Kazakhstan has issued a fresh decree aimed at attracting international investors and highly skilled professionals. The policy introduces a Golden Visa scheme and reforms residency rules, shifting toward an incentive-driven approach to make the country more appealing for global talent and capital inflows. The move signals Kazakhstan’s push to strengthen its position in international migration and business.
Mauritius is introducing a golden visa scheme targeting about 100 high net worth migrants each year. To qualify, applicants must invest at least $1 million, with the programme designed to pull in capital for sectors like technology and renewable energy. The government says it has a strong due diligence process to manage financial and security risks.
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Portugal has tightened its path to citizenship by extending the minimum residency requirement from five years to up to 10 years for most foreign nationals. The policy is designed to ease pressure on public services and also affects the country’s “golden visa” route. Reportedly, existing applications are not impacted by the new legislation.
Paraguay has rolled out the Investor Pass Golden Visa, designed to make permanent residency easier for foreign investors. The program sets multiple investment categories with different minimum amounts to channel capital into productive sectors. It also boosts transparency and monitoring of incoming funds, alongside background checks and anti money laundering controls to reduce risk.
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus “golden visa” has attracted nearly NZ$4 billion in committed and pipeline investment within its first year after an overhaul. Of that total, NZ$1.49 billion has already been invested, while NZ$2.415 billion remains in the pipeline. The government says the influx of wealthy migrants and growth capital is meant to lift productivity and create jobs.
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