The threshold places the program within the mid‑range of an increasingly competitive digital nomad visa market; undercuts regional peers.
Americans lead investor visa surge as New Zealand’s growth category draws bulk of applications since April reforms.
Chinese buyers lead with 304 transactions, 41% of the total, followed by Taiwanese nationals at 91 and Singaporeans at 63.
Nauru’s citizenship overhaul: No dependent age limits, married dependents accepted, 30% discount running until June 30.
Beijing’s tax crackdown uses AI surveillance and self-reporting to chase $940B in offshore assets, but can’t verify amounts.
South Korea proposes freezing crypto accounts on suspicion alone. One critic calls it “political intent,” not real policy.
Central bank to monitor large non-resident transfers as speculative gold trading peaks at 60% of forex transactions and expat population swells.
American and Chinese investors lead the surge in New Zealand’s revamped program as “US applicants pursue multi-generational planning,” says Mischa Mannix-Opie.
New legislation allows Active Investor Plus visa holders to purchase homes worth NZ$5 million or more, effective early 2026.
Nauru challenges the UK’s decision, emphasizes robust screening, and signals a diplomatic push to restore visa-free travel.
As Tonga’s parliament prepares to choose a new leader Monday, a leaked CBI proposal has reopened old wounds.
We lack confidence in the legitimacy of any vetting processes.” UK revokes Nauru’s visa-free access over CBI program.
Wellington delays the NZ$5 million real estate carve-out until 2026; experts split on whether it’s “mostly noise.”
Chinese applicants dominated MM2H approvals, followed by South Koreans, Japanese, Bangladeshis and Britons.
An Indian agent fled Vanuatu before raids as police investigate four CIIP agents for forging payment receipts.
New security protocols require international background checks and intelligence screening for all MM2H applicants.
Chamber proposes SAT$2M threshold tied to creating 15 skilled jobs or 50 total positions depending on sector.
Since July 2024, Indonesia has issued over 1,000 golden visa permits to investors from 61 countries, with corporate investors spearheading demand.
Hong Kong slashes HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) from the residential property threshold; Stephen Barnes calls it “tinkering at the edges.”
CIES applications jumped 51% in three months, reaching 1,900 by August with HK$58B in the pipeline, tracking toward 2,400-2,800 annually.