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The UAE’s New Golden Visa Consular Services Explained

Imagine this: You are a long-term UAE golden visa holder on holiday in Europe. One morning, you wake up, and your bag is gone; and with it, your passport. In an instant, a beautiful holiday turns into a crisis. You call your country’s embassy – but they can’t help. You call the UAE consulate, but there’s nothing they can do either. Your long-time home abroad had no legal obligation to support you in a crisis. Until now.

October 17, 2025

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Why U.S. & Canadian Citizens Are Seeking Second Residence and Citizenship in 2026

If you’ve noticed more people talking about second passports or residency options abroad – you’re not imagining it. More and more often, I’m hearing from clients in the U.S. & Canada that they are looking for a ‘Plan B’ in the form of a second residency or citizenship. For some, it’s about lifestyle and opportunity. For others, it’s about peace of mind.

October 8, 2025

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Trump’s New H-1B Announcement – What Does it all Really Mean?

This week, Donald Trump made waves across the world by announcing a huge reform that will completely change the H-1B visa selection process. The change is designed to prioritize highly skilled workers and protect American citizens from (what Trump sees as) unfair wage competition from foreign workers. There will also be a new, mandatory $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions.

September 25, 2025

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Why Cyprus’ Imminent Entry into the Schengen Zone Could Transform Its Golden Visa Programme

Cyprus is set to join the Schengen Zone in early 2026 – and this news has gained the attention of investors across the world who are considering the Cyprus Golden Visa. This development could have huge implications for the Residence by Investment Market in Europe, given all the advantages being a member of the Schengen zone brings.

September 10, 2025

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São Tomé & Príncipe – The Next Big Citizenship by Investment Route?

São Tomé & Príncipe have just announced their brand-new Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. But let’s start with the basics: what is citizenship by investment? Simply, it’s the act of making a qualifying investment or donation into a country (such as making qualifying Real Estate Investments, or donating to, as is the case with São Tomé, their national transformation fund), and in return, gaining citizenship in that country. The significance of São Tomé & Príncipe’s entry into the global CBI market is that it is the most affordable and one of the fastest citizenship by investment programmes available for investors today.

August 26, 2025

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What are the 4 types of citizenship – Birthright, Naturalization, Descent, Registration

Why does citizenship matter today more than ever? This is a question we are asked all the time at Passport Legacy, and the simple answer is this: citizenship defines a person’s mobility options, their career opportunities, their long-term security, potential for globalization, and so much more. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected—and at the same time more politically and economically fragmented—citizenship has become a powerful personal and strategic asset.

August 25, 2025

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The UAE’s New Golden Visa Consular Services Explained

Why U.S. & Canadian Citizens Are Seeking Second Residence and Citizenship in 2026

Trump’s New H-1B Announcement – What Does it all Really Mean?

Why Cyprus’ Imminent Entry into the Schengen Zone Could Transform Its Golden Visa Programme

São Tomé & Príncipe – The Next Big Citizenship by Investment Route?

What are the 4 types of citizenship – Birthright, Naturalization, Descent, Registration

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Golden Visas After Spain: Where European Residency by Investment Went Next

Recent Features

The UAE’s New Golden Visa Consular Services Explained

Why U.S. & Canadian Citizens Are Seeking Second Residence and Citizenship in 2026

Trump’s New H-1B Announcement – What Does it all Really Mean?

Why Cyprus’ Imminent Entry into the Schengen Zone Could Transform Its Golden Visa Programme

São Tomé & Príncipe – The Next Big Citizenship by Investment Route?

What are the 4 types of citizenship – Birthright, Naturalization, Descent, Registration

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