The US has made its visa bond permanent: now $10,000 to $20,000 per person
The US visa bond became permanent on 3 August 2026: $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000. Who it applies to, how to pay, when it is returned or forfeited.
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Greece: the 15% home purchase tax will depend on tax residency, not on your passport
Greek bill: from 1 July 2027 a 15% home purchase tax for individuals who are not EU or EEA tax residents. Who it affects and what to do now.
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What is due diligence and why the Caribbean is rejecting applications
How candidate vetting works in Caribbean citizenship programs: levels, source of funds, reasons for refusal and red flags.
Read the materialPassport rating - 2026: who rose, who fell
Top passports of the world 2026 by visa-free: Singapore, Japan, EU, UAE. Who has grown, who has fallen, where are the CIS countries and how an investment passport enhances mobility.
Residence permit for investment in 2026: Greece, Portugal or UAE - what to choose
Comparison of residence permit programs for investment in 2026: thresholds, taxes, terms and path to citizenship in Greece, Portugal and the UAE. a analysis of the pros and cons.
Five countries where property is still gaining value
Markets with real momentum and an entry point for a private investor.
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European Union · 1 NovEuropean Union: updated social security rules for living and working in two countries enter into force
Spain · 1 NovSpain: foreigners bought 13% fewer homes as the market falls for an eighth month
Switzerland · 1 NovSwitzerland: airlines share passenger data from 1 November as citizens get new ID cardsThe latest news and material
ETIAS is not running yet: today there is no one to pay for it
The official ETIAS website is travel-europe.europa.eu. The system is not running, and the EUR 20 fee applies only after launch. How to spot a fake.
Argentina opens citizenship at $350,000, and the Supreme Court will decide the programme's fate
Argentina set its terms: $350,000 or $800,000, with intake in Q4 2026. What is certain, what is missing, our forecast and how to be in the first wave safely.
European Union: updated social security rules for living and working in two countries enter into force
Regulation (EU) 2026/2359 on social security coordination entered into force on 1 November 2026; most rules apply from November 2028. What it means for you.
Spain: foreigners bought 13% fewer homes as the market falls for an eighth month
Foreigners bought 62,327 homes in Spain in the first half of 2026, 13% fewer than a year ago. Sales have fallen for eight months while prices rise.
Switzerland: airlines share passenger data from 1 November as citizens get new ID cards
From 1 November 2026 airlines send fedpol data on passengers flying to and from Switzerland, and a chip ID card is issued from 2 November. What it means.
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- TurkeyHow to get a Turkish passport for investment in 2026: amounts from $400,000, deadlines, taxes, E-2 visa to the USA, dual citizenship and pitfalls.Material
- June 2026.undefinedAntigua and BarbudaA detailed 2026 guide: contributions from $230,000 for a family, real estate, 3-6 month timelines, visa-free travel to the Schengen area and the UK, requirements and due diligence.Material
- June 2026.undefinedDominicaDominica CBI 2026: donation to EDF from $200,000, real estate from $200,000, visa-free for 140+ countries, deadlines, due diligence and risks. Analysis from BRIDGES GLOBAL.Material
- June 2026.undefinedSaint LuciaCitizenship of Saint Lucia by investment in 2026: donation to NEF from $240,000, real estate, bonds, visa-free, deadlines, due diligence and real expenses.Material
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Tax residency, banking, ownership structures and the protection of capital.
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TurkeyHow to get a Turkish passport for investment in 2026: amounts from $400,000, deadlines, taxes, E-2 visa to the USA, dual citizenship and pitfalls.
Antigua and BarbudaJune 2026.undefinedA detailed 2026 guide: contributions from $230,000 for a family, real estate, 3-6 month timelines, visa-free travel to the Schengen area and the UK, requirements and due diligence.
DominicaJune 2026.undefinedDominica CBI 2026: donation to EDF from $200,000, real estate from $200,000, visa-free for 140+ countries, deadlines, due diligence and risks. Analysis from BRIDGES GLOBAL.
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All the analysisHow to Choose a Program: Citizenship, Residence Permit or Permanent Residency through Investment
We compare citizenship, a residence permit and permanent residence by investment in 2026: by budget, timelines, taxes and goals. A “goal - solution” table and an analysis of common mistakes.
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