An article written by Christopher Downing, Advisor at Invest in Italy for the IM Yearbook 2025. Italy is the third-largest economy in the eurozone and a member of G10. It is not just a country; it is a world-famous brand, synonymous for design and quality, with their consumer items such as clothes, furniture, and cars. […]
An article written by Vasil Markov, Founder at Advocate Markov for the IM Yearbook 2025. Following the cancellation of the Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment programme in 2021, the Bulgarian government launched the Bulgaria Golden Visa programme after three years of careful development. This newly revamped initiative offers a transparent, competitive, and straightforward pathway to permanent […]
An article written by H.E. Calvin St. Juste, Chairman of the Board of the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit. This year, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) introduced key enhancements based on six core principles: transparency, communication, good governance, transformation, global leadership, and sustainability. Under the leadership of […]
An article written by Konstantina Dotsikas (COO, Director), co-founder of Kentriki– Savills Greece for the IM Yearbook 2025. Kentriki-Savills Greece, an International Associate of Savills, is a market-leading real estate services provider, offering a broad range of specialist advisory, management and transactional services to clients in Greece, and the neighbouring countries (Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, and […]
An article written by Rui Passos, Immigration Lawyer and Managing Partner at ERG Legal for the IM Yearbook 2025. 2023 was a transformative year for ERG Legal. Under the leadership of Rui Passos, the team contributed significantly to shaping Portugal’s immigration landscape. ERG Legal has been recognised as a reliable force in the immigration sector. […]
An article written by Karen Kelly, Vice President and Global Head of Investment Migration at Exiger for the IM Yearbook 2025. The investment migration industry is undergoing a transformation as calls for more robust Know Your Customer (KYC) standards grow louder, and internal stakeholders look to take a proactive approach. Increased scrutiny from the European […]
An article written by Christos Vardikos, Attorney at Vardikos & Vardikos and the Consul a.h. for the Commonwealth of Dominica and President of the Consular Corps in Greece for the IM Yearbook 2025 Christos Vardikos, who manages the boutique law firm Vardikos & Vardikos, shares insights into the trends shaping client preferences, the unique advantages […]
An article written by Jonathan Cardona, CEO of Residency Malta Agency for the IM Yearbook 2025. Malta has revised the eligibility criteria, investment requirements and fees for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), effective January 1, 2025. “The MPRP, as was its predecessor the MRVP (Malta Residence and Visa Programme), was ideated to offer value […]
An article written by Marie-Therese Johnson is the head of Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) for the IM Yearbook 2025. Established in 1993, Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme has evolved into a vital funding source for projects that enhance social welfare, build resilient infrastructure, and support environmental sustainability. Dominica’s CBI Programme channels funds […]
An article written by Christina Georgaki, Founder of Georgaki & Partners Law Firm for the IM Yearbook 2025. In 2024, Greece adopted a distinctive approach to investment migration, diverging from the broader European trend. While the European Union has expressed increasing opposition to such schemes, Greece has recalibrated its Golden Visa programme to attract foreign […]
