In this Investment Migration Insider production, Christian Nesheim, together with Rogelio Caceres, Ahmad Abbas, and expert guest speakers, dissect current events, trends, and crucial questions related to investment migration.
Starting at as little as US$35,000, gaining residency or citizenship in Africa is within easy reach for foreigners.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Ruslan Kosarenko argues that the UK's immigration framework creates a policy paradox, courting entrepreneurs while blocking entry.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Charles Savva has dismissed opposition concerns, labelling them as “complete and total political nonsense.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Major advocates for a “light-touch” approach, while Arton labels St Kitts residency requirements a “vacation obligation.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Under new IRCC rules, speculative start-ups are out. Melissa Godmer breaks down the tougher business immigration criteria.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
New potential rules could force CBI applicants to stay to play, or risk losing out for failing to prove “genuine links.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Want more global mobility? A second passport isn't the only way to get more visa-free travel.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Jordan's revamped citizenship program now accepts existing investors retroactively based on current business operations.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
UK and EU deal lets Gibraltar join Schengen, adding another route for investor migrants seeking EU mobility.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Existing and new Elita Visa holders can save between US$15,500 and US$46,000 per dependent under the limited-time promotion.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
What do EB-5 regional centers actually do? Christina Tabacco explains their role in structuring, compliance, and capital flow.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
“A large portion of my clientele is based in the Middle East, and the conflict between Iran and Israel has had a deep impact on them.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
The hukou once symbolized success and prestige. Luc Lu explains why that's starting to change for China's elite.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Reform UK's £250,000 “Britannia Card” would restore non-dom perks and funnel visa fees to Britain's poorest full-time workers.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Oman wants to boost tax revenue but says that ‘99% of the population' will not have to pay personal income tax.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Portugal may raise the bar for citizenship, but Portuguese Golden Visa experts warn: Nothing's official yet.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
“A residency clause will be part of the new [CBI] law,” Drew emphasized. “Let me say that clearly, residency clause and the biometrics.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
What makes you a tax resident in Hungary? Csaba Magyar explains the thresholds and treaty traps that ensnare new arrivals.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
“We will not be bullied”: Caribbean leaders push back as US targets CBI nations with possible travel bans.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
“We will not be bullied”: Caribbean leaders push back as US targets CBI nations with possible travel bans.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Lutnick adds salesman to his resume: Commerce Secretary admits he “can't help himself” from selling Gold Cards to executives.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
In this case study, Federico Salmoiraghi dissects Italy's tax incentives, revealing their surprising economic impact.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Siren Chen said the current six-month DNV attracted an ‘unsatisfactory number of applications,' prompting the expansion.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Thailand expects crypto tax cuts to drive over $30M in mid-term revenue by stimulating investment and market activity.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Should the final legislative steps proceed without delay, the EU's new visa rule may take effect by the fall of 2025.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Seven nations with active citizenship by investment programs face potential visa bans under a new US State Department directive.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Marco Mesina warns that trying to live tax-free by avoiding residency anywhere often backfires with serious consequences.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford describes the transformation as moving from “an absolute nightmare” to a streamlined process that has wealthy investors “lining up.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
“Thousands have been calling and asking,” said the US President as the official Trump Card website went live.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here
According to Coletto, San Marino's updated criteria are likely to deter casual applicants and attract only deeply committed retirees.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Greece improves golden visa processing times, cuts down backlog, yet remains on track for 6th consecutive record year.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Three-month investigation yields no over-financing evidence but removes 25 sub-agents as IMA introduces new requirements.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Minister Amaro emphasized no plans to end golden visa program while revealing discussions on enhanced tax incentives as applications surge.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
From golden visa closures to crypto source of funds to new programs, the first half of 2025 brought a lot of change to investment migration.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Gov't: “We should have not allowed him in the first place” but “can't just go back and revoke based on information that is discovered later.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
The Thai tax proposal lets wealthy residents bring foreign earnings home tax-free if repatriated within two years of generation.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
With annual yields as high as 35%, these RCBI bond routes deliver the industry's strongest returns.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Cyprus approves 28,660 golden visas since 2014, Chinese and Russian nationals account for nearly two-thirds of all permits.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Jimmy Sexton argues that U.S. tax hikes won't drive millionaires away because expatriation costs more than staying put.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Marco Mesina explores how Italy's new law ends automatic citizenship for distant descendants without real ties to the country.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Ministerial takeover accelerated SMM2H: 1,901 approvals in 5 years versus 1,240 in previous 13 years under Immigration control.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
The EU banned the commoditization of citizenship through CBI. Now, it will get the commoditization of citizenship through CBM instead.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
CIES applications continue to surge after government's policy changes, monthly application average now at 85.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Argentina's government is introducing a CBI agency as part of its upcoming immigration reform. Details to follow next week.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
US ‘bullying' turning off Chinese emigrants as other countries gain favor, says Henry FanView the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.