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.
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.
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).
Hungary Guest Investor Program VS Greek Golden Visa. Conditions and advantages in comparison

Among the European Golden Visa programs, the Hungary Guest Investor Program and the Greek Golden Visa are of the greatest interest to investors. How to choose? We compare the conditions, advantages and processing.
The Apex Guide to Hungary’s Guest Investor Visa

Hungary’s Guest Investor Visa program is your golden ticket to the heart of Europe, offering a streamlined path to Hungarian residency and potential EU citizenship with a relatively low investment threshold. Let’s delve into the details and explore how you can leverage this program to your advantage.
The Insider’s Guide to Residency by Investment Programs (RBI)

Residency by Investment (RBI) programs, often colloquially referred to as “Golden Visas,” offer a streamlined path to residency in exchange for a significant financial contribution to the host country. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of RBI programs, explore the key distinctions between RBI and Citizenship by Investment (CBI) schemes, and shed light on the myriad benefits they offer.
Navigating the European Golden Visa Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide

The allure of European residency has never been more potent, and Golden Visa programs continue to be a popular pathway for high-net-worth individuals seeking a foothold in the continent.
Everything You Need to Know About Hungary’s Golden Visa Program

Hungary is set to relaunch its Golden Visa Program under the new name of Guest Investor Program (GIP) starting on July 1, 2024.
New Hungarian Residency by Investment program: big plan for year 2024

On November 15, 2023, the Hungarian government presented a draft law that includes a section on issuing an investment residence permit to non-EU citizens. It is obvious that Viktor Orban’s cabinet has decided through its own efforts to attract additional funds into the country, which the local economy so desperately needs after budget shortfall this year. New Hungarian Residency by Investment program aka the Guest Investor Program (GIP) will be implemented not sooner then 1st of September 2024.