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The new threshold could give Qatar's program a price edge over regional rivals such as the UAE, albeit with caveats.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Jeffrey Henseler, Chairman of Passport Legacy and IMI Person of the Year 2025, reveals how he built São Tomé and Príncipe's citizenship by investment program in just 18 months. Discover the untold story of the program's lofty year 1 goals, the strict agent requirements, and what made this launch different from every other CIP in the market.Learn more about the São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship by investment program.

Malta revoked Semen Kuksov's citizenship after he was sentenced to five years in UK prison for money laundering.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Counting begins at residence permit issuance, potentially adding a further 2-3 years to the naturalization timeline.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Pablo Ostrick from Holborn Pass reveals why Dubai's Golden Visa program is poised for explosive growth as 81,200 millionaires have already made the move to this low-tax haven. Learn about the 10-year residency program's requirements and why professionals expect Dubai to become even more dominant as wealthy individuals seek alternatives to increasingly restrictive policies in Europe and North America.Learn more about the UAE Golden Visa and contact a specialist here.

Matthew Galati welcomes the proposal but argues it amounts to a concession that DHS overcharged EB‑5 investors for 18 months.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

After the European Commission ruled Malta's Citizenship by Investment program illegal, what's left for investment migration options in the small Mediterranean EU country? Malta-based IMI Pros James Muscat Azzopardi and Ryan Darmanin explain how the newly revealed citizenship by merit constitutional clause works and how investors can get involved.Learn more about the opportunity here.

The proposal would once again place high-earning French nationals in the sights of domestic taxation rules even after they leave the country.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Two new proposals means the vote was postponed to tomorrow, but the death of a former PM may push it further.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Botswana recently announced a forthcoming citizenship by investment program that will immediately rank among the most affordable in the world. Mohamed Bennis from program architect Arton Capital breaks down the program's investment options, processing time, benefits, and potential future changes in this interview at IMI Connect Rome.For the latest news on the planned citizenship by investment program in Botswana, check out this link: https://www.imidaily.com/intelligence/botswana-cbi-program-records-464-registrations-in-first-week/

The message from Rome is clear: You can still buy certainty, but it'll cost more. Italy's flat tax overhaul is less about politics and more about arithmetic.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Investment options reportedly include €400,000 in bonds, real estate, listed shares, or ASF-authorized investment funds.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Romania just proposed a new Golden Visa program offering 5-year renewable residency for €400,000. In this video, IMI breaks down the four investment options, the murky citizenship timeline, and whether this program is actually worth it compared to other European alternatives. For more details about the potential citizenship timeline, investment options, and more, check out the breaking news article here: https://www.imidaily.com/europe/romania-proposes-e400000-golden-visa-program/

Portugal's Socialist Party has submitted what Madalena Monteiro describes as a “well-balanced” compromise to the Portuguese citizenship bill.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Italy is considering increasing the flat tax rate for the second time in two years as it also debates tying it to investments.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Federico Salmoiraghi ponders whether the government's proposal to link investment to the flat tax regime would work.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

While the world fixates on Switzerland and New Zealand as doomsday destinations, a largely overlooked region offers something far more valuable: Guaranteed military protection, abundant food and fuel, and a 150-year track record of zero interstate wars. In this video, we reveal why geography, geopolitics, and liberal immigration policy have converged to create the world's last structural safe zone. Learn more about our WW3 safe havens and why these 4 countries rank so highly compared to Switzerland, Canada, New Zealand, and other popular picks: https://www.imidaily.com/analysis/is-this-your-safe-haven-when-world-war-3-breaks-out/

The UK's decision to strip Botswana of its ETA privileges coincides with the African country announcing a CIP, but officials say asylum claims are the motive.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Argentina's citizenship by investment program will likely exclude real estate options and instead require business investments, according to Philippe May, Founder and CEO at EC Holdings. Speaking at IMI Connect Rome, May revealed that officials have informally indicated they prefer "more active forms of investment than real estate." He reveals more in this analysis. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends citizen-level consular services to Golden Visa holders in what officials describe as a globally unprecedented move.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

