On 30 July 2025, Argentina formalised its Citizenship by Investment programme under Decree 524/2025, which was published in the official gazette. This marks a historic milestone, establishing the first direct investment-based route to citizenship in South America. Institutional Set-up and Governance The decree…
United States Introduces Visa Bond Requirement in New Pilot Programme
In a significant policy shift, the United States Department of State has launched a 12‑month pilot programme, set to commence on 20 August 2025. Under the temporary rule, certain applicants for B‑1 (business) and B‑2 (tourist) visas may be required to post a…
São Tomé and Príncipe Launches Citizenship by Investment Programme
São Tomé and Príncipe has officially entered the global investment migration market with the launch of its Citizenship by Investment programme. The legislation came into force on 1 August 2025, and applications will be accepted from the first week of September. This development…
UK Immigration Tightens Skilled Worker Criteria: What the July 2025 Changes Mean for Employers and Applicants
The UK Home Office has enacted a suite of sweeping reforms to the Skilled Worker visa route, Global Business Mobility framework, and health and care sector migration in line with its White Paper, Restoring Control Over the Immigration System. The changes, which took…
A Day of Insight and Opportunity at Our London Event
Our recent London event brought together a dynamic mix of professionals, investors, government representatives and international experts, all under one roof for a truly impactful day of discussion, discovery and connection. Held in the heart of the city, the event provided a platform…
Cyprus Rising: Europe’s Remaining Doorway to Residency and Mobility
Cyprus has emerged as a highly attractive destination for international investors seeking residency within Europe. Its Residency by Investment programme offers a secure and efficient route to permanent residency, one that stands firm even as other EU countries curtail or close their equivalent…
Malta to Replace Its Golden Passport Scheme with Citizenship by Merit
On 29 April 2025, the European Union’s top court (CJEU) ruled that Malta’s “golden passport” scheme, where people could gain Maltese and EU citizenship by paying large sums of money, was not allowed under EU law. The court said citizenship should not be…
Eastern Caribbean Nations Introduce 30‑Day Physical Presence Requirement
On 1 July 2025 the five states of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia released a 92‑article draft agreement to create the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (EC‑CIRA). The primary purpose of the agreement is…
U.S. Memo Lists Seven CBI Countries Amid Travel‑Ban Expansion
In a significant policy development, the United States has identified seven countries operating Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programmes in an official travel-ban memorandum issued by the Department of State. The document raises concerns over the security risks posed by investment-based citizenship schemes, particularly those allowing…
A Global Competition for Talent: Why Mobility Now Means More Than Moving
In 2025, talent mobility is no longer just about relocating to a new country. Nations are fighting hard to attract exceptional individuals, entrepreneurs, specialists, innovators by offering carefully designed visas, tax incentives, and ecosystem advantages. Talent migration advisors explain that this movement isn’t…