What changed
Programme changes, dated.
Rules change often. Each change below is dated and linked to the programme it affects, newest first.
Türkiye updates its citizenship valuation circular
The Land Registry (TKGM) updated Circular 2024/4, which sets how real estate is valued for citizenship through investment.
Antigua and Barbuda moves towards a 30-day stay
A 2026 bill would raise Antigua and Barbuda's stay requirement from five days to 30 within five years of citizenship. The Prime Minister told Parliament the 30-day rule is already applied administratively; the Citizenship by Investment Unit's website still gives five days.
St Kitts and Nevis describes a genuine-link requirement
The Citizenship by Investment Unit has described a mandatory genuine-link requirement including structured physical presence and residency, while its FAQ still says no residence is needed to keep citizenship.
Saint Lucia's residency and genuine-link conditions
Saint Lucia's Act No. 22 of 2025 requires applicants and qualifying dependants to meet prescribed requirements for residency and genuine link. Statutory Instrument No. 57 of 2026 adds a biometric duty but sets no number of days.
Latvia ends its property and deposit routes
Latvia's new Immigration Law ended residence through real estate and bank deposits. The company investment route remains.
Latvia Investor Residence PermitLatvia Property and Deposit Residence Routes (Closed)
Grenada commissions an independent programme review
Grenada's Investment Migration Agency commissioned an independent review of its citizenship by investment programme, running in September and October 2026.
Grenada defers its 30-day residence requirement
IMA Circular No. 2 of 2026 says the new residence requirement and other regional obligations will not apply until the regional regulator is operating and the participating states agree a start date.
Quebec updates its Investor Program conditions
Quebec's Investor Program accepts applications by mail with no cap: CAD 2 million net worth, a CAD 1 million five-year guaranteed investment plus a CAD 200,000 contribution, and spoken French at level 7. The 2026 application fee is CAD 18,241.
Mauritius publishes Golden Visa guidelines
A renewable two-year visa for investors who commit at least USD 1 million to a qualifying business within 12 months, with a five-working-day processing target.
Dominica announces a 30-day presence rule
Dominica's August 2026 budget address announced that new citizens must spend at least 30 days in the country during their first five years. The rule is not in force and no start date has been given.
Grenada publishes its Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill
The bill amends the 2013 Act: it adds a 30-day presence requirement within five years of citizenship, an integration programme and five-year first passports.
Argentine appeal courts rule against Decree 366/2025
On 18 June the Federal Civil and Commercial Appeals Chamber, and on 30 June the National Electoral Chamber, held that Decree 366/2025 could not validly move citizenship decisions to the Migration Directorate. The cases were ordinary naturalisations, but the investment route sits in the same part of the decree; an appeal is reported to be before the Supreme Court.
Portugal's new nationality law takes effect
Organic Law 1/2026 changes the rules for naturalisation and for descendants. Applications filed before 19 May 2026 are judged under the old law.
St Kitts and Nevis requires biometric enrolment
From 14 April 2026, all citizens by investment of St Kitts and Nevis must complete biometric enrolment by 31 July 2027.
US entry restrictions for Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica
A US proclamation suspends immigrant visas and visitor, student and exchange visas for nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica, citing citizenship by investment without residence.
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by InvestmentDominica Citizenship by Investment
Canada closes its Start-up Visa
Canada stopped accepting new Start-up Visa applications ahead of a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs.
Cambodia raises its citizenship thresholds
Cambodia's investor citizenship now starts at about USD 1 million in a priority project or about USD 3 million as a donation; older figures of about USD 245,000–300,000 no longer apply.
Malta repeals investor citizenship
Malta amended its Citizenship Act to remove the investment route. Only discretionary naturalisation for exceptional contributions remains.
Malta Citizenship by Investment (Closed)Malta Citizenship by Merit — Exceptional Services
EU Court of Justice rules against Malta's investor citizenship
In Case C-181/23 the Court held that Malta's investor citizenship was incompatible with EU law.
Malta Citizenship by Investment (Closed)Malta Citizenship by Merit — Exceptional Services
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