Category: golden visas

10 Russian Oligarchs Who Used ‘Golden Visa’ Route to UK Have Since Been Sanctioned: Minister

January 12, 2023
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Ten Russian oligarchs who were recipients of the UK’s so-called “golden visas” have since been sanctioned as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has revealed. The Tier 1 Investor visa, launched in 2008, has often been called a “golden visa,” as it offered residency to those investing £2 million…

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UK Urged to Take Action Against ‘Golden Visa’ Recipients Linked to Russian Government

February 23, 2022
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The UK government has been urged to take action against people granted so-called “golden visas” who have close links to the Kremlin and pose a security risk to the UK, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to send troops into eastern Ukraine. The main opposition Labour Party has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel demanding…

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UK Scraps ‘Golden Visas’ for Wealthy Foreign Investors Over Security Concerns

February 17, 2022
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The UK government has scrapped the so-called “golden visas” for wealthy foreign investors over security concerns. The Home Office announced on Thursday that the Tier 1 Investor visa route has been shut to all new applicants from all nationalities with immediate effect. The visa, launched in 2008, has often been called a “golden visa,” as…

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