Citizenship by Investment & Residency by Investment

Portugal’s nationality reform is moving toward a model of longer qualifying residence, stronger integration testing, and stricter suitability filters, but the Constitutional Court’s preventive review means the final version is still being reworked in Parliament.

Uglobal Immigration Magazine is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated Top 25 Awards issue, which features the leaders shaping the future of global investment immigration. In this edition, we proudly recognize outstanding achievers in two categories: 1. 

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It was widely anticipated that Portugal’s Constitutional Court would rule on the government’s proposed amendments to immigration laws unconstitutional, given their “aggressiveness.” The proposed measures involved delaying family reunification for two years after the main

Portugal’s so-called Golden Visa program, once hailed as one of the easiest routes to EU residency and citizenship, is facing changes: • In June 2025, the government proposed extending the residency requirement for naturalization from

Five Eastern Caribbean countries—Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts & Nevis, and Saint Lucia—have unveiled a draft agreement, dated July 1, 2025, proposing major reforms to their Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs. Key features

Uglobal Immigration Magazine has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated Top 25 Awards. This is an opportunity for professionals in the investment immigration industry worldwide to recognize the leaders shaping its future. The nomination

The Maldives, a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean, has formally set in motion its first residence-by-investment program, tying long-term residency rights to qualifying real estate investments as it seeks to pivot from a

Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program (known as the “golden passport”) has been terminated after the EU Court of Justice ruled in April 2025 that selling EU citizenship violates EU principles. All previously granted citizenships remain valid, but

Argentina is close to launching what would be Latin America’s only viable citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program. While Panama offers residency through investment and other small Caribbean countries have CBI programs, no major country in the region

By Marie Ekberg Padilla  The Caribbean islands of St. Kitts and Nevis, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, is gearing up to celebrate its citizenship-by-investment program’s 35th anniversary in September. Despite its small size, the islands launched the world’s first economic

By Uglobal Staff The United Kingdom has launched two separate residency programs for Ukrainians that would allow thousands of people fleeing the Russian invasion to stay in the country for up to three years, with the right to work

The potential U.S. Gold Card program would offer wealthy foreigners a pathway to live and work in the country and eventually apply for citizenship for a $5 million fee.

Uglobal Immigration Magazine is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated Top 25 Awards issue, which features the leaders shaping the future of global investment immigration.

For years, Portugal’s Golden Visa program has been popular for global investors seeking a residency permit with a strategic foothold in Europe. While recent policy updates have shifted the landscape, these changes aren’t a sign

It has been approximately 16 years since the investment immigration industry came into greater focus. Over the last decade, we have seen an influx of new programs, new country participation, and interest from high-net-worth individuals

By Uglobal Staff South Korea‘s self-governing province of Jeju has decided to triple the minimum investment requirement for foreigners buying real estate. According to the proposed amendment to the real-estate investment immigration visa policy, foreign

APS Global Partners Inc. Canada Established in 2017, APS Global Partners Inc. is a business advisory company for innovative entrepreneurs worldwide who are willing to start their business in Canada through the Start-Up Visa Program.

These are the 2024 Top 25 Migration Attorneys winners.  Stacey Ann Aberdeen Aberdeen Law St Kitts & Nevis Stacey Ann Aberdeen-Alleyne is an attorney, public notary, and the founder of Aberdeen Law, where she manages

Nigerian Jenkins Alumona shares with Uglobal his investment migration journey to Canada.

The Indonesian government has granted the golden visa to 52 applicants since the project was announced.

By Moustafa Daly Greece’s national economy minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, said that raising the minimum investment of the Greek golden visa might be imminent. Speaking at a conference last week, Hatzidakis did not specify the areas where the

By Moustafa Daly In a recent circular to industry professionals, the Saint Lucia citizenship by investment (CBI) unit announced introducing the new “Infrastructure Option,” available to investors starting February 5, 2024. The new option, which requires a

France has tightened language requirements for residency applicants, but is relaxing policy for understaffed occupations.

By Moustafa Daly Despite being among the most coveted citizenships in the world, thousands of United States citizens renounce their nationality every year. In the decade ending in 2020, nearly 37,000 citizens gave up their U.S. passports

The UAE golden visa by real estate will reportedly no longer require a 50% down payment.

By Moustafa Daly The Australian government announced that it has scrapped its residency by investment (RBI) program. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) was a popular route for foreigners to obtain residency in Australia in exchange for investments

By Moustafa Daly  The year 2023 brought many changes for the citizenship by investment (CBI) industry in the Caribbean, as some programs struggled while others thrived. Amid increased scrutiny from the U.S. and European Union (EU), the

By Moustafa Daly After officially joining the European Union (EU) in 2007, Bulgaria and Romania are finally gearing up to partially join the Schengen Area starting March 31, 2024. From that date on, Bulgarian and Romanian nationals

By Philippe May  Latvia’s Residency by Investment (RBI) program is an affordable alternative and could become a new popular option to the renowned Portuguese golden visa.  The visa program has significantly made this small Baltic

By Preeya Malik  In recent years, many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have sought second passports and residencies outside of their home countries. Different motives drive these affluent individuals to pursue second citizenship.  GLOBAL MOBILITY AND SECURITY

