European Union: Immigration

Recent global mobility data confirms that the Republic of Cyprus passport continues to be one of the world’s most powerful travel documents.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) and Global Residence Programme (GRP) serve distinct purposes under separate legal frameworks—one grants permanent residence rights, the other provides special tax status with a 15% flat rate on remitted foreign income. Understanding how these programmes interact, which property investments qualify for both, and whether pursuing them simultaneously makes financial sense requires careful analysis of individual circumstances and income profiles.

The 2025 reform of Italian citizenship law fundamentally changed how descendants of Italian emigrants can claim citizenship through grandparents. What was once an automatic right based on bloodline now requires meeting strict conditions about exclusive citizenship and generational limits. Can you still obtain Italian citizenship if your connection runs through Italian grandparents, and what alternatives exist for those who no longer qualify under the new rules?