The Mercosur SSB: How One Passport Can Grant You Access to an Entire Continent
Nagy Szabolcs
February 10, 2026
Most people think of passports as keys to a single country. But what if one passport could open the door
All Articles
In chronological order
To the Investment Migration Industry – THANK YOU!
Partner Content
February 10, 2026
ClientReferrals thanks investment migration industry professionals while highlighting the good CBI, and their PBO, have done.
Montenegro Sets €150,000 Minimum for Property-Based Residency
Moustafa Daly
February 10, 2026
The EU-candidate nation introduces a structured property-based residence pathway and a minimum tax threshold for foreign business owners.
Why the 183-Day Tax Rule Works Differently in Every Country
Nagy Szabolcs
February 10, 2026
Think the 183 day rule lets you avoid tax anywhere? Here is why every country applies it differently.
Gold Card “Attempts to Bypass That [Congress’] System”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Ahmad Abbas
February 8, 2026
“Congress created a clear, merit-based framework for employment-based immigration […] The Gold Card program attempts to bypass that system”
“Plan, Don’t Run”: 10 On The Weekend with Mohamed Bennis
Ahmad Abbas
February 7, 2026
“Plan, don’t run. Just as you diversify assets, diversifying mobility has become a rational and necessary strategy.”
Philippines FIV Shatters Global Processing Time Record; Get Your Residency, Quickly.
Partner Content
February 7, 2026
Residency in days, not months. FIV Philippines on how the Philippines FIV is rewriting the rules.
Sri Lanka Unveils Digital Nomad Visa With $2,000 Minimum Monthly Income
Moustafa Daly
February 6, 2026
The threshold places the program within the mid‑range of an increasingly competitive digital nomad visa market; undercuts regional peers.
How to Pursue 2 Citizenships Simultaneously Without Torpedoing Either Application
Ahmad Abbas
February 6, 2026
Pursuing two citizenships simultaneously is perfectly legal. It’s just that sometimes applicants create the problems that lead to rejection.
New Zealand AIP Visa Registers 41 Applications in One Month, Total Reaches 532
Ahmad Abbas
February 5, 2026
Americans lead investor visa surge as New Zealand’s growth category draws bulk of applications since April reforms.
Why Waiting for Argentina’s CBI Program Might Cost You More Than It Saves
Partner Content
February 5, 2026
Argentina’s CBI program remains undefined while Paraguay and Uruguay offer immediate residency with territorial taxation. Waiting for an uncertain program means missing proven alternatives available today.
Lump-Sum Taxation: Countries Offering Fixed Tax Bills for the Wealthy
Nagy Szabolcs
February 5, 2026
Compare lump-sum taxation in these 3 countries. Learn the costs, requirements, and benefits of paying a fixed annual tax on foreign income.
6 Reasons Argentina Will Dominate the CBI Market
Ahmad Abbas
February 4, 2026
Brussels bullies Caribbean nations over visa policy. Try that with a G20 economy. That’s a completely different conversation.
Malaysia’s MM2H Program Records 744 Property Purchases Since Late 2023
Moustafa Daly
February 4, 2026
Chinese buyers lead with 304 transactions, 41% of the total, followed by Taiwanese nationals at 91 and Singaporeans at 63.
All You Need to Know About Próspera’s New $5,000 Lump-Sum Tax Program
Moustafa Daly
February 3, 2026
Honduras’s autonomous jurisdiction of Próspera introduces a crypto-friendly flat-tax residency with a seven-day annual visit.
Saudi Arabia Quietly Tightens Business Visas Filed from the UAE
Moustafa Daly
February 3, 2026
The visa crackdown began quietly over the past two months as Saudi-UAE tensions hit a fever pitch. Mahmoud Elwakil says the unofficial policy is “unlikely to last.”
