St. Kitts and Nevis Moves Toward Physical Presence Requirements in 2026 CBI Reform
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has confirmed a major overhaul of its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program for
Italy Officially Raises Its Flat Tax to €300,000 for New Residents
Italy has officially increased its special flat tax regime for wealthy new tax residents, raising the annual lump-sum tax to
Greece Proposes Changes to Fix Backdated Golden Visa Permits
Greece plans to introduce legislation in January 2026 to refine how its Golden Visa residence permits are issued, with a
New Zealand Reopens Property Ownership to Foreign Investors
New Zealand has enacted a significant policy shift that softens its long-standing foreign buyer ban, creating a targeted pathway for
Canada to stop accepting new Start-Up Visa (SUV) permanent residence applications after December 31, 2025
Canada is moving to pause new intake under its federal Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Portugal’s Constitutional Court Rejects Key Parts of New Citizenship Law but 10-Year Timeline Remains
Portugal’s Constitutional Court has declared several important parts of the country’s new citizenship (nationality) law unconstitutional, while not striking down
Billionaire Families Plan to Transfer Trillions to the Next Generation
Billionaire families across the world are preparing for a historic transfer of wealth. According to the latest UBS Billionaire Ambitions
U.S. Launches Applications for Trump Gold Card Immigration Program
On December 10, 2025, the Trump administration formally opened applications for a new premium U.S. immigration pathway known as the
US Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Countries and Freezes All Asylum Claims
On December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM 602 0192 that immediately halts
Italy Considers Tax Incentive for Digital Nomads
In 2024, Italy introduced a residence permit for non-EU remote workers: the Digital Nomad Visa. This permit allows highly skilled