In February of this year, during the UAE Innovation Month event, officials from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, as well as the Immigration, Customs, and Port Security Authority (ICP) of the UAE, conveyed an exciting message: “Residents owning properties worth 2 million Dirhams or more in the UAE may not have to go through the application process. Land departments in each emirate will be linked to the ICP website, and eligible investors may automatically obtain the UAE Golden Visa.” According to the spokesperson, this initiative will take effect soon, allowing people to directly visit the immigration office and obtain the visa. If implemented, this measure would undoubtedly be another significant boon for Golden Visa applicants.

The Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme has undoubtedly been a rising star in 2023 and 2024, as indicated by official data: As of December 31, 2023, the total number of approvals under the scheme was 50,612, with the B and C categories combined totaling nearly 40,000, the majority share. However, two months later, by the end of February 2024, the number of approvals had increased to 59,000, signaling an increase of nearly 8,500 approvals in just two months. This remarkable surge in approvals suggests significant demand and also implies an inevitable tightening of policies.

Malta, situated at a strategically vital location in the center of the Mediterranean, has long attracted people to settle here. Its baroque-style architecture showcases its illustrious history and magnificent scenery. Renowned as a haven for English learning in Europe due to its authentic English environment, Malta also consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in Europe, thanks to its excellent security measures.

In March 2022, the proposal known as the “Billionaire Minimum Income Tax,” as termed by the White House, was introduced. It is a measure put forth by the U.S. government aimed at gradually reducing the wealth gap. President Biden is urging Congress to enact legislation. Once implemented, the proposal is expected to subject over 700 American billionaires to a minimum income tax of 20%, including currently untaxed unrealized investment income (i.e., investment assets not yet sold). Moreover, the U.S. tax system will become fairer, and over the next decade, the national deficit is projected to decrease by approximately $360 billion.

In recent months, the hottest topic in the immigration market has undoubtedly been the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme. While other countries and regions are either raising the bar or shutting down their own investment immigration policies, Hong Kong has taken a different approach by reopening its investment immigration plan. This move has sparked considerable discussion and debate. However, with such market buzz comes a flood of misinformation and potential investment pitfalls that may mislead investors. Before dissecting these pitfalls, let’s first take a look at the history and current status of the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme.

The detailed provisions of the Greek Golden Visa residency policy have finally been officially implemented. The content aligns closely with the earlier predictions made by Chrysoula Velopoulou, Globevisa’s in-house lawyer. In order to further confirm the specifics of the new Greek policy legislation, on April 9th at 11:00 a.m. local time, Chrysoula, the lawyer from Globevisa, and Lynette Ju, the head of Globevisa’s Greece office, personally visited the Greek Ministry of the Interior. They obtained first-hand analysis of the legislation from the immigration department.