South Africans Look to Portugal and the UK as Preferred Investment Immigration Destinations

Portugal’s Golden Visa program is very popular among wealthy South African investors seeking the dual benefits of attractive investment real-estate opportunities and permanent residence in the EU along with accompanying travel privileges and other benefits. Around 100 South African investors have, till date, acquired properties in Portugal that either meet or exceed the minimum requirements…

Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program Garners €2.5 Billion in Two Years 

Presenting the annual budget for 2016, the Cypriot Interior Minister stated that Cyprus Citizenship by Investment has attracted investments worth €2.5billion since its introduction in 2013. Cyprus Citizenship by Investment program requires deposit of €5 million in a Cypriot bank, investment of the sum in bonds or equity shares in the country, or purchase of a property…

Popular Citizenship and Permanent Residence Programs Offering Short Processing Delays

Programs offering citizenship or permanent residence to wealthy investors are popular amongst applicants for a number of reasons ranging from visa-free travel privileges to a stable and secure life for families with access to quality education and healthcare services. Demand for investment immigration has doubted over the past five years and is expected to continue…