Portugal has announced significant changes to its citizenship laws, doubling the residency requirement for most foreign applicants from five to ten years.

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has unveiled sweeping changes to the federation's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, marking the most significant reforms in the programme's 40-year history.

In a landmark decision poised to reshape regional tourism, the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait – have formally approved the implementation of a unified tourist visa.

The move would mark a dramatic escalation of the White House’s immigration crackdown, extending visa limitations to key African allies, Caribbean nations, and Pacific Island states.

President Donald Trump has unveiled an official website for his "Trump Card" initiative

The Argentine government is preparing to introduce a new citizenship by investment program that could become one of Latin America's most attractive options.

Kazakhstan has made an important step in attracting foreign capital by approving an investor visa program similar to global practices.

The European Court of Justice has handed down a historic ruling ordering Malta to completely end its citizenship-for-investment program. The judges ruled that the sale of EU passports was contrary to the principles of European law and undermined trust between member states.

From June 1, 2025 Uzbekistan will launch a “golden visa” program - residence permit for $250,000 without mandatory purchase of real estate. Investors will receive a residence permit for 5 years with the possibility to include family members (additional payment of $150,000 per person).

Russia and Oman have abolished visas for short-term travel! It is now possible to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa, but not more than 90 days per year. The agreement will enter into force 30 days after formal procedures.