Insights
Programs and rules: insights and updates
What it is like to live, invest and hold wealth in the countries we cover, and what changed in the programs: tax, property, passports, rules and daily life, checked against official sources.
UpdateWhich golden visas and citizenship-by-investment programs are still open in 2026?
A source-checked list of what you can actually apply for today in Greece, Portugal, Italy, Malta, the Caribbean, Türkiye and Montenegro, and what has closed.
17 October, 2026 Read article →
UpdateAre the Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs closing? What the EU has asked for
In June 2026 the European Commission asked five Eastern Caribbean countries to phase out their programs by June 2028. What it means, what is certain, and what is…
17 October, 2026 Read article →
Update · SpainIs the Spanish Golden Visa still available? What happened in 2025
Spain repealed its investor visa regime: new applications stopped on 3 April 2025. What it means for existing holders and for anyone planning a purchase.
16 October, 2026 Read article →
Update · PortugalCan you still get Portugal’s Golden Visa by buying property?
No. AIMA's current list of investment routes does not include real estate. Here is what does qualify, and what to check before committing capital.
15 October, 2026 Read article →
Update · GreeceGreece Golden Visa 2026: how much do you need to invest?
€800,000 or €400,000 depending on the area, one property of at least 120 m². The rules that decide which threshold applies to you.
14 October, 2026 Read article →
UpdateResidency vs citizenship by investment: the real differences
A residence permit and a passport are very different things. How to decide which one you actually need.
13 October, 2026 Read article →
Update · MaltaMalta citizenship by investment has ended. What are your options now?
After the EU Court of Justice ruling of April 2025, Malta no longer sells citizenship. What replaced it, and what remains for investors.
12 October, 2026 Read article →
Update · ItalyItaly Investor Visa: what counts as a qualifying investment?
Four options (startup, company, donation or government bonds) and one that is not allowed: real estate.
11 October, 2026 Read article →
Update · GrenadaWhat do you really pay for Grenada citizenship? NTF contribution or real estate
Official figures from the IMA Grenada, with worked examples for a single applicant and a family of four, and the 2026 risks to weigh.
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