Portugal tightens citizenship rules, raises residency requirement to 10 yearsPortugal has significantly tightened its citizenship rules, extending the minimum residency requirement from five to up to 10 years for mos...
06 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Paraguay launches Golden Visa program offering permanent residency to foreign investorsParaguay has launched the Investor Pass. This new system simplifies permanent residency for foreign investors. It offers various investment...
05 May, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House saysPresident Donald Trump's 'gold card' visa program, requiring a $1 million investment for legal U.S. residency, has seen one approval. Comme...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Portugal’s golden visas boost classic cars, almonds and equitiesPortugal's golden visa program, initially a real estate driver, has shifted to cultural donations and fund investments. This change has rev...
17 Oct, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
Europe residency gets harder to buy as Trump rolls out Gold CardEurope reduces golden visa schemes due to limited benefits and rising property prices. Portugal ended its real estate path but offers inves...
22 Sep, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
UAE authorities refute claims of Golden Visa for crypto investorsThe United Arab Emirates has refuted reports suggesting Golden Visas are being granted to cryptocurrency investors. Authorities clarified t...
07 Jul, 2025, 11.24 AM IST
Portugal tightens citizenship rules, doubles wait time for foreignersPortugal is tightening its citizenship rules, extending the waiting period for most foreigners to ten years. Citizens from Portuguese-speak...
24 Jun, 2025, 09.46 AM IST
Portugal considers sweetening incentives for Golden Visa programLess than two months after Spain ended its golden visa, Portugal is considering enhancing its own program and associated tax benefits to at...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
Vietnam proposes ‘golden visa’ program; welcoming global talent to boost tourism and investment sectorsVietnam is proposing a 10-year golden visa program to attract long-term tourists, investors, and foreign professionals, particularly from I...
26 May, 2025, 12.00 PM IST
Spain ends golden visa program after 12 years, citing housing market strainSpain ended its Golden Visa Program on April 3, 2025, after 12 years of granting residency to foreign investors. The scheme, primarily thro...
07 Apr, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
Have a few hundred thousand dollars lying around? Here are the Golden Visas you can getGolden visa and passport programs offer residency or citizenship through investment, attracting global interest, including from Indian appl...
28 Feb, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
Spain's Golden Visa program to officially end on April 3: Govt's last call for rich foreignersNon-EU nationals aiming for Spanish residency through the Golden Visa Program must apply by April 3, 2025, as Spain confirms the program's ...
07 Jan, 2025, 10.12 AM IST
Spain plans to pull the plug on Golden Visa programSpanish authorities are now considering the complete abolition of the Golden Visa Program, rather than just removing the real estate invest...
01 Aug, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
Hungary to relaunch Golden Visa as Guest Investor Program on July 1Hungary relaunches its Golden Visa Program as the Guest Investor Program (GIP) for non-EU/EEA nationals, offering residency through real es...
06 Jun, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
Top Golden Visa programs for investors to consider in 2024Many investors who want to diversify their holdings, gain access to new markets, improve their quality of life, or obtain a second citizens...
20 Dec, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
Russian Golden Visa: Russian gov aims to lure Indian investors with new residency programRussian Golden Visa program that was launched in January 2023 is an attempt of the Russian Government to attract foreign investors to Russi...
29 Jan, 2023, 06.50 PM IST