The European Parliament has conducted its final vote, and now the bill moves to the Council of the European Union.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Could Canada's implementation of AI screening in immigration be a prelude to RCBI doing the same? Experts have their say.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

What's the ONLY European country offering residency by investment with Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, world-class infrastructure, and exceptional culture all while potentially reducing your tax liability. Learn how to secure residency in under 3 months by investing in prestigious brands, gaining access to one of Europe's most coveted lifestyles without the typical high-tax burden. Curious about Europe's special tax regimes? Check out this link for 13 low-tax programs in high-tax Europe: https://www.imidaily.com/editors-picks/2nd-edition-13-special-regimes-for-low-tax-living-in-high-tax-europe/

SUV applicants from 2022 still have to wait another three years, while new applicants face a decade long wait for permanent residency.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

France's fifth PM in two years resigns after 26 days as cabinet draws fierce criticism. Wealth tax debate remains unresolved.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Henseler, credited with breaking the $100,000 barrier in CBI, is hailed as opening a new era of affordable second citizenship.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

“You don't have to be everywhere this year. You have to be exactly where the right client is looking, and absolutely bulletproof when they find you.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Indians and Americans are the largest nationality pools to date, and 27 registrations came from within Botswana.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

PM Skerrit calls free movement “a win-win for all,” arguing it fills critical gaps while expanding opportunities for Caribbean citizens.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Botswana's $75K CBI program will be the world's most affordable when it launches early 2026, with seemingly limited spaces available.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Aran Hawker: “The first step into a new country should not be to defraud the government.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Foreign buyers make up 5% of real estate sales, says Ana Figueiras, suggesting a tax hike would scarcely improve affordability.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Since July 2024, Indonesia has issued over 1,000 golden visa permits to investors from 61 countries, with corporate investors spearheading demand.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Fitch has lifted Italy's credit rating to BBB+, highlighting fiscal progress, policy continuity, and market confidence.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.

Trump's Gold Card costs $1M per person as a contribution. McGregor wants 100 for his entourage, along with a $100M payout.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Famed UFC fighter Conor McGregor is negotiating a US$100 million fight purse plus 100 Trump Gold Card visas for his family and friends at a White House event in 2026. But there's a problem: Each Gold Card requires a $1 million donation, bringing the total package value to $200 million and raising serious questions about who would actually pay for this unprecedented arrangement. Watch to find out what immigration attorneys are saying about McGregor's claims and whether this deal is even legally possible.Get breaking investment migration news, opportunities, and updates before anyone else – https://www.imidaily.com/newsletter/ 

Botswana signed an MoU with Arton Capital to help build and launch the CIP, and development has “already started.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

April law enabling pooled property investments drove $48.3m in golden visa valuations during August as investors pursue residency.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

PM Dickon Mitchell has announced that Grenada will host the headquarters of the new Caribbean CBI regulatory authority.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

UAE crypto holders can no longer hide from tax authorities as the Emirates joins global data-sharing agreement by 2028.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

David Lesperance explains whether executive orders are "law," and analyzes the Gold Card and H-1B policy updates.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Miranda “father of Portugal's constitution” labels Portugal's citizenship bill unconstitutional. Read the full opinion here.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

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A group of Chinese investors says developers and agents duped them into funding a casino in a U.S. commonwealth that hasn't broken ground since 2016.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.

Looking for the fastest path to a second passport? This video reveals the shocking truth about Latin America's citizenship timelines (they're the fastest in the world). Discover which countries offer naturalization in just 2 years while others take up to 10. Get breaking investment migration news, opportunities, and updates before anyone else – https://www.imidaily.com/newsletter/ 

Alaattin Kilic details a repeatable system for RCBI firms to attract, nurture, and close clients through digital assets.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Gold card goes live for $1m, corporate cards available for $2m, and non-resident $5m platinum cards coming soon.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.