Global Mobility Insights

Indian Investor and Family Obtain Greek Golden Visa via Piraeus Property Investment

The Greek Golden Visa program allows non-EU nationals to secure EU residency through real estate investment. Investors can include their spouse, children under 2, and parents, obtaining a renewable 5-year residence permit without the need for physical presence or tax residency in Greece.

Astons Case Study: How the Greece Golden Visa Became a Gateway to Europe for an Egyptian Property Developer

Ahmed has spent more than two decades in Egypt’s construction industry, successfully delivering large-scale residential projects across Cairo and Alexandria. As his company prepared to enter the European market, he required consistent, secure access to the EU and the ability to attend high-level negotiations without delays or visa constraints.

Family's Fast-Track to Dominica Citizenship: $264K Investment Secures Global Backup Plan in Just 5 Months

Over the past five years, the global atmosphere has become increasingly tense. Political situations in many countries have worsened, prompting a growing number of people to create a “Plan B” for themselves and their families. Today, having an alternative citizenship has become a valuable form of security and freedom.

How Astons Helped a Bahraini Couple Obtain Saint Lucia Citizenship in Just 6 Months

Faisal and Amira are a couple from Bahrain. Faisal co-owns a family logistics holding with branches in the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, while Amira runs a boutique perfume store in Manama. Because their business involves international shipments and frequent visits to Europe, they travel there regularly.

How Astons Secured Greece Residence for Three Generations of a Turkish Family

High-quality European education is one of the key priorities for many parents outside the EU. A diploma from an EU country provides strong career prospects worldwide. However, not every family is ready to send their child alone to a foreign country.

Iranian Family Secures Greek Residency to Safeguard Mobility and Prepare Their Children for European Education

In 2024, a successful entrepreneurial family from Iran partnered with Astons to access one of Europe’s most prestigious residency-by-investment programmes.

How Astons Secured Cyprus Permanent Residence and Tax Optimization for a London IT Entrepreneur

James is a British entrepreneur in the IT sector and owner of an international company. Like many UK-based businesspeople, he was affected by rising taxes in the UK: by 2024, the combined corporate and personal tax rate reached nearly 50%.

How Astons Revived EU Business Post-Brexit with Greece Residence

After the UK left the EU, many British companies encountered unexpected obstacles: European clients began requesting VAT numbers, contracts in euros, and EU-based banking details. Business was on the verge of losing market share, and re-establishing relationships proved harder than expected.

How an Astons Client Secured Greece Residence and Non-Dom Tax Status

In 2024, the UK announced the upcoming abolition of the non-dom tax regime. This meant that, in the near future, foreign income of residents in the country would be taxed on a progressive scale – from 20% to 45%.

Success Story: Turkish Passport and Istanbul Property with Astons

I watched Istanbul grow before my eyes, and at some point I thought: I want to have a home here. Later I found out that by purchasing property, I could obtain a passport too — so I decided to hit two birds with one stone.

UK Investor Gains Greek Golden Visa with Final €250,000 Property in Piraeus

In summer 2024, a UK-based entrepreneur approached Astons with a time-sensitive mission: secure EU residency under Greece’s Golden Visa program before the minimum investment threshold rose to €800,000. At that time, Piraeus still qualified under the €250,000 threshold for new builds — a regulation that changed in August 2024.

How Astons Secured Grenada Citizenship for Linda’s Visa-Free China Visits

Even holders of the world’s strongest passports sometimes face entry restrictions to certain countries. For US citizens, China’s visa service can be a barrier: recently, obtaining a visa has become more difficult, with delays becoming more common.