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Portugal Nationality Law Published in Gazette
Portugal Nationality Law was now published in Gazette Dario Republica on May 18, 2026 officially becoming a law 37/81 and will now be implemented for new applications. On May 3rd, 2026, Portugal’s updated Nationality Law was promulgated by the President of the Republic. Mercan Properties confirms that these changes do not affect the Portugal Golden Visa Program… Read more >>
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Portugal Receives High Volume of Citizenship Applications
President António José Seguro formally promulgated the new Nationality Law on Sunday, May 3. The Parliament’s April 1 reform has now been signed by the President, who promulgated the revised law on May 3; the measure will come into force once published in the Diário da República. Under the new framework, the standard legal-residence requirement… Read more >>
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President Signs Portugal Citizenship New Law
The President of the Portuguese Republic signed and promulgated the new law amending the Portuguese citizenship regime increasing the residence period to 10 years for Non-EU and 7 years for CPLP nationals, bringing years of uncertainty to the end. This means that the new law is expected to be published in the coming days in… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Biometrics Collection Goes Live for Citizens
As of 14 April 2026, the St.Kitts Government goes live with an advanced biometric data collection system, a decisive step that aligns us with the world’s most progressive jurisdictions in citizenship management. Biometrics Passport Upgrade St. Kitts and Nevis is upgrading its passport system to meet the highest international standards in biometric security. The Ministry of National… Read more >>
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Turkey Announces 20 year Tax Break for Non Residents
President’s Erdogan has announced last Friday, Persons who have not been tax residents of Türkiye for the past three years and who choose to relocate to the country will pay no Turkish tax on their foreign-source income and capital gains for a period of 20 years. The 20-year tax exemption would also cover capital gains,… Read more >>
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Montenegro to Join EU in 2028
Montenegro is inching closer to becoming EU member state with its final set of negotiations progressing well. Montenegro remains the EU’s most advanced accession candidate. Last week, the EU announced reaching a significant milestone on Montenegro’s path to EU membership. A dedicated working group has been established to begin drafting Montenegro’s Treaty of Accession— the… Read more >>
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Argentina Cancels CBI Program
The Argentine government has canceled the tender for much awaiting citizenship by investment program. Argentina’s economic citizenship program was established through Decree 524/2025 in July 2025 creating so much noise in the CBI industry. On April 14, 2026, Argentina’s Minister of Economy Luis Caputo signed Resolution 522/2026 (RESOL-2026-522-APN-MEC), formally cancelling the international tender that was set to… Read more >>
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São Tomé CIP Program Receives 220 Applications
The Sao Tome and Principe citizenship by investment program has received 220 applications so far according to the official announcement by CIU “I’m proud to announce that the CIU has received over 220 submissions for the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program in our first few months of operation. -CIU Director, Disney Leite… Read more >>
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Portugal Approves New Nationality Law 2026
After nine months of legislative proceedings, the Portuguese Parliament on April 1, 2026 approved the “new” Nationality Law increasing the residence time for citizenship to 10 years up from 5 years. The time for EU/CPLP nationals also increased to 7 years (up from 3 years). Voted in Favour The new-approved proposal reinforces criteria for effective… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Citizenship Passed Down to Future Generations
One of the most impactful benefits of acquiring citizenship in St.Kitts and Nevis is the ability to pass down citizenship indefinitely to future generations. Legacy passed down The St. Kitts Nevis citizenship can be passed to children and grandchildren, establishing a permanent legacy. The CBI program allows for extensive family inclusion, often covering spouse, children… Read more >>
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How to Get Portugal Golden Visa for €200,000
Portugal golden visa program shines as the best residency program in Europe. After Portugal Golden Visa program has transitioned entirely away from real estate, the 200k euro Cultural donation and investment fund donation routes remain the cheapest and most popular route to foreigners investors seeking EU residency and settlement Key Advantages Investment Routes Key Comparison… Read more >>
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Best Citizenship by Investment Countries 2026
In 2026, citizenship by investment is no longer just about visa-free travel. It’s about Plan B, wealth management, business opportunities, accessing new markets, tax savings by reducing dependence on a single jurisdiction. In recent years, Citizenship by investment programs are vulnerable to international scrutiny and visa restrictions, they have limited shelf life and a small… Read more >>
