Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Country‑by‑country reporting (CbCR) is expanding beyond the OECD’s confidential framework, with the European Union, Australia, and the United States introducing public‑disclosure regimes that differ in purpose, scope, coverage,…
Citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programs often quote a single “total” processing time—four, eight or twelve months—to a passport. That figure masks a multi‑stage process: strategy definition, file preparation and submission,…
European residency‑by‑investment schemes have long been judged by the amount of capital they attract, but recent policy shifts suggest that the true value lies in the active contribution…
The rules governing whether a property purchased to obtain a golden‑visa or citizenship‑by‑investment permit can be rented vary widely. Some countries have banned short‑term lets, others impose conditions,…
For investors who obtained citizenship through a Citizenship‑by‑Investment (CBI) program, an expired passport does not mean the loss of citizenship, but the renewal process, required documents, and biometric…
The Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs are built on a non‑refundable contribution that funds national development. With the European Commission demanding a phase‑out by June 2028 and the…
Vanuatu’s Court of Appeal has confirmed that individuals who obtain citizenship through the Development Support Programme (DSP) – the country’s citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) scheme – are classified as “dual…
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) announced on 19 August 2026 a trio of initiatives aimed at bolstering the city‑state’s asset‑management ecosystem: a tax exemption for profit‑related fund‑management returns, a Hedge Fund Investment…
Citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programs that use real‑estate purchases are available in Turkey, Egypt and Grenada. Each country sets its own investment threshold, holding period, and family‑inclusion rules, while also…
Between 1860 and 1900 an estimated 31,000 French Canadians left Quebec for the textile mills of Lowell, Massachusetts. By 1880 they were the city’s largest ethnic group, and by…