The Mobility Standard

The most detailed figures the government has ever made public on the program's outcomes arrive via a parliamentary inquiry.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.

Denmark last had a wealth tax in 1997. Frederiksen wants it back, proposing a 1% annual levy on the country's richest residents.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Bhutan's digital nomad visa has no income requirement. What it does require is unlike anything in the 50-country DNV market.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

The EU built the world's strictest privacy law. Now it's negotiating how much personal data to give US border agents.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Francisco Litvay warns that Uruguay is repeating Portugal's NHR mistake. Philippe May thinks the real winner is next door.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

A second passport is not the only way to expand your global mobility. The right residence permit can unlock dozens of additional destinations without the time, cost, or complexity of acquiring citizenship.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

IMI Pro Charlie Maggi, a French citizen himself, dismantles 17 myths about France's golden visa framework, its €300,000 investor pathway, and taxes that stop most applicants cold. From a two-year citizenship route for graduates to a no-minimum-stay residence card with full Schengen access, this is the EU golden visa hiding in plain sight.Read the full article "17 Misconceptions About France's Residency Framework and Its Investor Visa" here.

Slava Apel argues the SUV's flaws killed it, but Canada's entrepreneur immigration model is being rebuilt, not abandoned.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Same family, twelve programs, wildly different per-passport costs. The cheapest option depends on how many children you have.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Think you can avoid taxes by staying under 183 days per country? The reality is far more complex, and getting it wrong could cost you fines, penalties, back payments, and a whole lot of stress. Shakira is the perfect case study. Here's what tax authorities in 5 major countries look for when they claim you as a resident.Read the full article "Why the 183-Day Tax Rule Works Differently in Every Country" with details here.

Portal goes live amid persistent technical glitches; in-person visits limited to biometric data collection.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

The Exclusive Citizenship Act arrives six decades into a global liberalization trend that shows no sign of reversing.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

This updated flag theory framework turns compliance infrastructure into personal sovereignty across multiple jurisdictions. Learn why Americans now represent 50% of migration firms' fastest-growing demographic, how one citizenship can unlock 30 nations (not just one), and which asset architecture makes your wealth un-freezeable.Read the full article with more details here.

The UK abolished its 226-year-old non-dom regime in April 2025, but the concept lives on elsewhere. Some countries offer distinct ways to shield foreign income from local taxation.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Birthright and descent citizenship are retreating across the developed world. Only one acquisition doctrine is expanding, and governments keep lining up to sell it.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Only a handful of countries still tax net wealth directly, but the details vary wildly. A guide to who pays, how much, and what counts.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

IMI has reviewed every government gazette, parliamentary record, and official tender from the last six years to compile the world's only comprehensive tracker of proposed citizenship by investment programs. This video breaks down all 14 potential schemes, from Argentina's forthcoming program now in tender review to Tonga's proposal backed by its new Prime Minister. We'll also reveal which are launching, which pivoted to residency instead of citizenship, and which have gone silent.Read the full article "14 Countries That Have Proposed Citizenship by Investment Programs" with more details here.

Singapore. Hong Kong. USA. These golden visa price tags alone won't tell you if they're worth it. In this video, we break down the investment returns (if applicable), the citizenship pathways and passport strength, and a 5-question framework to decide if a premium golden visa makes sense for your goals and situation.Read the full article "The World's Most Expensive Golden Visas: Are They Worth It?" with details here.

The April 2025 overhaul that slashed the minimum from NZ$15 million to NZ$5 million has produced a 48-fold increase in committed investment over the prior regime's total.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

The Netherlands just passed a 36% tax on unrealized gains from crypto, stocks, bonds, and ETFs, meaning Dutch residents will owe tax on paper profits they never cashed in. But real estate is completely exempt, and the government admits this isn't even the system they wanted. In this video, we break down how this tax will work works and how the rest of Europe compares.Read the full article "Dutch Lawmakers Approve a 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto, Stock, and Bond Gains" here.

Prosecutors never summoned key witnesses in the highest-profile case from the Al Jazeera scandal; the attorney general now signals an appeal.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Browne uses inaugural Caribbean-EU forum to argue CBI vetting exceeds European standards; calls for engagement over coercion as Brussels and Washington tighten the screws.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.

Most people building a global mobility portfolio have never heard of the settlement bloc that covers 18 million km, spans 9 countries, and offers citizenship timelines that make European naturalization look glacial. This video breaks down a few sensible entry points, costs, and trade-offs across in 4 MERCOSUR countries. Read the full article "The Mercosur SSB: How One Passport Can Grant You Access to an Entire Continent" with all details here.

