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Does any EU country still sell citizenship? What happened to Malta, Cyprus and Bulgaria

Malta closed its citizenship-by-investment scheme in 2025 after an EU court ruling. See what replaced it, which EU programmes ended, and the residence options that remain.

2026-10-19 · 3 min read

Malta

Malta's Permanent Residence Programme: why sources disagree and how to check the real numbers

Online guides to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme quote very different fees. Here is why, and a checklist for verifying the figures yourself.

2026-09-12 · 2 min read

Greece

Greece Golden Visa in 2026: investment thresholds by zone and the real costs

Greece's Golden Visa minimum depends on where the property is. See the EUR 800,000, EUR 400,000 and EUR 250,000 tiers, the other investment routes, and the fees involved.

2026-09-04 · 2 min read