According to the United Kingdom’s Office of National Statistics (ONS), 2017 had a record-number of Tier 1 Investor Visa Program applicants between January and March of that year. This figure is the highest number of Tier 1 Investor Visa applicants recorded since 2014, stated the ONS report. Even with economic figures on the rise in the UK, you may be wondering, “what makes post-Brexit Britain so appealing to global investors?” The answer to that is simple, and we’ll tell you why.

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It has been a while since we at QICMS have written about one of our favorite locations: Cyprus. It’s not only the coastal nation’s historical landscape, golden sunsets, and turquoise waters that make Cyprus so alluring, but the fact that it’s a country that offers both business and pleasure for individuals looking to relocate to Europe. For investors who want to broaden their business opportunities in Europe, or provide a “fresh start” for themselves and their family, Cyprus’ Permanent Residence

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Significant changes to Malta’s Residence and Visa Program (MRVP) were published in the country’s Government Gazette on July 4, 2017, effective immediately. These new changes are aimed to increase interest from foreign investors by improving the quality of the program and boost competitiveness in the Residency by Investment market among European and North American nations.

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According to the Independent.co.uk, a recent 'citizenship' survey revealed that approximately 89% of post-Brexit Britons see a growing need for obtaining a second (dual) citizenship. Obtaining a second citizenship, however, can be a lengthy and complicated process for the average person, and many of the country’s wealthy are prepared to spend a substantial amount of money to achieve their goal.

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Today’s Residency by Investment market reflects the needs of foreign nationals all over the world, and access to the European Union’s business sectors ranks among the top benefits investors are seeking. This is certainly the case for Greece, whose government has issued nearly 3,000 residency permits through real estate investment as of January this year, making the country’s Golden Visa Program a gateway to Europe for many.

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In May 2017, Ukraine and the European signed a landmark agreement, a legislative regime that grants holders of a Ukrainian biometric passport visa-free access to participating EU countries and Schengen region. The regulation officially goes into effect starting tonight, on June 11, 2017.

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With mounting processing times affecting the Lisbon area, prospective investors are turning their attention to other areas: Porto. As Portugal’s second most populous locale on the Douro River, the city of Porto offers investors the characteristic beauty of Lisbon and prime real estate opportunities at a more affordable price.

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