Cayman’s New Immigration Rules Raise Costs for Investor Visa Holders
Annual filings, higher fees, and stricter tracking hit foreign business owners on the Caribbean island.
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Japan’s New Strict Investor Visa Rules Trigger Application Fall and Departures
These major shifts follow regulatory updates the Immigration Services Agency of Japan implemented in October 2025.
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Greece Golden Visa Outlook: Higher Property Costs, Potential Property Tax, and a New €250,000 Startup Route
Practitioners read much of the decline as a return to normal, following a rush of applications in 2024 after a price hike.
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Portugal Reports Progress on Golden Visa Backlog
The country has ended the property-purchase route, but applications continue through other investment options.
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Cyprus to Review 12,000 Golden Visa Permits Ahead of Schengen Push
The review aims to identify permits that no longer meet the conditions and reassure EU partners that Cyprus will not weaken Schengen security.
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Portugal’s Investment Fund Route Sustains Golden Visa Interest
Despite the permanent closure of the traditional real estate pathway, international investors have rapidly pivoted to the fund option.
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Greece Proposes 15% Property Transfer Tax: What It Means for Future Golden Visa Applicants
The potential new tax puts additional pressure on Greece’s Golden Visa program at a time when applications are already declining sharply.
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The End of the €500k Market: Navigating Europe’s New Golden Visa Landscape
The $500k European residency isn’t completely dead—but the path is fundamentally shifting away from property.
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Bulgaria Bill Ties Residency to Physical Presence
If this bill becomes law as drafted, it will completely change how Bulgaria’s Golden Visa works for both current holders and new applicants.
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High Thresholds Drive Sharp Drop in New Greek Residency Filings
The decline stems mainly from a trend in policy shifts that began in 2023 and has gradually diminished the program’s financial appeal.
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