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The French have a famous adage: ‘Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’. Loosely translated, this means the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Citizenship by investment is one of the safest ways to secure your family and your business interests well into the future. There are 11 programs to choose from, and while investment requirements vary, the ‘time to citizenship’ window is often a deciding factor.

Portugal offers one of Europe’s most favoured residence by investment programs, the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program.  

Henley & Partner's Chairman Chris Kaelin spoke to finews.com about how recent events have changed the way Europeans view their continent.

The introduction of new and improved migration policies could turn the global refugee crisis into a great opportunity for many economies, argues Dr. Christian H. Kaelin.

The Emirate of Dubai has taken the top spot in a new global real estate index for those who want a secondary residence or citizenship.

The country’s reputation for being a safe and secure environment is a key factor.

The pandemic has created a parallel universe for massively enrichened billionaires. And banks have to play along.

For the third year in a row, Singapore and Japan have the most powerful passports in the world. According to data from the International Air Transport Association, analyzed by immigration consultants Henley& Partners, citizens of those two nations can travel to 192 of 227 destinations without having to secure a visa.

Henley & Partners saw record numbers of inquiries about citizenship- and residence-by-investment programs. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the firm has seen an average increase in inquiries of 46% each month.

The Henley Passport Index now places India at the 83rd position globally, after Oman and Armenia were added to the list of visa-free destinations. Indian passport holders now have visa-free access to 60 nations.

The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed in a new ranking. Japan and Singapore jointly claim the top spot in the latest iteration of the Henley Passport Index, released by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.