Paraguay has introduced a new pathway aimed at attracting foreign capital by simplifying how investors secure long-term status in the country. The government has officially launched the Paraguay Investor Pass, a program that allows eligible foreign investors to obtain permanent residency directly, without first going through a temporary residence stage.
Switzerland is once again emerging as a preferred destination for global capital, but this time, the shift is being driven by geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Recent reports show that wealthy individuals, family offices, and companies based in the Gulf, particularly in Dubai, are increasingly turning to Zug, a
Portugal has taken another step toward reshaping its citizenship framework, as parliament approved a revised nationality law decree following a last-minute agreement between the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Chega. The decree passed with a 152–64 vote, with one abstention, securing the two-thirds majority required for nationality legislation after months
Uruguay has introduced major changes to its tax residency framework under Budget Law 20.446, effective January 1, 2026. The reform increases the minimum investment required to access the country’s tax holiday to approximately US$2 million and expands the scope of taxation on foreign income to 12% for residents who do
St. Kitts and Nevis has formally launched a biometric passport modernization program that will require all citizens who obtained nationality through the Citizenship by Investment Program to complete biometric enrollment by July 31, 2027. After that date, passports issued through CBI applications before the new system goes live will no
In late 2025, Argentina’s Ministry of Economy issued an international tender to appoint a consulting firm that would design, implement, and operate the country’s first citizenship by investment program. The contract is expected to run for four years and includes responsibilities ranging from program architecture to global promotion and operational
The United Kingdom has ended visa-free travel for citizens of Saint Lucia, introducing a new visa requirement that took effect on March 5, 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in mobility arrangements between the two countries and one that the investment migration industry should be paying close attention to.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is set to enter the citizenship by investment space, with the government formally confirming a mid-2026 launch target for its CBI program. The announcement, delivered through the country’s 2026 Budget Address, positions SVG as one of the most significant new entrants that the Caribbean
In a world marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, and increasingly complex global mobility, traditional wealth planning alone is no longer enough. Many high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and globally mobile families are expanding their risk frameworks beyond financial portfolios to include legal, geographical, and mobility diversification. This shift is
Qatar has announced plans to introduce a 10-year residency permit for entrepreneurs and senior business executives, as part of efforts to attract long-term foreign investment, founders, and private sector leadership into the country. The announcement was made by Qatar’s Prime Minister during Web Summit Qatar and aligns with the country’s
