The Apex Guide to Golden Visa Investments: Benefits, Top Programs, and Where to Begin

Golden Visa programs grant investors residency in return for eligible investments, opening doors to broader travel, tax advantages, and a higher quality of life. Whether acquiring property in Greece or seeking long-term flexibility in Anguilla, these initiatives provide strategic routes to safeguard wealth, diversify assets, and ensure global mobility for individuals and their families.
Spain’s Golden Visa Sees 200% Rise in American Interest Amid Looming Closure

Madrid has seen a dramatic 200% surge in American applications for Spain’s Golden Visa Program following Spain’s announcement that the residency-by-investment scheme will permanently close on April 3, 2025. Driven by urgency, affluent U.S. investors are rushing to secure Spanish residency, significantly impacting the local real estate market and prompting shifts in Spain’s future investment attraction strategies.
Where Americans Should Consider Permanent Residency: The Apex Guide

For high-net-worth Americans, securing a second residency is more than a luxury—it’s a strategic move for financial protection, tax optimization, and global mobility. This guide explores top Residency by Investment programs in Greece, Portugal, Malta, Hungary, Cyprus, and Anguilla, analyzing costs, benefits, and long-term advantages. Whether for business expansion or a backup plan, these programs offer key advantages in an unpredictable world.
Greece Golden Visa 2025: what to buy under the program?

The Greece Golden Visa by Investment program is ahead of many players in the immigration market in terms of popularity. Why did this happen?
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.
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.
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.
No increase for real estate option of Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa, QIIP

Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa is a new program in the immigration services market, which began operating in October 2020. The Panama’s authorities initially decided to make the grace period for the real estate option a period of two years, during which the minimum investment was USD $300,000 rather than $500,000. So, there are actually six months left to enter Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa program under special conditions.
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.
Spanish Golden Visa in 2024: would that be the end of the program?

Another European country is ending its investment residence permit program. This time it’s Spain. On July 24, 2024, the Government of Spain, led by the Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) and the left-wing party Sumar, submitted an amendment to Congress to begin the process of eliminating the Spanish Golden Visa program for any type of investment. The authorities plan to complete the process of eliminating the program by October 2024. But investors still have a chance to take part in the program and receive a Spanish Golden Visa.
How to obtain permanent residence in Italy: La Dolce Visa or Residenza Elettiva

Despite popular information, Italy has never tried to reward those investors who bought real estate in the country with a residence permit. It doesn’t matter how expensive. Thus, an Italian residence permit can be obtained without purchasing real estate. Moreover, there are several options.