Golden Visa

Oman to launch Golden Visa, offering 5- and 10-year residency for investors with perks like full ownership, tax benefits, and family sponsorship.

Planning to move to the UAE? Know the tax implications for your investments in India

Such NRIs will have to pay tax on income earned in India, but the double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) between India and UAE offers some concessions.

United Arab Emirates denies rumours about lifetime Golden Visa for 'certain nationalities', urges applicants to verify procedures

United Arab Emirates Golden Visa: The ICP urged the public to rely only on official sources—such as the Authority’s website or 24/7 call centre (600522222)—to verify the authenticity of any visa-related information.

Amid US uncertainty, HNIs choose Caribbean, Gulf, EU residency programmes

Statements by US administration officials regarding suspension of the EB-5 visa-by-investment programme has triggered apprehension in the minds of investors.

New Zealand's 'golden visa' scheme lures US investors

New Zealand's relaxed 'golden visa' rules spark surge in U.S. investor interest, drawing NZ$845 million in potential investments within three months.

Vietnam Proposes 10-Year Golden Visa to Attract Long-Term Tourists, Investors

Vietnam is considering a 10-year Golden Visa to attract long-term tourists, digital nomads, retirees, and foreign investors. Learn what this proposed visa could mean for travel and investment in Southeast Asia.

Want residency in Europe? Why Portugal’s golden visa could be your best bet

Portugal’s golden visa has been adjudged as the third-best programme in the world with a total of 4,455 applicants in 2023.

Spain scraps its Golden Visa program — What’s next for Indian investors seeking European access?

The program that provided residency permits to non-EU nationals who invested a minimum of €500,000 in Spanish property is now being discontinued, prompting many to reassess their investment approaches in Europe.

Donald Trump Announces ‘gold Card’ US Visas To Replace EB-5 Visa: What It Means For India?

Donald Trump has announced a new ‘Gold Card’ US visa that will replace the EB-5 investor program. This visa offers permanent residency for $5 million but removes the investment requirement. How will this impact Indian high-net-worth individuals and EB-5 applicants? Watch now to find out!

Trump wants to sell $5 million gold cards to foreigners who will create US jobs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (February 25) he wants to begin selling gold cards for $5 million to foreigners who want to move to the U.S. and create jobs. Trump said the immigration program, which he said was legal, could start in about two weeks. He added it is possible Russian oligarchs could qualify for the gold cards. The "EB-5" program granted "green cards" to foreigners promising to invest in U.S. businesses. Trump said the program will be replaced with a so-called "gold card" that people will be able to buy for about $5 million from the U.S. government.

Golden visa via real estate investment: Why Indians are preferring these global destinations

ndia’s wealthy are increasingly scouting for real estate investment opportunities in overseas destinations and are also looking to acquire apartments in gateway cities around the globe. London is one example. Indians form one of the largest communities of property owners in the city. To be sure, the United Kingdom recently scrapped its golden visa programme. Watch here for more details

Wealthy Indians rush to buy property in Greece ahead of Golden Visa rule changes

Over the last few years, the popularity and demand for Greece’s Golden Visa Programme, launched in 2013, has surged, leading the Greek government to reconsider the entry points for real estate investment and permanent residency

Indonesia joins the Golden Visa bandwagon to lure foreign investors

For the first time in two years, its current account fell into a deficit, mainly due to weaker exports from falling commodity prices. Indonesia may offer a great opportunity for tech entrepreneurs who want to be more than passive investors and dabble in fintech and financial inclusion

Simply Save: Key risks one could face in Foreign Residency Programmes & how to avoid them

Residency by investment or alternative residency is fast becoming popular among rich Indians looking to establish a new base for their families in another country. These programs are specific long-term residency or visa programs run by many countries such as the US and Portugal. Shilpa Menon, Senior Director - India at LCR Capital Partners tells Moneycontrol what one should keep in mind when looking for an alternative residency programme. Tune in!

Planning your child's education abroad? Residency via investment can help

Apart from helping you immigrate to another country, residency-by-investment visas can give your child much better opportunities than a student visa. These programmes can also give your family the right to live and work in that country.

Immigration news: Golden Visa for Greece to get more expensive from May 1

From May 1, 2023, Greece will double the real estate investment requirement in select locations for its Golden Visa Program.

Immigration Central | Will the US issue work permits to those waiting for Green Card? Albania ends Golden Visa, Slovenia to amend Aliens Act

The UK is toying with the idea of cutting short the post-study duration after graduation to six months; in the next three years, Canada will welcome more than 1.45 million new immigrants.

Immigration Series: Portugal & Ireland end Golden Visa programs. Is Spain next?

After growing concerns over the use of Golden Visa programs as a door for money laundering and corruption, Ireland and Portugal have abolished their citizenship by investment programs. Malta, Cyprus and Bulgaria have already annulled their schemes permanently. Is Spain next?

Immigration Central | Digital Nomad Visa to replace Portugal’s Golden Visa programme

It's end of the road for Golden Visa, those interested in the real-estate route to residency will have to buy property in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira or in the interior territories, Lisbon, Porto, Algarve and more are out of bounds now. The recently launched Digital Nomad Visa will now be the best route for moving to Portugal

Portugal may scrap "golden visa": 5 points about scheme that attracts wealthy Indians

Portugal’s “golden visa” scheme has attracted 6.5 billion euros in investment by foreigners, mainly from China, Brazil and South Africa, with the bulk of the money going into real estate.

New UAE visa rules come into effect. Key points explained

The United Arab Emirates’ new visa system will introduce longer visit visas for tourists, an expanded Golden Visa scheme and more.

Immigration Central: Why are so many Indians buying property in Dubai?

As of July, 2022 real estate sales in Dubai touched AED 20.8 billion - up 61.7 percent over the corresponding period last year. Indians were on top of the list of buyers, according to a recent report.

Immigration Central: Why is everyone moving to Portugal?

Portugal ranked high in terms of quality of life, ease of settling in, and safety in recent surveys and reports.

Migration by investment revs up in India and South Asia as ultra-rich add Europe as a key destination

European countries including Greece, Malta, and Portugal offering golden visa facilities are drawing interest from the ultra-rich in South Asia in recent years, going by a report