Category: golden visas

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

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…


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

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…


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

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…