France Leads the Rich Countries Closest to Bankruptcy
Nagy Szabolcs
October 25, 2026
France came out closest to a debt crisis of the 43 rich economies that IMI compared, with Belgium and Italy next.
Tag: japan
Dual Citizenship Bans: Which Countries Enforce Them and Which Look The Other Way
Moustafa Daly
September 23, 2026
Thailand hasn’t stripped a dual national of citizenship since 1965. Kuwait tolerated it for decades, then revoked 50,000 citizenships in a year.
How to Stop Your Children From Losing Citizenships They Were Born With
Moustafa Daly
July 27, 2026
A parent’s guide to the unannounced deadlines by which at least ten countries strip birthright nationality from young adults.
How to Break Up With Your Country: 5 Patterns of Citizenship Renunciation Around the World
Moustafa Daly
July 13, 2026
Some countries ask for a signature and a modest fee; others demand military service, an exit tax, or refuse to let go at all. Here’s your map of the nationality exit door.
Japan to Hike Business Manager Visa Threshold Sixfold Amid Abuse Allegations
Moustafa Daly
August 11, 2025
Japan plans to hike the visa’s financial requirement to 30 million yen following the recent arrest of a visa holder accused of facilitating fraudulent applications.
How to Get Residency in Japan by Managing or Opening a Business
Hannah Ma
August 21, 2024
Hannah Ma explores Japan’s efforts to attract more talent and FDI through its Business Manager and Skilled Workers visas.
Japan to Launch Angel Investor Visa, Ease Investment Requirement for Entrepreneur Stream
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 20, 2024
Japan is courting international investors and entrepreneurs in an effort to stimulate an economy weighed down by its demographic profile.
On Japanese Citizenship and Naturalization Policies and How They May Change
Christian Henrik Nesheim
July 16, 2019
Hyong-Jin KWON Paris An estimated 700,000 dual citizens aged more than 22 live in Japan and an even more
The First Passport to Offer Worldwide Visa-Free Travel
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 9, 2019
With visa-free access to 85% of the world, the Japanese passport is now the world’s most powerful. Could we soon see a time where some passports reach 100%?
Thirst for Tourists Driving Global Trend of Increasing Travel Freedom
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 25, 2018
Henley & Partners last week issued a second-quarter update on its Henley Passport Index, showing Japan is now alone at
Singapore and Japan Knock Germany off Top-Spot in the Henley Passport Index
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 1, 2018
Press release via Henley & Partners: Japan and Singapore have knocked Germany off the top spot of the Henley Passport Index,