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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.

Christian Henrik Nesheim


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    An Overview of Africa's Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 9:31


    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. 

    The Investor Visa Gap: An Oversight Costing the UK Capital and Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 5:51


    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. 

    Cypriot MPs Debate Golden Visa in Run-Up to Schengen Accession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 7:45


    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. 

    “It's Not a Silver Bullet”: Industry Veterans React to St Kitts CBI Residency Requirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 8:05


    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. 

    Canada's New Business Immigration Standards Demand Proven Results Over Promises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 4:35


    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. 

    Caribbean Nations Propose 30-Day Residency Requirement, Annual CBI Application Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 10:44


    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. 

    How to Gain More Travel Freedom Without a New Passport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 9:54


    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 Overhauls CIP, Introduces New Investment Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 6:56


    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 Reach Deal for Gibraltar to Join Schengen Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 4:20


    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. 

    Thailand Elite Visa Reduces Dependent Fee During Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 4:27


    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. 

    Inside the Engine Room: How Regional Centers Really Operate in the EB-5 Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 6:37


    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. 

    “Conflict Between Iran and Israel Has Had a Deep Impact”: 10 on the Weekend with Afshin Sarhangpour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 4:33


    “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. 

    Once a Status Symbol for China's Wealthy, Chinese Now Abandoning First-Tier City Hukou

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:27


    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 Proposes £250,000 “Britannia Cards” for Wealthy Migrants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 4:16


    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 to Introduce GCC's First Personal Income Tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 7:11


    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. 

    Portuguese Gov't Aims to Double Citizenship Timeline to 10 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 12:24


    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. 

    Saint Kitts Announces CBI Residency Clause as Dominica Breaks Silence on US Travel Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 6:43


    “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? And What Will it Cost You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 7:04


    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. 

    Grenada CIP Revenue Drops 38% in Q1 Despite Slight Rise in Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 4:43


    “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. 

    “Fighting Like Hell”: Caribbean Officials Respond to Renewed US Travel Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:26


    “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. 

    Nearly 69,000 Register Interest for Trump Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:30


    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.

    Do Preferential Tax Regimes Work? A Case Study of Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 6:51


    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. 

    Taiwan Extends Digital Nomad Visa Validity to Two Years, Targets 100K Applicants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 3:52


    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 Eliminates Crypto Capital Gains Tax Through 2029

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 3:49


    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. 

    EU Set to Finalize Visa-Free Suspension Mechanism for CBI Countries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 5:27


    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. 

    US Includes Seven CBI Countries in Travel Ban Memorandum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 5:37


    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. 

    The Dangerous 183-Day Tax Myth That Could Cost You Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 8:21


    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. 

    New Zealand Investor Visa $25 Million in Two Months, $1 Billion in Pipeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:03


    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. 

    US Gov't Launches Website and Waiting List for $5m Trump Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 4:05


    “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

    San Marino Tightens Atypical Residency Rules for Pensioners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:36


    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 Cuts Golden Visa Backlog, Set for Record Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 4:57


    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. 

    Grenada Lifts Heng Sheng Suspension But Removes 25 Sub-Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 4:39


    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. 

    Portugal's Golden Visa Surges 72% as Government Mulls New Special Tax Incentive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:00


    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. 

    This Week in IM - Jun 12:

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 3:00


    A Summary of Investment Migration Policy Changes Through First Half of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 13:38


    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. 

    “No Further Actions,” Vanuatu Has no Plans to Revoke Andrew Tate's Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:21


    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. 

    Thailand Proposes Tax Exemption to Repatriate 2 Trillion Baht in Overseas Assets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:06


    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. 

    6 High-Yield RCBI Government Bond Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 7:39


    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 Has Approved 28,660 Golden Visas Since 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 3:39


    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. 

    It Isn't the UK: Why a US Tax Hike Won't Cause Millionaire Exodus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 4:02


    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. 

    Italy Introduces “Genuine Link” Limitations on Citizenship by Descent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 5:31


    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. 

    Sarawak Second Home Program Approves 265 Applications in First Five Months of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 3:22


    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. 

    EU Citizenship by Investment is Dead: Long Live Citizenship by Merit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:33


    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. 

    Hong Kong Investment Visa Registers 1,257 Applications Worth HK$37 Billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 3:17


    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 Planning $500,000 Citizenship by Investment Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 4:55


    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. 

    Wealthy Chinese Emigrants Pivot Away from US – “Even Russia” Now on Their Radar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 2:58


    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. 

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