Spain Contemplates Closing Its Golden Visa Program

Dwindling Interest for Spain’s Golden Visa among Global Investors

Spain has issued more than 35,000 golden visas to applicants as well as their dependent family members since its program started in 2013. While the numbers are impressive, the Spanish golden visa attracts little interest from wealthy investors. The investor visa is just one of several types of long-term residence permits issued under Spain’s Entrepreneurs…

Falling SIV Demand, Processing Delays Spell Trouble for Australian Startups

Falling SIV Demand, Processing Delays Spell Trouble for Australian Startups

Fund managers want the Australian government to speed up the processing of Significant Investor Visa applications to protect startups from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Significant Investor Visa: Unique Program Australia’s Significant Investor visa is unique as the only program run by a developed country requiring all applicants to invest in venture capital…

New British Columbia Entrepreneur Draw Sees 12 Candidates Invited

New British Columbia Entrepreneur Draw Sees 12 Candidates Invited

A new draw through British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration saw 12 invitations issued. The July 28 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw featured invites through both the general Entrepreneur stream and the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot. Candidates for the general category received 7 invites with a minimum score of 125 points. Regional Pilot candidates received 5…

Cyprus CIP and COVID-19: Double the Benefits and Opportunities

Cyprus CIP and COVID-19: Double the Benefits and Opportunities

Cyprus’ efficient handling of the COVID-19 crisis means its already popular citizenship-by-investment program is well-placed to attract precious foreign capital into its economy.  As investors consider their options, the minimal economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic makes Cyprus doubly attractive to foreign investors.  Firstly, the Cyprus CIP can help high net worth investors secure a…

St. Kitts & Nevis Cuts Minimum Investment for Family Citizenship Applications

St. Kitts & Nevis Cuts Minimum Investment for Family Citizenship Applications

St. Kitts & Nevis became one of the first countries to utilize citizenship by investment program for specific economic objectives to help recover from the COVID-19 crisis. The Caribbean nation has announced a temporary reduction in minimum investment requirements. Between July 3 and December 31, investors seeking citizenship with three dependent family members need to…