At a glance: Citizenship by investment (CBI) can grant nationality and a passport after an approved application. A European “golden visa” is a residence route, not a passport; naturalisation is a separate process with country-specific residence and other requirements. These options are not interchangeable. The right comparison is the legal [...]
Updated: 7 October 2026 Australia’s skilled migration system is not a simple matter of finding your job title on one occupation list. You need to check the occupation code and actual duties against the visa stream, skills assessment, English and points requirements. Some pathways also require state or territory nomination, [...]
Considering Turkish citizenship by investment, one of the first questions is: how many destinations can a Turkish passport access without arranging a visa in advance? The answer depends on the index and how it classifies visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic authorisations. This guide looks at the figures, key [...]
For investors, New Zealand offers two main routes: the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) and the Business Investor Work Visa (BIV). Introduced in November 2025, BIV offers an active business-ownership pathway alongside AIP’s portfolio-based investment. Their capital thresholds, experience requirements, time in New Zealand and day-to-day involvement differ, so compare [...]
Key figures at a glance: Greece recorded 3,426 first applications for investor residence permits from January to August 2026. By decision month over the same period, authorities issued 6,983 initial principal permits and 1,260 renewals or reissues. Applications and decisions measure different cohorts, so they should not be read as [...]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new fee schedule for EB-5 filings on 29 September 2026. The schedule takes effect on 30 November 2026. The core Form I-526E filing fee will rise from USD 3,675 to USD 7,850, an increase of 114%. The figures below are USCIS administrative [...]
Key takeaway: Common Turkey citizenship-by-investment options include real estate, a bank deposit, and investment fund shares. Compare the minimum amount, the three-year holding restriction, currency and market risks, and all fees disclosed in the relevant bank or fund documents. When assessing Turkey’s citizenship-by-investment program, investors should look beyond the headline [...]
In brief: Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment Program (subclass 188) stopped accepting new applications on 31 July 2024. Three pathways that Hong Kong applicants may wish to compare are Australia’s invitation-only National Innovation visa (NIV), New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP), and New Zealand’s Business Investor Work Visa (BIV). They [...]
Many Hong Kong investors considering New Zealand investment migration may wonder whether New Zealand citizenship could later open a route to Australia. The two countries do have a special travel arrangement, but the steps are not automatic and the requirements should be understood carefully. Important: An AIP or Business Investor [...]
New Zealand’s general election is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026. On 11 September, New Zealand First announced campaign proposals covering immigration and citizenship. These are party campaign commitments, not current law or policies already in force. Whether they proceed will depend on the election outcome and any subsequent parliamentary [...]
