Where to Invest in Europe Now That Spain Is Ending Its Golden Visa Program: A Comprehensive Guide
With Spain officially ending its Golden Visa program on April 3, 2025, many investors are reevaluating their options for obtaining residency and citizenship in Europe. Fortunately, other countries continue to offer attractive programs for high-net-worth individuals seeking access to the European Union. In this guide, we explore the best options for investors, focusing on Greece, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, and Cyprus.
Cyprus Revamps Startup Visa Program: Opportunities for Global Entrepreneurs and Investment Migration
Cyprus has officially enacted significant changes to its startup visa program, effective January 7, 2025, following Cabinet approval on December 18, 2024. The revisions are part of the government’s broader strategy to attract entrepreneurial talent and foster economic growth, particularly within the technology and innovation sectors. These changes present exciting opportunities for international entrepreneurs and […]
Hungary Abolishes Real Estate Option in Golden Visa Program
Hungary’s recent decision to terminate the real estate investment option from its Guest Investor Program (GIP), often referred to as the Golden Visa Program, marks another significant shift in Europe’s approach to investment migration. Effective before January 1, 2025, this move highlights ongoing concerns surrounding housing market pressures and the socioeconomic impact of investment-driven real estate acquisitions. As Hungary joins countries like Portugal in curbing property purchases as a pathway to residency, this development underscores a broader European trend toward reforming Citizenship by Investment (CBI) and Residency by Investment (RBI) programs to ensure sustainability and equity.
Predictions for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program in 2025
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program has long been a gateway for global investors seeking a residency option in the European Union. In 2025, this program is poised for significant changes driven by evolving market dynamics, regulatory adjustments, and heightened demand from key regions. Below, we explore predictions and key developments shaping the future of Portugal’s Golden Visa Program.
Hungary Guest Investor Residence Permit cannot be obtained for buying real estate in 2025
At the end of 2024, the Hungarian government unexpectedly for all participants in the investment residence permit market decided to exclude residential real estate from the Guest Investor Program (Hungary Guest Investor Residence Permit).
New Deadline for Greek Golden Visa Property Contracts Announced
In a strategic move to preserve investor confidence and address administrative challenges, the Greek government has extended the deadline for Golden Visa property contract completions from December 31, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This decision should safeguard approximately 3,000 pending real estate transactions valued at €750 million. It underscores Greece’s commitment to maintaining its position […]
Navigating the US EB-5 Visa Landscape Under Trump’s Second Term
As the dust settles from a tumultuous election cycle, with Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency, the US EB-5 Visa investment immigration sector braces for what the next four years could entail. Trump’s re-election introduces a mix of optimism and caution within the investment migration industry.
The Ultimate Guide to The Golden Visa in 2025: Where to Invest
If you’re exploring where to invest in a Golden Visa in 2025, this guide provides insights into six promising destinations: Anguilla, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Malta, and Portugal. Each offers unique advantages, from competitive investment thresholds to swift processing times and a pathway to citizenship.
Malta Announces Major Overhaul of Permanent Residency Program for 2025
On January 1, 2025, the landscape of Malta’s residency by investment program will witness significant changes, as announced by Residency Malta in a recent circular.
Trump’s Re-election Sparks Surge in Golden Visa Interest Among Americans
The recent election victory of Donald Trump has triggered a notable shift among Americans, increasing their interest in acquiring residency (a golden visa) or second citizenship in European countries like Portugal and Greece.
The Apex Guide to The Greek Golden Visa
The Greek Golden Visa program offers a unique opportunity for non-EU citizens to obtain a residency permit by investment, opening doors to visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area and a potential pathway to Greek citizenship.
Spain’s Golden Visa Program Faces Its Final Days
Spain’s Congress of Deputies recently approved a bill to abolish the real estate investment route under the Golden Visa Program. This decision could reshape the landscape of residency by investment (RBI) in Europe.