With the EU moving to finalise a mechanism to suspend Schengen visa-free travel for Caribbean countries offering citizenship by investment, interest is shifting towards more secure alternatives within Europe. Residency by investment programmes are gaining ground as strategic options, offering residence rights in the EU without losing Schengen access. Among these, Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme…
Malta is about to become more connected than ever to the United States. Starting next summer, Delta Air Lines will operate direct flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Malta International Airport (MLA), a development hailed as a major milestone for the island nation. The seasonal service, scheduled to run three…
In recent years, the socio-political landscape in Lebanon has been marked by significant instability. Economic downturns, political uncertainty, and security concerns have compelled many Lebanese nationals to seek alternative options for a stable and secure future. Among these alternatives, the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) has emerged as the preferred European residence solution for a…
The island of Malta, with its strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea, attracts a number of non-EU nationals wishing to relocate or retire in a safe and stable country. Malta is a welcoming jurisdiction which offers a multicultural lifestyle, thereby attracting many high-net-worth expatriates who relocate with their families to the island. In addition, Malta…
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a route to obtain residence for non-EU nationals wishing to reside in Malta or to travel within the Schengen Area without the requirement of a visa. The MPRP is a residence by investment programme which is based on three main requirements, which are: an investment in property, a…
Applying for a second residence or citizenship in Europe has evolved from being an extravagant investment to a wealth and family management solution for Nigerian nationals. Nigerians are increasingly applying for the Malta Permanent Residence Program , where families can obtain the right to live in Malta, access the Schengen Area and enjoy better economic…
Malta has a number of residence programmes aimed at attracting non-EU/EEA nationals to obtain residence status in Malta. The various programmes range from those intended to confer the status of permanent residence to programmes giving a special tax status. To this effect Malta offers two main residency routes through the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)…
Since Malta launched the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) in 2021, a number of non-EU nationals understood the importance to have a permanent residence in a European country which grants the right to reside permanently in a chosen country. Malta Permanent Residence Programme The MPRP grants a permanent residence status within a period of 6-12…
Malta Permanent Residence Programme The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers permanent residence in return for a property investment in Malta, a contribution to the government and a charity donation. Residency cards are valid for 5 years and can then be renewed indefinitely if the investor maintains an address in Malta (rented or purchased). The Malta…
Vietnam’s economy has been growing substantially over the years with a growth of 8.02% in 2022, the fastest annual growth since 1997. Despite the pandemic, the Vietnamese economy remained strong, making it Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy. With its booming economy and GDP there has been a rise in the number of Vietnamese high net…