Blog of citizenship by investment programs

November 15, 2023
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// CITIZENSHIP, REAL ESTATE, TURKISH CITIZENSHIP

Turkish citizenship for the purchase of real estate in 2023

At the end of October 2023, it became known that the authorities increased the minimum investment in real estate to obtain a residence permit in Turkey by 2.5 times to $200,000. But not so long ago, an investor could obtain Turkish citizenship for such an investment. Now you can take part in the passport program by purchasing real estate for an amount of $400,000 or more.

November 8, 2023
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// ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda for investment in luxurious Hodges Bay

In November, travelers are already dreaming about New Year's holidays, and many would like to spend them in the Caribbean. The high tourist season has already begun here; it will reach its peak in late December-early January. Moreover, a holiday in the Caribbean is almost always a choice of exclusive hotels. One of the most epic new projects in the region is Hodges Bay in Antigua.

October 24, 2023
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// CIP’S INDUSTRY, NURI KATZ

What about visa-free entry into the EU for investment passport holders?

On September 18, 2023, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to cancel visa-free agreements with countries that have citizenship by investment programs. Should investment passport holders be worried that they won't be able to take advantage of their benefits? Nuri Katz, Founder and President of Apex Capital Partners, comments on the situation.

October 12, 2023
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// GREECE, INVESTMENT, REAL ESTATE, THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Greece Golden Visa for purchasing real estate in 2023

The Greece Golden Visa program continues to operate, despite the turbulence that all the statements of parliamentarians in the EU Parliament have brought to the investment citizenship and residence permit industry recently. So, permanent residence in Greece can be obtained for 5 years if you purchase real estate in the amount of €250,000 – 500,000. In this case, the investment threshold is determined by the region of Greece. This requirement came into force on July 31, 2023.

October 5, 2023
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// ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, CITIZENSHIP, GRENADA, SAINT LUCIA

Caribbean citizenship by investment review: St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua

Caribbean citizenship programs occupy one of the leading positions in the industry, thanks to streamlined processing and remote procedures for submitting and reviewing applications.

September 27, 2023
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// CITIZENSHIP, Egypt, REAL ESTATE

Egyptian citizenship for the purchase of premium real estate, El Gouna

On September 14, 2023, the Council of Ministers of Egypt approved a draft decision introducing changes to the Law on Granting Egyptian Citizenship to foreigners. Including a clause that removes restrictions on selecting real estate for citizenship applications. Now you can choose projects from any developer, with one exception – the location should not be on Sinai Peninsula. Thus, buying any real estate in the El Gouna will allow you to apply for Egyptian citizenship by investments.

September 21, 2023
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// CITIZENSHIP, GRENADA

Grenada Citizenship: mandatory interview of applicants in 2023

Due to the new requirements of the passport program from August 2023, applicants for Grenada Citizenship by Investment must undergo an interview. This is a remote procedure organized by the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). So, the procedure was technically launched on September 4, 2023.

September 13, 2023
1,241

// PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REAL ESTATE

Residence permit in Europe. Hungarian residence permit type “Other purposes”

At the moment, there is no official program in Hungary, thanks to which investors can obtain a residence permit in Hungary for the purchase of real estate. However, owning real estate in Hungary may be the basis for obtaining a residence permit. Practically this option is subject to the conditions for applying a residence permit type "Other Purposes".

September 6, 2023
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// GOLDEN VISA, INDONESIA, INVESTMENT, PERMANENT RESIDENCY

Indonesia’s Golden Visa: new option in Southeast Asia

Another country in Southeast Asia has announced a visa program for investors and talents. According to local media reports, the Indonesia's Golden Visa program will be launched as early as September 2023. Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, expressed his hopes that the new program will make a significant contribution to the country’s economic sector.

August 30, 2023
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// ARMENIA, CIP’S INDUSTRY, CITIZENSHIP

APEX Pioneers Armenian Citizenship by Investment Program

Moving forward to opening Armenian Citizenship by Investment Program Deputy Minister of Justice Armenouhi Harutyunyan met with Nuri Katz, the founder of APEX Capital Partners, on late August 2023.

August 22, 2023
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// INVESTMENT, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia Visiting Investor visa 2023: what to expect?

Saudi Arabia has announced a new golden visa for foreign investors. The Saudi Arabia Visiting Investor visa is available to investors from 60 countries including Australia, China, France, Germany, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

August 2, 2023
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// CARIBBEAN, CIP’S INDUSTRY, CITIZENSHIP

Caribbean citizenship – new restrictions from the EU

At the end of June 2023, the EU set new guidelines to improve Citizenship by Investment programs. First of all, the attention of European officials was directed to Caribbean citizenship. After all, if the key advantage of the program is visa-free entry into the Schengen area, then Europe can, threatening restrictions, demand the introduction of new rules.