Nauru Slashes CBI Costs and Introduces 30% Discounted Limited Time Offer
Ahmad Abbas
February 3, 2026
Nauru’s citizenship overhaul: No dependent age limits, married dependents accepted, 30% discount running until June 30.
Argentina and the Next Phase of Citizenship by Investment
Partner Content
February 2, 2026
Latitude Group CEO Eric Major explores the potential effects Argentina’s upcoming citizenship by investment program will have on the investment migration market.
Qatar to Introduce 10-Year Entrepreneur Residency
Moustafa Daly
February 2, 2026
Qatar to launch extended residency option for entrepreneurs, aligning the program with GCC competitors.
Georgia to Hike Property-Based Investor Visa to $150,000 Next Month
Moustafa Daly
February 2, 2026
As tensions with the EU escalate, Georgia is overhauling its immigration system to formalize a shadow economy while hiking its property investment threshold by 50%.
7 Neutral Nations That Stay Out of Conflict, and How to Move There
Moustafa Daly
February 2, 2026
In Europe, Latin America, and the GCC, these are world’s most neutral and peaceful countries to live in as the new world order takes shape.
“Consistency Over Perfection”: 10 On The Weekend with Pedro Pires e Borges
Ahmad Abbas
February 1, 2026
“Over time, I’ve learned that progress and consistency create far more value than waiting for ideal conditions.”
Which Low-Presence Backup Residencies Americans Are Buying in 2026
Nagy Szabolcs
January 31, 2026
Americans now dominate the client books of major investment migration consultancies. Discover where US investors are moving and investing in 2026.
How Populist Pressure Is Forcing Citizenship by Investment to Mature
Kemal Nicholson
January 30, 2026
Kemal Nicholson: When external actors can blacklist your country overnight, citizenship programs face a choice they can’t ignore.
Welcome to IMI Official Partners: EDICR Brings Gaming Analytics to Antigua CBI
Ahmad Abbas
January 29, 2026
Learn more about IMI’s Official Partner, EDICR, and how the company has brought its data-heavy background expertise into CBI hotel developments.
Europe’s Rule Addiction is its Downfall
Jimmy Sexton
January 29, 2026
Europe sacrificed innovation for regulation and lost everything, writes Jimmy Sexton. Can it recover?
Nicki Minaj Obtains “Free of Charge” Gold Card
Moustafa Daly
January 29, 2026
After nearly 4 decades as a non-citizen, the Trinidad-born rapper says she’s now finalizing US citizenship paperwork after receiving a “free” Gold Card.
Six Firms Compete for Argentina’s CBI Master Agent Contract
Ahmad Abbas
January 28, 2026
From Caribbean to MENA: four-firm consortium among six bidders for Argentina’s citizenship program contract.
“Tax the Rich Proponents Playing With Matches”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Ahmad Abbas
January 27, 2026
“Targets of this [wealth tax] proposal are the most mobile group of taxpayers and are already bolting the state before the wildfire.”
Is “Program Bundling” Investment Migration’s Latest Trend?
Charlie Maggi
January 27, 2026
Charlie Maggi explores investment migration’s new baseline: CBI programs packaged with European access as clients demand layered mobility.
Saudi Premium Residency May Soon Open Paths for $30M Net Worth Individuals, Superyacht Owners
Moustafa Daly
January 26, 2026
After receiving over 40,000 applications in 18 months, Saudi Arabia may further expand its Premium Residency program with Abu Dhabi-style pathways for superyacht owners and the ultra-wealthy.
Developer or Private Homeowner: Choosing the Right Option for Your Greek Golden Visa Investment
Partner Content
January 26, 2026
Risvas & Associates examines when buying from developers or home owners proves more beneficial under the Greek Golden Visa.
What Actually Happens When You Try to Resell CBI Real Estate
Ahmad Abbas
January 26, 2026
Three markets sell citizenship through property investments. Each plays by completely different rules. Knowing which matters before you buy.
