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Greece Flat 7% Tax Rate for Foreign Retirees: Overview
Greece offers foreign retirees a flat 7% tax rate on foreign-sourced income for up to 15 years under its retirement tax regime.
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Seven Countries Outside Automatic Financial Data Exchange: Residency and Citizenship Options
A small number of jurisdictions remain outside the Common Reporting Standard's automatic exchange of financial information. The article identifies these countries and outlines residency or citizenship pathways available in each.
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Four Countries Offering Strong Passports and Low Effective Tax Rates
Four unspecified countries are claimed to offer passports with visa-free access to Europe, the UK, and the US alongside tax structures that can reduce effective rates to around 1%. Qualification is described as possible without ancestry, large investment, or marriage to a qualifying citizen.
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Opinion: Predicted restrictions on freedom and wealth by 2030, with suggested relocation strategies
A video presents the opinion that governments will increasingly restrict personal freedom and wealth by 2030, and outlines international relocation and tax residency strategies as a response. No specific policy changes or countries are cited in the available excerpt.
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IRS Removes Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures Webpage
The IRS removed its Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures webpage on July 1, 2026, without issuing a formal announcement or explanation. The procedure had provided a path for taxpayers to submit late FBAR filings without penalty under certain conditions.
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DHS Proposes New EB-5 Regulations Including $1.4M Investment Tier and Two-Year Capital Requirement
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a 358-page proposed rule for the EB-5 investor visa program, establishing a $1.4 million investment tier, a two-year capital commitment requirement, and a sanctions enforcement regime for regional centers.
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Panama Qualified Investor Visa Requires Real Estate Purchase
Panama's Qualified Investor Visa is structured around real estate investment, with property ownership serving as the primary qualifying asset. The visa program links residency eligibility directly to purchasing property in the country.
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Ireland Updates Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy with New Eligibility and Financial Requirements
Effective June 12, 2026, Ireland's Department of Justice amended its Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, introducing changes to eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and sponsorship obligations. The amendments affect both Irish citizens and non-EEA nationals seeking to reunite with family members, as well as individuals granted international protection.
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Argentine Court Rules Against Milei's Use of Decree to Reform Citizenship Rules
An Argentine court has ruled against President Milei's use of an executive decree to overhaul citizenship rules, though the ruling is case-specific and does not immediately affect the investment program. The constitutional basis of the investment program remains a separate, unresolved question.
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Antigua PM Warns EU Visa-Free Access May Be Lost by End of 2026, Citizenship-by-Investment Program to Continue
Antigua's Prime Minister has warned that the country could lose Schengen visa-free access by the end of the year. The government has stated its citizenship-by-investment program will continue regardless of that outcome.
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USCIS Opens Atlanta Asylum Office for Georgia and Alabama Applicants
USCIS has opened a new Atlanta Asylum Office to handle affirmative asylum interviews for applicants in Georgia and Alabama. Starting July 8, 2026, applicants under this office's jurisdiction will be scheduled at one of three interview locations.
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USCIS Issues TPS Employment Authorization Guidance After Supreme Court Ruling
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe, USCIS has issued updated E-Verify and Form I-9 guidance for employers and Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The guidance is temporary while lower court litigation over TPS terminations continues.
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Panama's Casco Viejo District: Property Costs, Tax Incentives, and Urban Redevelopment Overview
A developer with 16 years of experience in Panama's Casco Viejo historic district discusses property prices, government tax incentives for historic restoration, and ongoing redevelopment in the area. Topics include the Plaza Santa Ana project and Panama's broader appeal to foreign investors and expats.
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US Dividend Withholding Tax Applies Regardless of Residency in Monaco or Dubai
US-source dividends are subject to a 30% withholding tax regardless of where the recipient resides, including in zero-income-tax jurisdictions like Monaco and Dubai. Countries with lower headline tax rates but active US tax treaties may result in a lower effective tax rate on such income.
