Category: Policy Updates

Dubai Removes Minimum Property Value for Two-Year Investor Visa

Ahmad Abbas May 17, 2026

Dubai scraps AED 750k floor for two-year property visa; Savory calls it a cushion for the market’s weakest segment.

Portugal’s President Signs Nationality Law, Doubles Citizenship Timeline

Ahmad Abbas May 3, 2026

Portugal’s president just signed the ten-year citizenship law. But his caveats may matter more than the law itself.

Paraguay Launches “Investor Pass” as Argentina Confirms Golden Visa in the Works

Ahmad Abbas April 17, 2026

Paraguay offers permanent residency from $150,000 via three new investment tracks; Argentina’s Caputo says a golden visa is in development.

São Tomé Introduces Remote Passport Issuance, Clarifies Three-Nationality Rule

Ahmad Abbas April 11, 2026

Remote passport issuance is a win, but the nation has also frozen adult dependent passports for the time being.

Dutch Lawmakers Approve a 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto, Stock, and Bond Gains

Moustafa Daly February 13, 2026

Starting January 2028, the Netherlands is set to require that residents pay tax on paper profits they have not yet cashed in, pending Senate approval.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

St. Kitts and Nevis to Introduce Physical Residency Requirement in 2026 CBI Overhaul

Moustafa Daly January 4, 2026

St Kitts to phase out donation-only citizenship in 2026. Nicholas Stevens calls it “the new normal,” while Daisy Joseph-Andall says lower application volume may be “precisely the point.”

Greece To Propose Golden Visa Changes Addressing Backdated Permits

Moustafa Daly December 25, 2025

Christos Vardikos says the forthcoming bill will ensure applicants receive their residence cards with full five-year validity periods from the date of issuance, rather than backdated to the filing date.

Canada Suspends Start-Up Visa, Hints at New Replacement in 2026

Ahmad Abbas December 20, 2025

Canada suspends Start-Up Visa, officially closing at year’s end, suggests new pilot program to take its place in 2026.

Belize Proposes $500,000 Investor Fast-Track to Permanent Residency

Moustafa Daly December 19, 2025

The proposal could take effect relatively quickly given the ruling party’s supermajority.

New Zealand Reverses Foreign Buyer Ban for Luxury Properties

Moustafa Daly December 16, 2025

New legislation allows Active Investor Plus visa holders to purchase homes worth NZ$5 million or more, effective early 2026.

Greece Now Offers €250K Startup Visa With “Burdensome” Ownership Restriction

Moustafa Daly December 12, 2025

Despite a low threshold by European standards, Alexander Risvas warns the program’s structure may penalize investors for outcomes beyond their control.