Europe is not “closed” to global investors in 2026. What has changed is the type of investor Europe is trying to attract, and the kind of investment routes it is willing to defend politically. Across the EU, the direction is clear: less speculation, more compliance, more contribution, and more long-term
On December 15, 2025, a major update to Canada’s citizenship rules took effect with Bill C-3. If your family includes Canadians who were born or adopted abroad—or you think you might have a claim to citizenship through a parent or grandparent—these changes could directly affect you. The Big Shift: No
Belarus is considering a citizenship-by-investment (CBI) pathway for foreign investors, following reports that lawmakers are advancing proposed amendments to the country’s citizenship legislation. The initiative, which is currently under parliamentary review, would mark a notable shift in Belarus’s approach to capital-based migration. While the proposal has been described as creating
As of 2026, Malta continues to be one of the more resilient and actively growing economies among European Union member states. Recent statistics and forecasts show that output levels, labour market indicators, and international rankings place Malta in a strong position relative to broader EU performance. This overview sets out
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has confirmed a major overhaul of its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program for 2026, introducing for the first time a physical residency and “genuine-link” requirement for new applicants. Officials describe this shift as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the program’s integrity
Italy has officially increased its special flat tax regime for wealthy new tax residents, raising the annual lump-sum tax to €300,000, effective January 1, 2026, as part of the 2026 Budget Law, which was formally approved on December 30, 2025 and published in the Official Gazette. What Changed in the
Greece plans to introduce legislation in January 2026 to refine how its Golden Visa residence permits are issued, with a focus on fixing backdated permit validity, simplifying renewals and family reunification, and easing a large administrative backlog. Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris recently outlined the plan in Athens during
New Zealand has enacted a significant policy shift that softens its long-standing foreign buyer ban, creating a targeted pathway for ultra-high-net-worth investors to own luxury property in the country. This move reflects a broader strategy to attract global capital while maintaining protections for its domestic housing market. Targeted Exemption to
Canada is moving to pause new intake under its federal Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) set to stop accepting new SUV permanent residence applications at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2025—subject to a narrow exception. IRCC framed the decision as part of broader changes
On December 10, 2025, the Trump administration formally opened applications for a new premium U.S. immigration pathway known as the Trump Gold Card, positioning it as an expedited route to lawful permanent residence for high-net-worth foreign nationals. The launch marks a notable development in U.S. immigration policy, introducing a high-cost,
