Portugal Golden Visa earnings: According to the released statistics by the Foreigners and Border Service (SEF), Portugal has gained 838 million Euros last year in “GOLDEN VISAS” investments 0.6 % less than the previous year.
Portugal has launched the GOLDEN VISAS system in 2012 for foreigners who are interested to invest at least 350,000 Euros in places where the government encourages investing in or creating 10 employment opportunities for citizens.
Accordingly, the country issued 1,409 “GOLDEN VISAS” In 2018, which is 4.2% more than the previous year. Consequently, China has topped the GOLDEN VISA list, followed by Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, and Russia.
US Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent: Impact on Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
The US Department of State has made its B-1/B-2 visa bond program permanent, effective 3 August 2026, raising bond amounts to $10,000-$20,000. Citizenship by Investment without a residency requirement remains an explicit qualifying criterion, directly affecting Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Vanuatu.
Nauru Is Now the Republic of Naoero: What It Means for the Citizenship Program
The Republic of Nauru has officially adopted the name Republic of Naoero. Citizenship Certificates now bear the new name; passports remain issued as Nauru during the transition.
EU Caribbean CBI Phase-Out by 2028: What the Visa Suspension Mechanism Means for Investors
The EU’s revised Visa Suspension Mechanism now treats CBI programme operation itself as suspension grounds. Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, and Saint Lucia have reportedly been asked to phase out by 1 June 2028.
UAE Tourist Identity: Instant Digital Bank Account Launch
The Central Bank of the UAE, ICP, and ADCB have launched a digital identity-linked banking service allowing non-resident visitors to open an account and receive a debit card within minutes of arrival.
Best Residency by Investment Programs 2026
Compare 10 residency by investment programs in 2026: Greece, UAE, Portugal, Malta, Hungary, Germany, Latvia, Cyprus, USA EB-5, Türkiye. Analysis by NTL International.
