Every change to our researched data, with the old and new value and why it changed. Records are researched from official sources and published through review.
Residency program UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur)
verified against u.ae / GDRFA / ADDED; duration 10y→5y (federal); clarified multi-route eligibility; cleared unverified fee; processing 5 days Source
Residency program Andorra Passive Residency
verified against Llei 2/2026 and Govern sources; updated investment floors, AFA non-refundable payments, income from July 2026 SMI, fees, insurance/CASS, citizenship language B1, PR years 7, capital gains, and the investment routes including the Housing Fund Source
Residency program South Africa Financially Independent Residence Added
created. Permanent residence at a net worth of ZAR 12 million, with ZAR 120,000 paid to the Director-General on approval (https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/37716gon454.pdf).
Residency program South Africa Business Visa Added
created. ZAR 5 million from outside South Africa, 60% local staff, up to three years, renewable, permanent residence under section 27(c) with no waiting period (https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/37837gon560.pdf).
Residency program Taiwan Investment Resident Visa Added
created. Resident visa at a completed investment of US$200,000, two people at that amount and up to seven as the investment rises by US$500,000 Source
Residency program Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa Added
created. Two-year entrepreneur residence, standard pre-entry fee NT$4,200, extension up to two years, no included work permit Source
Residency program Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-O) Added
added the Non-O retirement visa from the Los Angeles consulate page and the government extension page (https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-o-o-a-o-x).
Residency program Thailand LTR Visa (Highly-Skilled Professional) Added
created the Highly-Skilled Professional record from Por. 3/2568, the LTR site and Royal Decree No. 743 (https://ltr.boi.go.th/).
Residency program Permanent Residence Certificate (public sector project) Added
created from regulation 13(2)(h) and the Citizenship Commission PRC page (https://www.tcifsc.tc/assets/documents/05.01-Immigration-Ordinance-20241213175004.pdf).
Residency program Permanent Residence Certificate (home with undertaking) Added
created from regulation 13(2)(f) and the Citizenship Commission PRC page (https://www.tcifsc.tc/assets/documents/05.01-Immigration-Ordinance-20241213175004.pdf).
Residency program Permanent Residence Certificate (business with undertaking) Added
created from regulation 13(2)(g) and the Citizenship Commission PRC page (https://www.tcifsc.tc/assets/documents/05.01-Immigration-Ordinance-20241213175004.pdf).
Residency program Residence Permit (Investment) Added
created from regulation 24(4) condition B. The Border Control FAQ still names an Investor category (https://www.tcifsc.tc/assets/documents/05.01-Immigration-Ordinance-20241213175004.pdf).
Residency program Residence Permit (Independent Means) Added
created from regulation 24(3) condition A and the Border Control FAQ (https://www.tcifsc.tc/assets/documents/05.01-Immigration-Ordinance-20241213175004.pdf).
Residency program Home Owner's Permit Added
created from Border Force and regulation 33 (https://borderforce.gov.tc/visas-permits).
Residency program Singapore Tech.Pass Added
created. Two-year tech pass, S$22,500 and five years in a leading role, fee S$105 plus S$225, one published renewal of two years. New and renewal applications stop on 28 January 2027 (https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/how-we-help/incentives-and-facilitation/tech-pass).
Residency program Seychelles Investor Permanent Residence Added
created. Permanent residence for a business investment of the rupee equivalent of USD 1 million, held 10 years, fee SCR 150,000 on the Immigration fee list. The Investment Board still prints SCR 350,000 and a stricter checklist (https://www.tradeportal.sc/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Act-12-of-2013-Immigration-Decree-Amendment-Act-2013-gazett.pdf).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Special Talent Premium Residency Added
created. Five-year permit, fee SAR 4,000, wage tracks SAR 14,000, SAR 35,000, and SAR 80,000 a month, permanent residence after 30 months in five years (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_apply_special_talent).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Real Estate Owner Premium Residency Added
created; split from the unlimited Premium Residency. Existing-home and off-plan routes at SAR 4 million, fee SAR 4,000, no conversion to unlimited residence (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_real_estate_owner).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Limited Premium Residency Added
created from the Center's limited-duration product, SAR 100,000 per year, term of one to five years (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_limited_unlimited).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Investor Premium Residency Added
created; split from the unlimited Premium Residency. Threshold SAR 7 million, 10 jobs, two-year condition, fee SAR 4,000 (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_investor_residency).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Gifted Premium Residency Added
created. Five-year gifted permit, fee SAR 4,000, ministry recommendation, permanent residence after 30 months in five years (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_gifted_residency).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Entrepreneur Premium Residency Added
created for entrepreneur category 1, SAR 400,000 and a five-year term, fee SAR 4,000 (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_entrepreneur_resident).
Residency program Saudi Arabia Entrepreneur Premium Residency (Category 2) Added
created for entrepreneur category 2, SAR 15 million, 10 then 10 jobs, conditional permanent residence, fee SAR 4,000 (https://pr.gov.sa/pr?id=pr_product_details_entrepreneur_resident).
Residency program Qatar Property Residency (Permanent Privileges) Added
created for the QAR 3,650,000 class, split from the QAR 730,000 property residency, with healthcare and investment privileges and without treating it as the Law No. 10 card (https://www.almeezan.qa/LawView.aspx?opt&LawID=8453&language=ar).
Residency program Qatar Entrepreneur Residency Added
created from the Invest Qatar and Jusour entrepreneur residence launched on 2 February 2026. Five years, incubator endorsement, QAR 36,500 balance (https://www.invest.qa/en/media-centre/news-and-articles/qatar-launches-two-new-residency-visas-to-empower-global-executives-and-entrepreneurs).
Residency program Portugal Startup Visa Added
created from the IAPMEI programme page, Normative Order 4/2018 and the 2026 IAS of EUR 537.13. Own funds are EUR 6,445.56, about USD 7,223. The residence permit is two years and renews for three years. Naturalisation for new applications is 10 years (https://www.iapmei.pt/pt/paginas/startup-visa-pt/, https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25001/0000200002.pdf).
Residency program Philippines Special Visa for Employment Generation Added
created. Ten Filipino jobs, conditional extended stay, 15-day decision, published fee PHP 29,330 plus USD 250 (https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo2008/eo_758_2008.html).
Residency program Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa Added
created. USD 75,000 in eligible shares, six-month probationary visa, then indefinite stay while the investment is maintained, filing fee USD 300 per person (https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IS_Probationary-Special-Investors-Resident-Visa.pdf).
Residency program Peru Investor Visa Added
created. Article 86 requires S/ 500,000 in a Peruvian company, the stay is 365 days and extendable, and the holder may act only as manager or director (https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/4797317/MIGRACIONES%3A%20Ley%20y%20Reglamento.pdf).
Residency program Rentista Retirado Visa Added
created. The residence test is B/.850 a month of deposit interest for a five-year permit that can be extended (https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/storage/gacetas/2009/03/26238/GacetaNo_26238_20090311.pdf).
Residency program Forest Investor Visa Added
created. Two-stage forest investor residence at B/.100,000, then a five-year holding period (https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RP2.pdf).
Residency program Forest Investor Temporary Permit Added
created. Temporary forest investor residence at B/.80,000, extendable while the investment continues. The sheet does not state the term (https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RI2.pdf).
Residency program Forest Investor Immediate Residence Added
created. Immediate permanent residence at a forest investment of B/.350,000, held five years (https://www.migracion.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RP2.pdf).
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