The 2016 edition of the Visa Restrictions Index that ranks countries according to the travel privileges enjoyed by citizens saw the UK fall from first rank, held since 2012, to the third spot. Just 21 out of the 199 nations retained their previous year’s ranking in the Index. Despite the flux, visa-free travel seems to…
The EU offers popular programs with some offering direct pathways to citizenship in countries that rank high on the international visa free index scale. Cyprus has recently introduced a residence by investment program that allows affluent individuals to acquire PR in the EU nation without any hassles, complications, or delays. The country is a member…
High net worth Filipinos seeking fast-track residence or citizenship in foreign countries are increasingly relying on investment immigration programs to move to Europe, Canada, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong and other nations. Europe is the preferred destination with nations like Portugal, Monaco, the UK, and Switzerland being preferred by English-speaking citizens of the Philippines. Such…
Antigua and Barbuda has set an ambitious target of raising $200 million from its popular citizenship by investment program in 2016. The Acting CEO of the Citizenship by Investment Unit affirmed the country’s commitment to thorough due diligence and security checks. He stated that the existing due diligence process will be tightened further due to…
The US EB-5 visa program was introduced to help boost investment and job creation in the United States through issue of permanent residence to individuals investing between $500,000 and $1 million in commercial enterprises in the USA. While the program rules are the same for all investors, applicants must consider important practices to avoid complications…