The Portugal immigration golden visa program is set to change some of its thresholds to boost investment in businesses. Under the new rules, investment requirements in Portuguese companies will range from €200,000 to €350,000, while the threshold for real estate requirement will rise to €500,000. Current rules call for a €350,000 investment in real estate…
Thailand is famous for its beaches, palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples. It is a sought-after vacation destination and offers an opulent quality of life for high net worth individuals. Capital Bangkok features an ultra modern core interspersed with more traditional Thai hospitality. The Thai government runs Thailand Elite, an investment immigration program granting residency…
High-net worth individuals are being urged to consider a growing list of options when it comes to citizenship-by-investment and residency-by-investment. With the number of programs available set to increase in 2017, high-net worth individuals will have a greater choice when it comes to considering dual citizenship, or becoming a permanent resident of another country. Ireland,…
With uncertainty surrounding the future of the US EB-5 under Donald Trump, Quebec is about to open applications for its popular investment immigration program. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) offers a stable and well-administered alternative to the EB-5, which has been beset with problems relating to fraud, manipulation of so-called Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)…
Britain’s exit from the European Union is expected to spell more trouble for its already-struggling investment immigration program. With cheaper programs in Portugal, Malta and Cyprus already attracting the vast majority of investment money, the so-called ‘Brexit’ is likely to further reduce interest in the Tier 1 Investor Visa. New British Prime Minster Theresa May…