22 Countries Where Staying Away Too Long Can Cost You Your Citizenship
Moustafa Daly
August 11, 2026
In nine of them, the loss happens automatically, with no order issued and no notice served.
Tag: el salvador
Is a Second Citizenship Hiding Inside Your Passport? A Map of Preferred-Nationality Fast Tracks
Moustafa Daly
August 5, 2026
From Spain’s two-year Ibero-American track to Brazil’s one-year CPLP route: Here’s where the right first passport shortens the wait.
7 Countries That Won’t Share Your Financial Data, and How to Get Residency or Citizenship in Each
Moustafa Daly
July 3, 2026
As the Common Reporting Standard swallows the last holdouts, a short list of jurisdictions still sits outside automatic exchange of financial information.
El Salvador Slashes Residency Presence Requirement From Nine Months to 90 Days
Ahmad Abbas
April 27, 2026
Decree 531, now in force, cuts the physical presence burden on temporary residents by two-thirds and codifies denaturalization grounds.
Where Your Crypto Portfolio Qualifies You for Residency
Nagy Szabolcs
April 15, 2026
A crypto portfolio or contribution qualifies an investor for immigration in only two countries. But the list is growing.
The Fastest Passport You Can Get on Every Continent
Nagy Szabolcs
March 26, 2026
Six continents, six fastest routes to a new passport. CBI programs dominate where they exist. Where they do not, naturalization timelines decide the race.
12 Digital Nomad Visas That Actually Lead to Citizenship
Moustafa Daly
December 30, 2025
In 12 countries, time on a remote work permit counts toward citizenship, under income, family, and tax rules that differ.
IMI Daily’s Most Read 2024: The Biggest Investment Migration Stories This Year
Moustafa Daly
December 20, 2024
From Russia’s “anti-woke” visa and El Salvador’s “free passports” to Caribbean CBI revocations, these were IMI’s most-read stories in 2024.
Live Tax-Free in These 5 Latin American Countries
James Nuveen
November 15, 2024
Income tax is a scourge. Life in Latin America may eliminate it entirely. James Nuveen reveals five little-known tax havens in the region.
Katie The Russian: Demand for El Salvador CBI Based on Shared Values Rather Than Economic Calculations
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 14, 2024
For those who share Nayib Bukele’s vision for 🇸🇻El Salvador, the country’s CBI program is not overpriced, argues “Katie the Russian.”
El Salvador to Offer “5,000 Free Passports” to Highly Skilled Immigrants
Moustafa Daly
April 7, 2024
“Despite the small number, their contributions will have a huge impact on our society and the future of our country,” said President Bukele.
El Salvador’s $1 Million Citizenship Program: Over-Priced, Unclear Structure
Brian Greco
December 11, 2023
El Salvador will grant citizenship to families that donate $1 million. Hype alone isn’t enough to command that price, argues Brian Greco.
The Big Investment Migration Stories in 2022: IMI’s Most Read Articles This Year
Christian Henrik Nesheim
December 31, 2022
Ukraine, whiplashing post-pandemic demand, Portugal’s golden visa crisis, and a host of price changes made for a highly eventful year.
El Salvador Citizenship by Investment Program Could Open by Spring, Bukele’s Tweet Indicates
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 21, 2022
Salvadorian President Bukele introduces legislation to enable citizenship by investment. Katie the Russian volunteers to help design the CIP.
Dominica Gets Visa-Free Travel to China, Salvadorian President Confirms $100k “Volcano Bond” PR-Program
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 23, 2021
Dominica seals visa-free deal with China. El Salvador will offer US$100,000 golden visa with path to citizenship by volcano-bond investment.
After Historic Legal Tender Move, Bukele Aims to Open BTC-Denominated Golden Visa in El Salvador
Christian Henrik Nesheim
June 9, 2021
Having made Bitcoin legal tender in a sovereign state for the first time, Salvadorian President Bukele now promises permanent residency to those who invest BTC 3.