Cyprus Schengen accessionMedium impactAnnounced; Council decision pending
Cyprus Schengen accession: Cyprus says it has implemented every European Commission recommendation as of 2 October 2026. A Council vote is still required.
EB-5 feesHigh impactFinal rule; effective 30 Nov 2026
EB-5 final fee rule published by USCIS on 30 September 2026. Form I-526E rises from $3,675 to $7,850 for filings postmarked on or after 30 November 2026.
EB-5 visa availabilityMedium impactIn force for October 2026
The October 2026 Visa Bulletin keeps rural, high-unemployment and infrastructure EB-5 visas current. India's unreserved date advances to 1 December 2023.
Irish citizenshipHigh impactBill in drafting
Ireland plans to raise the citizenship residence requirement from five to eight years and add language, civics and self-sufficiency tests. What to do now.
Panama Qualified Investor VisaHigh impactIn force
Panama Executive Decree No. 17 of 2026 resets the Qualified Investor rules: US$300,000 for new-build property, US$500,000 for resale, six-month transition.
Latvia residence by investmentHigh impactIn force
Latvia residence permits for real estate purchases and bank deposits ended when a new Immigration Law took effect on 15 September 2026. What remains open.
Greece golden visaHigh impactProposed
Greece golden visa buyers face a planned rise in property transfer tax for non-EU buyers from 3% to 15%. Costs by threshold, who is exempt, how to plan.
Citizenship certificate processingMedium impactCurrent IRCC estimate
Canada proof of citizenship processing time reached 33 months on 3 September 2026, with 136,000 applications queued, up from 9 months in December 2025.
Turkey CBIHigh impactEnforcement action
Turkey has revoked the citizenship of 6,134 people who naturalised by investment, citing inflated property valuations and falsified documents. Key lessons.
Grenada CBIHigh impactPassed by the House; commencement postponed
Grenada's CBI (Amendment) Bill 2026 went to the House on 28 July 2026: 30 days' presence in 5 years, an integration programme and 5-year first passports.
Antigua CBIHigh impactBill tabled; applied administratively
Antigua and Barbuda's CBI (Amendment) Bill 2026, tabled on 14 July 2026, raises the residency requirement from 5 to 30 days and mandates audits of the CIU.
US birthright citizenshipHigh impactDecided
US birthright citizenship: on 30 June 2026 the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that children born there to temporary or unlawfully present parents are citizens.
Portugal golden visa litigationMedium impactComplaint filed
Portugal golden visa: nine law firms filed an Ombudsman complaint on 26 June 2026 for 1,260 investors hit by the ten-year citizenship rule and AIMA delays.
EU visa suspension mechanismHigh impactRequested by the EU; contested
Caribbean CBI news: in letters dated 25 June 2026 the European Commission asked five states to end their programmes by 1 June 2028 or risk Schengen access.
Citizenship by descentHigh impactIn force
Canada Bill C-3 update: in June 2026 IRCC asked some certificate holders to surrender them, paused processing and now requires original civil records.
Dominica CBIHigh impactAnnounced
Dominica CBI: Prime Minister Skerrit announced in June 2026 that successful applicants have to travel to Dominica to collect and renew their passports.
Portugal Nationality LawHigh impactIn force
Portugal nationality law news: Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026 took effect on 19 May 2026, raising the residence period for naturalisation from five to ten years.
Hungary wealth taxMedium impactProposed
Hungary wealth tax: the new government has ordered legislation for a 1% annual tax on wealth above HUF 1 billion from 2027. Key questions remain open.
Gold Card uptakeMedium impactReported in court filing
US Gold Card: a government filing of 28 April 2026 reports 338 requests, 165 processed fees, 59 Form I-140G petitions and one approval since December 2025.
St Kitts CBIHigh impactIn force
St Kitts and Nevis launched mandatory biometric enrolment on 14 April 2026. CBI citizens must enrol by 31 July 2027 to keep passports valid for travel.
St Lucia CBIHigh impactIn force
St Lucia passport holders need a visa to visit or transit the UK from 5 March 2026. The Home Office cited asylum claims and the CBI programme. Key facts.
St Kitts CBIMedium impactIn force
St Kitts and Nevis CBI: on 24 February 2026 FinCEN rescinded its 2014 advisory on the citizenship by investment programme after three years of reforms.
Spain digital nomad visaMedium impactIn force
Spain digital nomad visa income requirement rises to about €2,849 a month after Royal Decree 126/2026 set the minimum wage at €1,221 a month for 2026.
Portugal golden visa renewalsMedium impactIn force
Portugal golden visa renewals moved online when AIMA opened its portal to ARI holders and families on 16 February 2026. How renewals work, what to prepare.
Greece golden visaMedium impactIn force
Greece's Law 5275/2026, published 6 February 2026, counts the five-year golden visa permit from card issue and tightens family documentation. Key points.
US immigrant visa pauseMedium impactIn force
From 21 January 2026 the US State Department has stopped issuing immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including all five Caribbean CBI states.
US Proclamation 10998High impactIn force
US Proclamation 10998 took effect on 1 January 2026, suspending immigrant, B, F, M and J visas for nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. In brief.
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