Blog of citizenship by investment programs

On June 14, 2024, the Parliament of Moldova (a state in Europe that is not part of the EU) voted in the second reading for amendments providing for stricter rules for obtaining citizenship. Now, not all individuals who apply for citizenship of Moldova will receive it. Namely, they will refuse applicants who, during the period of consideration of the application, are serving or are about to serve a criminal sentence, who are in custody by a court verdict, who have an outstanding criminal record, or who are involved in criminal cases.

June 19, 2024
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// GOLDEN VISA, PORTUGAL

“Solidarity Investment”: Portugal Golden Visa Program new option or something else?

On June 3, 2024, Portuguese Government announced its new Action Plan for Migration. Including Measure 32, which promises to “create an instrument to channel private capital into social investment in immigrant integration projects.” The new Portuguese government would also apply the Social Impact Bonds model to the area of migration to increase opportunities for integration into the labor market and working conditions. Nevertheless, the Government insists on not referring to the new social investment option as a “Portugal Golden Visa.”

June 14, 2024
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// GOLDEN VISA, GREECE, REAL ESTATE

Greece Golden Visa for real estate from €250,000 only until 30th of August, 2024

Now, when there are two and a half months left before the price of investments under the “Greece Golden Visa” goes up, the program is at the peak of its popularity. In addition to last minute dates, there are other factors in favor of this decision. So, unlike Spain and Portugal, Greece issues a “Golden Visa” for 5 years at once. The minimum value of real estate under the program under current conditions is €250,000. However, the requirements for the amount depend on the location of the property.

June 5, 2024
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// CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP, CIP’S INDUSTRY

Citizenship of Saint Lucia: fifth Caribbean country signs memorandum

On June 3, 2024, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, issued a statement announcing that state's accession to the other Caribbean CIP Founders' Memorandum (MoA). Whereas, according to the Memorandum, none of the Caribbean CIP countries will offer to applicants an investment lower than USD 200,000.

May 30, 2024
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// CITIZENSHIP, Egypt, REAL ESTATE

Egyptian citizenship for the purchase of real estate. Processing features

Egypt has one of the newest citizenship investment programs on the market. It was launched during the pandemic, and even went through a number of reforms to improve the conditions. At the moment, "Egyptian Citizenship by investment" is not as well-known as, for example, the CIP programs of the Caribbean countries. That is why the processing speed in Egypt can be much faster, since there is not a large flow of applications at the moment. So, who is this CBI program for?

May 22, 2024
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// NEW ZEALAND, PERMANENT RESIDENCY

New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa: unique combined investment

The New Zealand Active Investor Plus visa is now available for investors to apply for residency in New Zealand (requires minimum investment of NZD 5 million). The main feature of the program is the ability to combine several types of investment opportunities at once. In this way, the applicant can reduce its investment risks. It is noteworthy that the New Zealand program has evolved over the course of its work. Local legislators took into account all previous experience working with investors to make their proposal more competitive in the investment residency market.

May 16, 2024
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// CIP’S INDUSTRY, NEWS

Apex Capital Partners participating the main events in CIP industry this Spring

Global Citizen Week Cairo, America Outbound Summit, Canadian Bitcoin conference in Montreal – Apex Capital Partners not only took part in these business events, but also sponsored them.

May 7, 2024
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// EB-5, THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, US

Rural US EB-5 project in California for investors under the immigrant visa program

In its current form, the US EB-5 (green card for investors) program was restarted after a technical pause in 2022. When the United States Congress finally voted on a bill in March 2022 in favor of this mechanism to attract foreign capital. According to the amendments, the minimum investment amount is $800,000 (USD) for projects in a qualified area with high unemployment or rural areas, or for infrastructure projects. It is precisely in projects with the “Rural” characteristict that we will talk about in more detail.

April 25, 2024
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// MONTENEGRO, REAL ESTATE

Real estate in Montenegro: best investment options on the north and south of the country

Many clients of Apex Capital Partners have visited Montenegro over the past years not only to complete the naturalization procedure – APEX is still receiving approvals on applications – but also to view such landmark projects as Porto Montenegro, Lustica Bay, Portonovi, as well as proposals for private real estate on the coast Bay of Kotor. We present two interesting projects in the south and north of Montenegro, which are not known to the general public, but are definitely worth paying attention to.

April 17, 2024
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// CITIZENSHIP, VANUATU

Citizenship of Vanuatu for single applicant or for a family. How to apply in 2024

The new investment option is built around ecology and local industry as part of the government’s program. According to the plan, Vanuatu will be using only climate-friendly fuels by 2030. The goal of the company, CNO Future Fund Ltd., however, is to generate profits by structuring a diversified investment portfolio. But local industries and the renewable energy sector will be prioritized through investments in the coconut oil industry. Why is the Coconut Fund option more economically beneficial for an investor when applying for Vanuatu citizenship for a family?

April 10, 2024
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// CITIZENSHIP, THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Qatar Entrepreneur Residency Program VS free passport of Salvador

Middle East. One of the richest countries in the world, thanks to its oil and gas reserves, has announced the start of Qatar Entrepreneur Residency Program. Latin America. Are you a scientist or philosopher? Request a passport of Salvador. Asia. Meanwhile, Golden visa programs are also popular in Asian countries.

April 2, 2024
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// CARIBBEAN, CIP’S INDUSTRY

Historic Memorandum aimed to change Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs

Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs about to change their ways after signing historic Memorandum in the end of March 2024. The four founding countries of investment citizenship programs in the Caribbean region – St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda – have published a document on regulating processes and operating standards.

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Citizenship of Moldova. How to avoid becoming a participant in a fraudulent scheme

“Solidarity Investment”: Portugal Golden Visa Program new option or something else?

Greece Golden Visa for real estate from €250,000 only until 30th of August, 2024

Citizenship of Saint Lucia: fifth Caribbean country signs memorandum

Egyptian citizenship for the purchase of real estate. Processing features

New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa: unique combined investment

Apex Capital Partners participating the main events in CIP industry this Spring

Rural US EB-5 project in California for investors under the immigrant visa program

Real estate in Montenegro: best investment options on the north and south of the country

Citizenship of Vanuatu for single applicant or for a family. How to apply in 2024

Qatar Entrepreneur Residency Program VS free passport of Salvador

Historic Memorandum aimed to change Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs

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