An article written by Vasil Markov IMCM, Director of Advocate Markov The Bulgaria Golden Visa program continues to gain momentum in 2025 as more applicants see that it truly delivers — with permanent residency cards issued within just 8 months from the start of the process. Since our last update on 2nd July 2024, there have been no […]
Article written by Ramin Shafighi, Marketing & B2B Channel Manager at iLand. In recent years, Golden Visa programs have emerged as one of the most popular pathways for obtaining residency in European countries, particularly Greece. This program allows foreign investors to acquire long-term (Permanent) residency in Schengen Zone countries through real estate purchases or investments […]
An article written by Rogerio Fernandes Ferreira, Managing Partner at RFF Lawyers and Duarte Ornelas Monteiro, Managing Senior Lawyer at RFF Lawyers What is it, and who is it for? In force since 2012, the residence permit regime for investment activities (ARI), also known as the Golden Visa was established by Law No. 23/2007, of […]
An article written by Ronald Klasko, Governing Board Member of the Investment Migration Council and Managing Partner of Klasko Immigration Law Partners for the IM Yearbook 2025. The U.S. residence-by-investment program (EB-5) has seen good times and bad times. If there is anything for certain in this field, it is that the good times will […]
An article written by Elena Shiapani, CEO of MIBS Group for the IM Yearbook 2025. Known as one of the more accessible and advantageous residency-by investment programmes in Europe, Greek’s Golden Visa offers a gateway not only to living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world but also to enjoying a wide […]
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. […]
