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Hungary Passport Gains Strength with U.S. Visa Waiver Inclusion
The Trump Administration has fully restored Hungary’s inclusion into Visa Waiver Program (VWP) status appropriate after Hungary took steps to improve its security measures. Hungarian citizens now have expanded access to travel between Hungary and the United States. Hungarians will be able to apply for an ESTA with a two-year validity period which can be…
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Portugal Government Allocates €74m to Restructure AIMA
The Portuguese government is allocating €74 million in the 2026 state budget (OE2026) to modernize the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) into a more functional and efficient institution. This sits within a broader €91 million plan aimed at regulating immigration more effectively. In 2025, State Budget AIMA was given €5.97 million to modernize…
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Portugal Government Debating Nationality Law Next Week
Portugal’s parliament is scheduled to debate changes to nationality law this week (mid-oct). The Government already debated and approved an amended foreigners immigration law on September 30, 2025, which included stricter rules to curb immigration. The discussion on the proposed amendments to Portugal’s Nationality Law was initially scheduled for this Wednesday within the Committee on…
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Portugal’s Golden Visas Unaffected by Recent Immigration Changes
Portugal’s Parliament has approved a amended version of the Foreigner’s Law, passed it with 160 votes in favor and 70 against (previous version was ruled unconstitutional by constitutional court). The President of the Republic has the powers to approve it, veto it, or once again request Constitutional Court review. The Government also approved the draft…
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Indonesia Remains Flagship Golden Visa Programs in Asia
The Indonesia’s Golden Visa program has proven highly successful in Asia, surpassing all initial expectations. By September 2025, just over a year since its launch, the government had already issued 1,012 Golden Visas and generating investments worth more than Rp48 trillion ($2.9 billion). This was announced by the Directorate General of Immigration. The scheme contributed…
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AIMA to Resolve All Backlogs by End of 2025
The Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro, has announced that the pending cases at AIMA will be resolved by the end of this year, which will allow for improved services in 2026. The aim of the government is give fresh start to 2026 with no backlog cases. To improve efficiency, AIMA (Agency for Integration,…
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Why Trump Gold Card Outshines Europe’s Golden Visas
Trump boldly launched selling $1m US Gold cards to super rich around the globe, directly competing with Europe to attract foreign capital and cut national debt. The scheme is expected to raise $100 billion dollars making US the global destination for millionaires and mega corporations. As the Trump administration moving forward implementing the initiative, Europe…
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Portugal GVP: Overview of Investment Fund Route
Portugal investment funds has gained spotlight after the government closed the real estate purchase for golden visas. Unlike real estate which is a straightforward purchase, new investors may find it difficult to understand how the investment fund works, fees, returns and risks associated with the fund. What are they? Portuguese investment funds for company capitalization…
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Trump Unveils $5m Platinum Visa Card for Super Rich
President Trump has unveiled a new platinum visa card to attract super rich and uber-rich people from all over the world. Trump Platinum Card will cost $5 million for individuals and allow foreigners to spend up to 270 days a year in the United States without being taxed on non-US income. The most important difference…
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Portugal Golden Visa – Current Outlook and Developments
We are sharing the update on latest developments in Portugal with immigration and nationality and current outlook.. Government Actions on Immigration Control and Backlogs The current Portuguese government has successfully tackled illegal immigration control and made significant progress in reviewing 440,000 applications under the “Manifestation of Interest” program by reallocating AIMA staff. Additionally, a new…
Golden Visa
Golden Visa (GV) programs grant residency rights to investors and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment such as real estate, business, bank deposit or investment funds/ bonds. These programs offer a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship, along with added benefits like visa-free travel, tax advantages, and access to education and healthcare in the host country.