying the prestige… Read more >>
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Latvia vs Hungary Golden Visa Programs
The Golden Visa Programs in Hungary and Latvia are the most affordable residence by investment programs in Europe. We show you the important differences between Hungary and Latvia golden visa programs. Feature Latvia Golden Visa (Residency by Investment) Hungary Golden Visa (Guest Investor Program – Reintroduced in 2024) Minimum Investment As low as €50,000 (plus… Read more >>
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Marriott PBO Limited Time Offer Ends Dec 31
The Marriott Public Benefit Option is a limited time offer and is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025. Once the deadline passes, this specific route through Marriott and the exclusive Marriott benefits attached to it, will no longer be available. Investors who wish to secure citizenship under a globally recognized brand and participate in a purpose-driven… Read more >>
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Keranis Residences – Greece’s Best €250K Golden Visa Investment
The Keranis Residency is a Largest Mixed-use Project (29,900 sqm and 408 units) in Piraeus (just 20 minutes from Athens city center ). It is a property converted from commercial to residential fully eligible for Golden visa permit in Greece. This is a Project by Mercan Group (award winning developer well known for global hospitality… Read more >>
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Latvia Passport Ranks 8th Powerful in the World
The Latvian passport has been ranked 8th powerful in the World, a powerful EU travel document with visa free access to 183 destinations, according to Henley Index 2025. The Latvian passport improved its rankings significantly from 26th in 2006 to 8th place in 2025. Citizens of Latvia enjoy unrestricted rights to live, work and study… Read more >>
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Portugal Freezes Citizenship Law
Portugal’s New Citizenship Law has been unexpectedly paused. The Socialist Party has sent the reform to the Constitutional Court, triggering an automatic freeze. For now, the 5-year rule remains fully valid and residency rights stay unchanged. The proposed nationality law has several issues may constitute unconstitutional. For example, serious concerns with stripping of citizenship for… Read more >>
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Portugal Nationality Law Update
Golden Visa Update – New Nationality Law Portugal’s President has confirmed that he will wait for the Constitutional Court to issue its preventive review of the proposed Nationality Law — following a formal request submitted by the Socialist Party (PS) on the 13th of November, the law has now been paused and is likely it… Read more >>
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Portugal Delays Implementing Nationality Law
Portugal has delayed implementing reforms on the Nationality law and matter has been referred to constitutional court. The Socialist Party (PS) has requested a preventive review from the Constitutional Court on 13 November 2025, pausing two decrees that would imposes stricter nationality rules and loss of citizenship in certain criminal cases. Portugal’s President has also… Read more >>
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AIMA Issues Record Number of Residence Permits
AIMA has issued 386,000 residence permits in 2025, marking a 60% increase compared to 2024 driven by strong migration inflows and attractiveness of Portugal as major investment destination among foreigners. The surge reflects Portugal’s continued success in attracting international residents, investors, and skilled professionals. For applicants and investors, this acceleration of administrative process restores confidence… Read more >>