Europe Residency to Emerge as a Defining Strategy for 2026
2026 is quickly emerging as a pivotal year for second residencies, with Europe leading a global shift toward innovation-driven programs. As geopolitical tensions rise and visa frameworks tighten, entrepreneurs, investors, and families increasingly turn to Europe residency for stability, opportunity, and long-term strategic flexibility.
Golden Visa Demand Surges as Global Taxes Rise
Golden Visa demand is surging worldwide as investors prepare for higher taxes and stricter regulations, particularly in the UK. Search interest in investment visas, residency-by-investment programs, and EU Golden Visas has soared, signaling a global push toward tax efficiency, mobility, and long-term financial protection. The findings reveal a major shift in how high-net-worth individuals plan for global stability.
Investors Move from Athens to Islands After Greek Golden Visa Rule Changes
Greece’s Golden Visa landscape is shifting fast. After new rental restrictions in Athens and increased investment thresholds, investors are turning toward high-yield islands like Crete. Offering better returns, strong infrastructure, and fewer regulatory caps, these regions are becoming the next hotspot for global investors seeking stable income and European residency. The article explores these changes, market trends, and strategic insights for investors navigating the evolving Greek Golden Visa program.
How to get Greeсe Golden Visa via buying income-producing real estate for €250,000 in 2025
While consulting clients on the details of the Greece Golden Visa program, we realized that many candidates are convinced that the option to purchase real estate for €250,000 or more is no longer available in the 2025 program. But they are wrong. Such a possibility exists!
Dual Citizenship is The Modern Strategy for True American Freedom
American dual citizenship is no longer a luxury but a core strategy for investors in 2025. From Caribbean citizenship by investment to European residency programs, Americans are securing second passports for diversification, security, and long-term planning. Apex Capital Partners guides clients through every step with licensed expertise.
2025 Top Residency by Investment Programs and Updates
Residency by Investment programs in 2025 offer investors affordable entry points, streamlined processing, and clear citizenship tracks. Countries such as Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Cyprus, Italy, and Anguilla present competitive options, while Malta’s program has officially closed.
Investment citizenship or residence permit: how to renew documents after receiving them?
Let’s consider three key areas, the specifics of extending and reissuing documents. Residence permit in Greece for investment, investment citizenship of Caribbean countries, investment citizenship of Vanuatu.
Why are we touching on this important topic? APEX receives many questions about how to renew a coveted document after receiving it – a plastic card with a residence permit or a passport – when it expires. Those who applied through another company also contact APEX. Because APEX stays with clients even after they receive second citizenship offering after-sales service.
How to get a Greece Golden Visa for buying real estate and take advantage of the Non-Dom tax regime
Greece with its Non-Dom regime is becoming a point of attraction on the map of Europe, where millionaires are ready to go and live – there are all the reasons and prerequisites for this. How to get a residence permit (Golden Visa) for buying real estate in Greece and requirements for obtaining status Non-Dom.
EU Tightens Control Over Which Countries Get Visa-Free Entry
The European Union is tightening its visa-free travel rules, introducing new conditions that could suspend or revoke access for third-country nationals. The update—approved by the EU Council and Parliament—includes stricter oversight of investor citizenship programs, greater emphasis on visa policy alignment, and longer suspension periods. These changes reinforce the value of strategic investment migration planning through trusted CBI and RBI programs.
Can a Golden Visa Be Renewed? The 2025 Expert Guide
Golden Visa programs offer long-term residency and mobility—but their real power lies in renewability. From Portugal to the UAE, understanding how and when to renew is critical to securing global access, future citizenship, and uninterrupted lifestyle flexibility. This guide breaks down the latest 2025 renewal policies and expert tips by Apex Capital Partners.
Plan B Passports: The 2025 Power Move for Wealthy Americans
In 2025, more Americans are securing Plan B passports as a safeguard against political instability, tax exposure, and shrinking freedoms. From the Caribbean to Portugal, strategic second citizenship offers mobility, asset protection, and long-term security. Apex Capital Partners breaks down the most effective programs and how investors are using them to future-proof their lives.
Greece Golden Visa Permanent Residency Program VS Portugal Golden Visa
A look at the two most popular Golden Visa programs among investors – Greece Golden Visa and Portugal Golden Visa. Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and his team presented and approved amendments to the law on naturalization. The reform included special conditions for participants in the Portugal Golden Visa program. However, the right-wing political party CHEGA, which won the June 2025 elections, has a different vision of immigration laws.
In April 2025, Greece managed to reduce the queue of people waiting for their residence permit application to be processed. These numbers include both initial applications and extensions of residence permits for main applicants and their family members. If the current dynamics for the Greece Golden Visa program are maintained, 2025 could end with a record 10,000+ applications (versus 9,407 in 2024).