Podcast Episodes

Argentina Officially Launches Application to Rejoin the US Visa Waiver Program

Argentina steps up its efforts to join the US visa waiver program, potentially providing a massive edge to its planned CBI program.

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7 months ago

Citizenship by Investment, Merit, or Hypocrisy? Germany’s Citizenship Data Tell an Interesting Story

CBI is “dangerous,” says the EU. Meanwhile, Germany quietly naturalizes nationals from the same countries it flags as security risks.

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7 months ago

“I Think It Will Pass in Its Most Restrictive Shape”: Experts Examine Portugal’s Proposed Naturalization Law

Golden Visa experts weigh in on retroactivity, investor confidence, possible outcomes, and the future of the program.

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7 months ago

Revamped New Zealand Investor Visa Eyes Record Year as Gov’t Limits Bank Deposits

Under the new rules, 75% of investor visa funds must be in liquid and market assets, rather than “sitting idle in deposit accounts,” says James Hall.…

7 months ago

Maltese Parliament Expedites Citizenship by Merit Bill as CBI Nears Official End

Malta’s fast-tracked citizenship bill would remove agents from the equation and shift to direct government applications.

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7 months ago

This Week in IM - Jul 31: 🇦🇷 Approves CBI Framework, 🇲🇹 Replaces CBI with CBM Model, 🇵🇹 Experts Examine Naturalization Law, ++

🇻🇳 Mulls Influencer Visa Exemption
🇪🇺 Visa Req Not End for Caribbean CIPs
🇦🇷 Approves CBI Framework
🇩🇪 Naturalization Data Shows EU Hypocrisy
🇵🇹 Experts …

7 months ago

Pakistan Criticizes Tax Officials Over Failure to Track UAE Golden Visa Holders

Pakistan’s Federal Tax Ombudsman has issued a warning and set a deadline for local tax authorities as it ramps up efforts to tax Pakistanis with over…

7 months ago

Maldives to Launch $250,000 Investor Visa Program

Applicants receive five-year renewable residencies with no physical presence requirements, but the program appears to offer no path to citizenship fo…

7 months ago

Million-Dollar Question: Can Thaksin’s Proposed Golden Visa Turbocharge Thailand’s Economy?

Thailand’s influential ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra claims a $1 million golden visa could attract $600 billion in investments, but modest uptake of exist…

7 months ago

Malta PRP Changes: Cheaper for Families, New Instant Residency, and Leasing Rights

Ryan Darmanin explains the new changes to the MPRP, including fee alterations and provisions allowing investors to rent out their properties.

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