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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

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

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,