By Moustafa Daly Visa-free travel is considered a sought-after luxury in the modern era. Countries with powerful passports with visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to most countries give their citizens distinct advantages when traveling abroad for

By Eleni Drakou  Cyprus real estate market is recording a significant increase in the number of sales of immovable properties and property prices.  In October 2023, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) reported a continued increase

By Emilio Cornejo  Over the last two decades, Panama has gained a strong reputation as a top relocation destination for people worldwide. Whether they are a retiree, an executive from a multinational corporation, or a

Uglobal Immigration Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 25 Global Migration Agency CEOs for 2023. To be eligible, distinguished global migration agency CEOs needed to represent clients on outbound investments and migration solutions to

Uglobal Immigration Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 10 Global Immigration Companies for 2023. To be eligible, distinguished companies needed to assist clients with inbound investment for migration purposes and market global CBI and

By Daniel Altneu  The Cayman Islands is an English-speaking British Overseas Territory, an hour’s flight from Miami to the western Caribbean Sea.  Every year, more individuals from different jurisdictions take advantage of the territory’s unique tax neutrality,

By Christopher Willis The residency and citizenship by investment (RCBI) programs resemble Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Countries give birth to new programs, and these evolve to thrive or flounder and die. The competitive field

By Dragana Andreyev  When considering Plan B choices, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) often flock to the familiar shores of Europe or the Caribbean, mainly due to their well-publicized programs and renowned destinations.   However, there’s a

By Alexandre Rangel  Moving to another country is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. Knowing the different immigration alternatives is crucial to selecting the right destination to live and invest in.  As

By Afshin Sarhangpour  For entrepreneurs seeking a new beginning in North America through investment, the dilemma of “the U.S. or Canada?” is a critical decision point. This article dissects the permanent residence by investment (RBI)

Uglobal Immigration Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 25 Global Migration Attorneys for 2023. To be eligible, distinguished attorneys needed to be primarily active in the investment migration space and experienced in filing a

By Alessia Ajelli  Sometimes called “La Dolce Visa” or “Italian Golden Visa,” Italy’s Investor Visa Program has experienced several changes and enhancements during the last few years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.  Though less expensive

By Moustafa Daly Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest economy, just launched five new visas catering to investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled migrants. Announced by the kingdom’s Premium Residency Center, the new visas will allow foreigners

By Moustafa Daly Denmark just announced that it is updating its Positive List for Skilled Work, a list of fields in which foreigners can easily access Danish residency. In keeping with the global trend of

By Moustafa Daly South Korea, the fourth largest Asian economy, launched a digital nomad visa valid for one renewable, officially called Workcation Visa. The visa is available to investors starting Jan. 1, 2024, and is

By Moustafa Daly In a positive development for golden visa investors, Portugal just amended its citizenship law to shorten the process and time needed to apply for Portuguese nationality, among other measures.  Approved by the Parliament on

By Aileen Zhao Portugal’s Golden Visa program (a residency by investment program) is an immigration plan that allows non-European Union (EU) citizens to obtain Portuguese residency through purchasing properties or other forms of investment.  Since

By Tiago Gali Macedo  The recent changes implemented to the Portuguese Residency by Investment Program, or Portugal‘s Golden Visa Program as it’s known worldwide, will undoubtedly lead to a profound shift in the investment options commonly

By Joana Mendonça   Portugal’s Golden Visa, renowned for offering residency through investment, has firmly established itself as one of the most sought-after programs of its kind since its launch in 2012. However, this popular

By Raquel de Matos Esteves & Inês Marques Dias  Portugal’s recent announcement that it was ending its  non-habitual resident (NHR) tax regime in Portugal, after the approval of the State Budget Law for 2024, marked

In recent years, these two cities have engaged in heated competition for the title of "Asia's financial center."

By Stephen Isidore Dominica has made sweeping changes to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, all geared to increase the propriety and integrity of the program and attract investors of good standing as participants. One of the

By Moustafa Daly Despite Greece’s golden visa program attracting over $1.3 billion in foreign investment throughout 2023, according to Migration and Asylum Ministry figures, the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) plans to end the lucrative program. Party

By Moustafa Daly Dominica announced a set of new regulations for its citizenship by investment program (CBI). The new regulations are seemingly in compliance with the European Union (EU)’s six principles or demands made to CBI programs

By Moustafa Daly To attract wealthy investors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and China, Pakistan announced the launch of a new investor visa. The visa has been a few months in the works

By Moustafa Daly 2023 has been a year of change and turmoil for the global residency and citizenship by investment (RCBI) industry. On the one hand, demand and programs continued expanding worldwide as rising sociopolitical

By Moustafa Daly Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), just launched an affordable investor visa program to attract foreign investors and entrepreneurs. This residency by investment (RBI) visa

By Moustafa Daly After its previous version was deemed unpopular, Malaysia’s My Second Home (MM2H) investor visa program has just been revamped with eased restrictions and varying packages, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced in

By Moustafa Daly Australia’s federal government is considering leveling fines at foreign property owners who leave their properties vacant. The fines could amount to up to AUD169,000 (approximately $111,000) and constitute a push by the