Tax-Free Living “Too Good to Pass Up”: 10 On The Weekend with Yomi Yusuf
Ahmad Abbas
January 25, 2026
“I might be permanently settled in Dubai as the concept of living tax-free is something that sounds too good to pass up in one lifetime.”
Andorra Parliament Approves Bill Reshaping Passive Residency Investment Thresholds
Ahmad Abbas
January 24, 2026
Andorra passive residency jumps to €1m, but Housing Fund route offers €400k alternative.
Five Common Reasons CBI Applications Face Rejection
Ahmad Abbas
January 23, 2026
Five systematic issues account for most citizenship by investment rejections across global programs, from due diligence failures to technical documentation errors.
Beijing Is Coming for Your Money. Turkey Is Your Answer.
Ahmad Abbas
January 23, 2026
They know what you own. They’re coming for it. CIP Turkey gives you 90 days to position legally. Use them.
Career Move? 100 Investment Migration Jobs Open Across 31 Countries
Ahmad Abbas
January 22, 2026
11% of current IMI’s Job Board listings are now fully remote. Find your borderless career on the IMI Jobs board today.
The Passport Collector Trap
Ahmad Abbas
January 21, 2026
Smart citizenship planning looks nothing like passport hoarding. Strategic combinations work brilliantly, thoughtless accumulation fails.
Greece’s Economy has Become a HNWI Magnet; Here’s Why
Partner Content
January 21, 2026
Once its Achilles heel, Greece’s economy is now its strongest asset. Georgaki Law explains how the nation’s revamped economy is drawing in millionaires from around the globe.
São Tomé Citizenship Program Garners 98 Applications in First 4.5 Months
Ahmad Abbas
January 20, 2026
São Tomé citizenship applicants span 27 countries from Russia to Venezuela. The program averaged 20 submissions monthly since launch.
Introducing the New IMI Real Estate Platform
Ahmad Abbas
January 19, 2026
From penthouses in Greece to villas in the Caribbean, IMI Real Estate is back with a new look, more listings, and global coverage.
“Growing Interest in Panama” is Surprising: 10 On The Weekend with Horacio Mendoza
Ahmad Abbas
January 18, 2026
There is “growing interest in Panama as an alternative to traditional European residency programs.”
Grenada CBI Applications More Than Double in Q3
Ahmad Abbas
January 18, 2026
Grenada’s CIP is on track for its third best year ever, continues to cut the backlog, and has set a new historical record in Q3 of 2025.
Southeast Asian Investor Visas Compared
Nagy Szabolcs
January 17, 2026
Compare Asia’s top investment visas: Singapore GIP, Hong Kong CIES, Thailand Privilege, Malaysia MM2H, and more. Investment thresholds, residency paths, and citizenship options explained.
US Immigration Freeze Could Reverse the Caribbean’s Brain Drain
Partner Content
January 17, 2026
Nisha Mc Intyre: Constantinople’s fall sparked the Renaissance. Could US immigration restrictions trigger Caribbean rebirth?
“The Golden Carriage does not Turn into a Pumpkin”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Ahmad Abbas
January 16, 2026
Ryken said his New Zealand investor visa business had tripled since the changes took effect in April.
What Governments Pay CBI Agents in Commission
Ahmad Abbas
January 15, 2026
How much do agents earn selling citizenship? We got the numbers. The gap between highest and lowest paying programs is substantial.
Countries Where Your Pension Gets Taxed at 10% or Less
Nagy Szabolcs
January 15, 2026
Every country where your foreign pension faces single-digit taxation or less. Covers dedicated retiree flat-tax regimes, 29 territorial tax jurisdictions, and the EU’s 10% flat-rate options in Romania and Bulgaria.
São Tomé Issues First CBI Passport, Proving Speed Can Coexist With Substance
Partner Content
January 15, 2026
Sao Tome has issued its first passport, approved over 25 files, and is gaining global appeal. NTL Trust examines the statistics behind the program.