Panama Govt Promise Low-Presence Path to Citizenship for Investors
“We want to emulate Portugal,” says Panama vice minister promoting investor visa offering simplified route to citizenship.
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Interviews
The Story of How São Tomé Created the World’s Most Affordable CBI Program
Henseler says it took 18 months of hard work, market insight, and “a little bit of luck” to bring São Tomé’s CIP to life.
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Botswana Plans 60-Day CBI Processing, But Law Must First Change to Allow Dual Citizenship
Arton Capital is “actively working with the Botswana government to make it a reality sooner than later, but Q1 2026 is realistic,” Bennis confirmed at IMI Connect Rome.
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Argentina CBI Program Could “Whet the Appetite” of Latin American Countries
Philippe May thinks Argentina’s program could be a precursor to Latam CBI, and doesn’t think real estate will be a part of it.
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Wealthy Chinese Emigrants Pivot Away from US – “Even Russia” Now on Their Radar
US ‘bullying’ turning off Chinese emigrants as other countries gain favor, says Henry Fan
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“It’s Basically No Risk”: So Why Isn’t Italy’s Dolce Visa More Popular?
Krista Victorio examines Italy’s Dolce Visa, full of promise, but in need of lessons from Portugal and Greece to reach its full potential.
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EU and US Demands of Caribbean CIPs Are Like “Chasing A Moving Target”
“The Caribbean has done its part.” Daisy Joseph Andall discusses political pressure on Caribbean CBI programs, calls for a narrative shift.
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Trump Can Only “Kill EB-5 Through Policy”
To “get rid of EB-5, you’d need an act of Congress,” Mona Shah unpacks how Trump’s gold card could impact the EB-5 program.
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ECJ Ruling “Didn’t Say [EU] Countries Can’t Have CBI”
At IMI Connect Athens, industry veterans James Muscat Azzopardi and Eric G. Major weighed in on the ECJ’s Malta ruling.
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New Greek Golden Visas Processed in 3 Months, Says MIBS Group’s Saranti
Katerina Saranti explains how Greece slashed processing times from 20 to 3 months, and what investment tier is the hottest right now
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Katie The Russian: Demand for El Salvador CBI Based on Shared Values Rather Than Economic Calculations
For those who share Nayib Bukele’s vision for 🇸🇻El Salvador, the country’s CBI program is not overpriced, argues “Katie the Russian.”
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Expect Avalanche of US Expatriation This Year, Regardless of Who Wins The Election
If the Supreme Court outlaws tax on unrealized capital gains, the major barrier to Americans leaving disappears, says Lesperance.
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Egypt Citizenship by Investment Program Has Received “Around 1,000 Applications,” Says CIU
He also revealed that, so far, about three-quarters of applicants have been Syrians.
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Clients Starting to Think of $80,000 Discount as “A Third Official Option”: Anastasia Barna
Anastasia Barna says clients who have qualified for Caribbean citizenship via “the $80,000 option” are running the risk of revocation.
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Price Hike Possible Also for CBI Real Estate Option, Reveals Grenada Developer
“They’ll want to keep a delta between [donations and real estate],” says Richard Hallam, hinting that the price for real estate could rise.
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June 30th Caribbean Price Hike Deadline “Is A Bit Tight,” Says Influential CBI Agent
While Peters believes the four Caribbean countries fully intend to implement the MoA, he thinks the June 30th deadline is unrealistic.
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Slava Apel on The Workaround That Brings Startup Visa Applicants to Canada in Just 1-2 Months
While processing times for the Startup Visa average about 30 months, Slava Apel reveals a workaround for those eager to get to Canada sooner.
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Kiss: Much Faster Process, Lower Thresholds Key to Hungary Outcompeting EU Golden Visa Rivals
“If they are processed in three months also this time, then this program will be the best, because clients want to see results,” says Kiss.
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“We’ll Be Ready by June,” Says Grenada CBI Boss About Caribbean Price Increases
He also says that if the MoA isn’t enough to allay EU fears, “it will be clear that they have reasons other than national security concerns.”
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“Citizenship is a Tool For Keeping People Out”: Interview With Kristin Surak, Author of “The Golden Passport”
“To regulate the industry as a whole may be a good project to have, but I’m not sure it can get off the ground,” author Kristin Surak tells IMI.
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