Under new conditions, those investing not less than €250,000 in national property funds or €500,000 into real estate will be able to apply for a renewable residency permit for a period of 10 years. In addition, it is planned to be provided for those who will invest minimally €1 million in the so-called public trusts. They were created by Hungarian government in order to ensure university activities.
It's worth mentioning that the former program was closed in 2017 amid a corruption scandal. At that time, a residence permit, along with the opportunity to freely move around the EU were provided for the purchase of government bonds amounting to €300,000. This resulted in an immigrant growth coming from Russia and China. Ultimately, the program was closed after a wave of media publications.
The decision on the new program is expected in early or mid-December. It is unclear when it will come into force, whether directly after it's been adopted, or later. Obviously, the government will need time to develop new legal parameters.
New Zealand has announced a significant update to its business immigration strategy, launching the new Business Investor Visa (BIV) in November 2025. This program replaces the previous Entrepreneur Work Visa and is designed to attract experienced investors to inject capital into established New Zealand businesses.
Effective August 1st, the program offers second citizenship in 6 weeks via Dubai-based PPP. From $90k donation + $5k fee (single applicant).
Starting August 20, certain visa applicants must post bonds up to $15,000. The program explicitly targets Citizenship-by-Investment holders over vetting concerns. Initially affects Malawi/Zambia nationals, but CBI countries face potential inclusion with 15 days' notice. 30-day stay limit applies.
