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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…
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Hungary Golden Visa Shines with U.S. Waiver Back in Place
The Hungarian Golden Visa Program gains renewed interest among HNWIs after Trump administration reinstated Hungary into US Visa waiver Program. On Sep 16, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that Hungary will have its status in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) fully restored, following the completion of steps taken to…
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Portugal’s Immigration Reforms: A Quick Review
The New Government in Portugal, although a minority in Parliament, is pursuing significant reforms across several sectors, including Immigration and nationality law changes in Portugal. So far, these proposed changes have failed progressing, sparked controversy and debate in Portugal, amid concerns expressed by notable persons, associations, law firms and foreign residents in Portugal. Immigration –…
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What makes Bulgaria Golden Visa Special?
Bulgaria is a newest member of schengen, already EU member state, joining Eurozone by adopting Euro from Jan 1, 2026. Bulgaria is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Immigrant Investor Program At the end of 2024, the Bulgarian Parliament introduced a renewed immigrant investor program granting permanent residency through investment, reinforcing the…
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Strong Growth in Portugal’s Hospitality Market
Portugal’s hospitality sector is an important growing market, backed by foreign tourists and investor interest via golden visas, contributing significantly to the national economy. The hospitality sector witnessed impressive growth rebounding from post pandemic levels, covering 1/3 of commercial real estate investments. destinations like Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve remained strongholds of growth, there was…
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Portugal Postpones Nationality Law Changes until October
The change in the proposed law on nationality and family reunification for foreigners in Portugal has been postponed until October. Chega said on Wednesday that the government intends to postpone the final approval of the revision of the nationality law until October, prioritising the process to remedy the unconstitutionalities pointed out by the Constitutional Court…
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Key Reforms to Malta Golden Visa
The Maltese Golden visa program (MPRP) now becomes cheaper and affordable to applications, as a result of new changes implemented into the program. On 22 July 2025, the Residency Malta Agency published Circular No. RMA 72 – 2025, formallyannouncing substantial updates to the MPRP golden visa framework via Legal Notice 146 of 2025. These updates…
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Whats Sets Horizon Fund Apart for Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Horizon investment fund is a unique open ended fund that comes with key benefits and previleges. The distinct features of the fund are as follows The Horizon Digital Assets Fund Horizon is among only few Open Ended Fund in the market (considering most are closed end fund), offering Monthly Subscriptions and Redemptions, only…
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.