Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain's golden visas bites the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad - and the pitfalls buyers must avoid
2 months ago

Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain's golden visas bites the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad - and the pitfalls buyers must avoid

Daily Mail  

The sun may be setting on Spain’s golden visa programme, but that doesn’t mean that all is lost for Britons who want residency or citizenship somewhere abroad. The golden visa allows holders to remain tax resident elsewhere and therefore also exempt from Spain’s wealth taxes, which are levied on Spanish tax residents’ worldwide assets. However, Patricia Casaburi, chief executive of Global Citizen Solutions, says: ‘If you find a turnkey property to buy it may still be possible to get in before the deadline.’ Once you have a Spanish golden visa, you need to apply to renew it every five years. ‘Plus you get citizenship as well as residency and can move freely in other islands such as St Kitts and St Lucia.’ The UAE also has a golden visa scheme, which grants residency to those who invest in eligible properties worth at least AED 2 million.

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$6.2 million for a Golden Visa? This country tops the list, and it's not UK
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$6.2 million for a Golden Visa? This country tops the list, and it's not UK

India Today  

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Firstpost  

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Trump’s ‘gold card’ too expensive? These countries offer residency via golden visas
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Firstpost  

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What is Spain’s ‘golden visa’ and what does the ban mean for UK nationals?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What is Spain’s ‘golden visa’ and what does the ban mean for UK nationals?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Spain will end its “golden visa” programme this spring in a bid to address the country’s …

Spain’s Sanchez proposes new law to keep non-EU citizens away from real estate purchases
2 months, 1 week ago

Spain’s Sanchez proposes new law to keep non-EU citizens away from real estate purchases

Firstpost  

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How wealthy Americans are using ‘golden visa’ as ticket to leave US after Trump win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How wealthy Americans are using ‘golden visa’ as ticket to leave US after Trump win

Firstpost  

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Political and social division is driving interest in ‘golden visas’
4 months ago

Political and social division is driving interest in ‘golden visas’

CNN  

London CNN — Europe could soon be welcoming a wave of well-heeled Americans, as Democratic voters facing the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency eye refuges abroad. Interest in so-called “golden visas” has skyrocketed among US citizens since the election, according to consultants that help the wealthy migrate. A YouTube video on “countries for Americans who want to leave the …

Another country scraps golden visa programme for wealthy foreigners
11 months, 1 week ago

Another country scraps golden visa programme for wealthy foreigners

The Independent  

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What are “golden visas”?
1 year, 1 month ago

What are “golden visas”?

Hindustan Times  

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Golden visas beckon well-heeled Indians
4 years, 1 month ago

Golden visas beckon well-heeled Indians

Live Mint  

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Venezuelans flock to Madrid on golden, humanitarian visas; only 29 asylum requests accepted by Spain last year
6 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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