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Turkey Offers 20-Year Tax Exemption on Istanbul Serviced Apartment Investments Linked to Citizenship
Turkey provides a 20-year tax exemption for certain property investments in Istanbul, which can also qualify investors for a fast-track citizenship route. Istanbul's serviced apartment market is cited as one vehicle for meeting the investment threshold.
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Greece Golden Visa Eligibility at Glyfada Apartment Development
Buyers at The One apartment development in Glyfada, Athens qualify for the Greece Golden Visa program, which grants residency and visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
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Saudi Arabia Approves Designated Foreign Property Ownership Zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah
Saudi Arabia's cabinet has approved a zoning-based framework for foreign real estate ownership, replacing case-by-case approvals with defined zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the holy cities. Makkah and Madinah zones are restricted to Muslim buyers only.
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IMI Private Briefing Q1 2026 Published
IMI Daily has released its Q1 2026 private briefing containing investment migration industry information not available to the general public.
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Cambodia foreign tourist arrivals down 48% in January–May 2026
Cambodia recorded 1.54 million foreign visitors in the first five months of 2026, a 48% year-on-year decline. The drop is linked to border tensions affecting travel to the country.
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UAE extends visa-on-arrival eligibility to six additional nationalities
The UAE has extended visa-on-arrival access to nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines, and four other countries who hold qualifying residence permits. The change expands entry options for travelers from these nationalities visiting the UAE.
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US Elects Not to Renew USMCA Trade Agreement Beyond 2036
On July 1, 2026, the United States government chose not to renew the USMCA trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada for another 16-year term. The USMCA Free Trade Commission, composed of representatives from all three nations, was required to conduct a joint review, but the US declined to extend the agreement in its current form past 2036.
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Saudi Arabia Increases Engineering Sector Saudization Requirement to 30%
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has raised the mandatory Saudization rate for engineering professions in the private sector to 30%, effective June 30, 2026. The requirement applies to establishments employing five or more workers in the affected professions.
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Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Grace Period to End of 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended the grace period for foreign workers whose work permits expired more than six months ago, or who were not issued work permits within six months of joining an establishment, until the end of 2026.
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New Zealand Now Requires Police Certificates Submitted Upfront for Student and Temporary Visa Applications
Immigration New Zealand has changed its policy to require police certificates to be submitted at the time of application for student and certain other temporary visas, effective immediately. Applications missing a required police certificate may be declined without further request for the document.
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Australia Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Increase 3.8% from July 2026
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has raised skilled visa income thresholds by 3.8% effective July 1, 2026, in line with changes to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). These thresholds are indexed annually to keep skilled migrant wages aligned with broader Australian wage growth.
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Forbes Publishes List of 250 Most Successful Living Immigrants in the US
Forbes has released a list of the 250 most successful living immigrants in the United States, timed to coincide with the country's 250th anniversary. A Forbes senior editor co-edited the list and discussed the methodology behind its selection.
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DHS Expands Waiver Authority for Border Barrier Construction in Texas Big Bend Sector
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a determination expanding its waiver authority to expedite border barrier construction in Texas's Big Bend Sector. The notice amends a February 17, 2026 determination and waives additional legal requirements to facilitate rapid construction activities.
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DHS Proposes Rule to Implement EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed rule to comprehensively implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, affecting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and Regional Center Program. The proposal includes new compliance requirements, expanded government oversight, fraud-prevention measures, and investor protections.
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Montenegro, Uruguay, and Andorra Raise Minimum Investment Thresholds for Residency Programs
Several countries have increased the minimum investment requirements for residence and citizenship by investment programs: Montenegro now requires a €150,000 minimum tax value, Uruguay has raised its property investment threshold to $2 million, and Andorra now requires €1 million plus fees. The increases are attributed to high application volumes and rule-bending by applicants.
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Vanuatu and Australia Sign Pact to Separately Identify Investor Citizens
Vanuatu has signed the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, committing to distinguish investor citizens from other nationals and including an undefined mobility benefit. The agreement has been signed but is not yet in force.