What changed
Programme changes, dated.
Rules change often. Each change below is dated and linked to the programme it affects, newest first.
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)
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.
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.
Canada closes its Start-up Visa
Canada stopped accepting new Start-up Visa applications ahead of a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs.
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