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Bermuda does not issue its own tourist visa; since March 2014, visitors from most countries can enter without one. Travelers from certain nations must hold a valid multiple re-entry visa (MRV) for the US, UK, or Canada prior to arrival.
Bermuda has several full-service animal hospitals, mobile veterinary services, and 24-hour emergency care. The Bermuda Veterinary Association is the island's professional regulatory body for practising vets.
All road vehicles in Bermuda must pass an annual safety and emissions inspection through Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd (BECL) before a vehicle licence can be issued or renewed. There is no large national motoring organisation equivalent to the AA operating in Bermuda.
Bermuda has no Uber, Lyft, or equivalent international ride-hailing platforms. On-demand transport relies on a network of licensed, government-regulated taxis.
Bermuda has no personal income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, or inheritance tax. Government revenue is raised through payroll tax, customs duties, and other indirect levies.
Selling property in Bermuda without an agent is legally permitted and avoids the standard 5% sales commission, but sellers must still engage a licensed local attorney and comply with Bermuda's conveyancing rules and stamp duty requirements.
Non-Bermudians cannot self-employ without the appropriate permit; the Global Entrepreneur Work Permit is the primary route for independent entrepreneurs. Company formation is also subject to restrictions for expats.
Retail in Bermuda is characterized by locally owned shops, grocery prices significantly higher than in North America or Europe, and typical weekday store hours of 9am to 5pm. All retail operates within a compact island economy.
Bermuda's immigration system is governed by the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956, with foreign nationals most commonly accessing residency through employer-sponsored work permits. Permanent residency status is difficult to obtain and requires meeting significant requirements.
Residence and citizenship pathways can close or change over time, making the timing of applications a significant factor alongside goals such as freedom of movement, tax planning, and family security. Early action is presented as relevant to long-term planning outcomes.
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.
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.
A residential development called North Village in Athens is being marketed to Golden Visa investors. A pre-sale discount is available until August 31st.
Gibraltar's June 2026 overhaul more than doubles the Category 2 residency wealth requirement to £5 million, closes the pensioner route, excludes digital nomads, and extends the path to full residency status from 10 to 20 years.
An investment migration industry conference, IMI Connect Buenos Aires, is scheduled for November 2-4, 2026, coinciding with anticipated developments around Argentina's citizenship by investment program.
Portugal's Golden Visa investment funds have attracted nearly three times more new subscriptions than redemptions this year, despite recent nationality law changes. Investors have withdrawn approximately €95 million while injecting close to €285 million into the funds.
Portugal's Golden Visa citizenship timeline has changed, though the qualifying investment options remain the same. The program continues to offer European residency through qualifying investments.
The UK is debating whether to introduce a new £5 million investor visa after scrapping its previous scheme due to money-laundering concerns. The Treasury, Home Office, and various campaigners are reported to oppose a replacement program.
An interview with Lasha Azariashvili covers observations on the residency and citizenship by investment industry, noting that Middle Eastern demand has grown faster than anticipated. The discussion touches on how standard KPIs may not fully reflect the outcomes of RCBI programs.
Travelers holding two or more passports must use the correct passport at each border and depart on the same passport used to enter a country. Key considerations include which passport to present at entry and exit to avoid complications.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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