The Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) reopens in 2024
Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) claims to reopen Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) since 1st of January 2023. Nearly five years after its suspension in year 2019. In June 2023, the Quebec government published proposed regulations to revise the program and opened a public consultation period to provide comments on the proposed changes. After this process, the government officially announced the resumption of the program and new criteria.
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.
Greece Golden Visa for purchasing real estate in 2023
The Greece Golden Visa program continues to operate, despite the turbulence that all the statements of parliamentarians in the EU Parliament have brought to the investment citizenship and residence permit industry recently. So, permanent residence in Greece can be obtained for 5 years if you purchase real estate in the amount of €250,000 – 500,000. In this case, the investment threshold is determined by the region of Greece. This requirement came into force on July 31, 2023.
Venture Capital: A Pathway to Residency and Citizenship through Alternative Investments
Venture capital offers unique advantages as a pathway to residency and citizenship. Unlike traditional investments, venture capital allows investors to actively participate in the growth and development of innovative businesses.
Golden Visa Spain: will the requirements change?
The Spanish government plans to raise the minimum investment required to participate in the Golden Visa Spain program. And also, perhaps, exclude the purchase of real estate from the list of options.
New requirements for obtaining The Cyprus Permanent Residence Permit
At the end of April 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus approved amendments to the rules for issuing immigration permits to investors from third countries.
Maltese citizenship (MEIN) & Startup Residence Scheme
At the end of March, the Hellenic Parliament voted to postpone the beginning of that transitional period for real estate-based Greece golden visa applications. Basically, they shift the date from the original April 30th this year to July 31st. Previously, in December of 2022, the authorities announced a decision to raise real estate investment rates for Greece Golden Visa applicants to a minimum of €500,000, depending on the region.
The Greece Golden Visa – 3 months more to invest less!
At the end of March, the Hellenic Parliament voted to postpone the beginning of that transitional period for real estate-based Greece golden visa applications. Basically, they shift the date from the original April 30th this year to July 31st. Previously, in December of 2022, the authorities announced a decision to raise real estate investment rates for Greece Golden Visa applicants to a minimum of €500,000, depending on the region.
Malaysian residency program by investment – PVIP program
The Malaysian authorities in September of 2022 announced the launch of a new residency program by investments, and began to accept applications from October.
Permanent residence permit of Cyprus aka Golden Visa. How to become resident in Europe
Buying real estate in Cyprus gives an opportunity to become a holder of Permanent residence permit of Cyprus. Examples of real estate for investment.
Panama Qualified Investor Visa keeps terms for two more years
The purchase of real estate in the amount of $300,000 gives you the opportunity to get a Panama Qualified Investor Visa.
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency visa
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency qualifies the applicant for permanent residency after satisfying the required conditions and paying of SAR 800,000 ($213,000).