MM2H approved 9,511 participants in 18 months after managing just 1,900 in the three years prior; 2,637 property transactions remain pending.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Gonsalves claims Washington warned SVG against CBI and a China pivot. PM Friday calls his program a "sovereign capital" strategy.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

An investor bought citizenship-eligible property for $200,000 and was offered $80,000 when he tried to sell. The citizenship by investment real estate market works that way. In this video, we break down transaction data from the Caribbean, Turkey, and Egypt to show you which CBI real estate markets let you exit and which ones trap your capital.Read the full article "What Actually Happens When You Try to Resell CBI Real Estate" here.

Afghanistan endorses ten-year investor visa proposal as economy struggles. The question is: Will anyone actually apply?View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Six years ago, Americans barely registered in the investment migration market. But today, they've quadrupled their share and outnumber the next 4 nationalities combined. In this video, we break down the five no-presence-required residency programs attracting the most Americans in 2026.Read the full article "Which Low-Presence Backup Residencies Americans Are Buying in 2026" here.

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.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

From the Caribbean to Central Asia and the Pacific, governments keep announcing CBI plans. Few have followed through.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

When Caribbean nations banned Russian CBI applicants overnight, thousands turned to a forgotten 1991 Soviet treaty that offered citizenship in another country for almost nothing. In this video, we break down how this Cold War loophole worked, why it got shut down, and what it means for your strategy.Read the full story "The Soviet Loophole That Gave 7,000 Russians New Citizenship" here.

Swiss to vote on a population ceiling that would trigger residency restrictions as the country, now home to 9.1 million, approaches 10 million, with potential consequences for EU free movement.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

São Tomé puts its foot down on price undercutting, revoking an agent's license fewer than five months after launching its CBI program.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

St Vincent's CIP will mandate residency. PM Friday: Not "revenue-at-all-costs" but "sovereign capital mobilization strategy."View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

If you earn money from investments, businesses, or other sources, you're probably tired of watching huge chunks disappear to your government each year. Here are four countries where your tax bill stays exactly the same whether you made one million or fifty million. We'll break down what program each costs, who qualifies, and how to take advantage starting this year.Read the full article "Lump-Sum Taxation: Countries Offering Fixed Tax Bills for the Wealthy" here.Note: This is not investment, financial, immigration, legal, or tax advice and should not be construed as such. Consult the professionals before considering any action.

Most people think of passports as keys to a single country. But what if one passport could open the doorView the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

The EU-candidate nation introduces a structured property-based residence pathway and a minimum tax threshold for foreign business owners.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Think the 183 day rule lets you avoid tax anywhere? Here is why every country applies it differently.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Cyprus charges 5% tax on foreign pensions, Italy and Greece charge 7%, and 29 countries charge absolutely nothing. In this video, we break down every country where your pension faces taxation below 10% and the requirements to qualify. Whether you're planning retirement in the EU or considering 0% tax territorial jurisdictions in Latin America, Asia, or the Middle East, this is the most complete guide to low-tax retirement destinations in 2026.Read the full article "Countries Where Your Pension Gets Taxed at 10% or Less" here.

The threshold places the program within the mid‑range of an increasingly competitive digital nomad visa market; undercuts regional peers.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

From $75,000 to $7.8 million, Southeast Asia offers 12 investor visas or residency programs across 8 countries, but only a handful lead to citizenship. In this video, we break down each country's investment options, residency requirements, and some hidden catches, so you know exactly which program fits your goals.Read the full article "Southeast Asian Investor Visas Compared - 2026 Guide" here for all the details.

Pursuing two citizenships simultaneously is perfectly legal. It's just that sometimes applicants create the problems that lead to rejection.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Americans lead investor visa surge as New Zealand's growth category draws bulk of applications since April reforms.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Compare lump-sum taxation in these 3 countries. Learn the costs, requirements, and benefits of paying a fixed annual tax on foreign income.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

What if you could live abroad without having to pay a dime in taxes? 29 countries tax only what you earn locally, leaving your foreign income completely untouched. We break down which ones exempt it unconditionally, which ones tax it only when you bring money in, and which ones give you a multi-year holiday before taxation kicks in.Read the full article "29 Countries That Don't Tax Foreign Income in 2026" with more details here.

Brussels bullies Caribbean nations over visa policy. Try that with a G20 economy. That's a completely different conversation.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Chinese buyers lead with 304 transactions, 41% of the total, followed by Taiwanese nationals at 91 and Singaporeans at 63.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.