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American and Chinese investors lead the surge in New Zealand's revamped program as "US applicants pursue multi-generational planning," says Mischa Mannix-Opie.

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The EU's ETIAS launches in 2027 and could let the EU deny entry to CBI passport holders while technically preserving visa-free status. Moreover, 33% of industry executives already expect discriminatory enforcement. We break down how the system works, what it means for citizenship by investment holders, and whether EU residency permits now make more sense.

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President Trump's administration just announced a partial US travel ban on Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica, citing their citizenship by investment programs. But several other notable Caribbean and Pacific CBI nations were left untouched. Here's what triggered the crackdown, how both governments are responding, and what it means for investors.

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Antigua PM calls US travel ban an error, says program presents no risk whatsoever to security. Dominica seeks urgent clarity.

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Portugal's Constitutional Court struck down four nationality law provisions but upheld the one that could double your path to citizenship. Your next move depends on where you stand today. We break down who's protected, who's racing the clock, and what the president's decision means for golden visa holders approaching year five.

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New legislation allows Active Investor Plus visa holders to purchase homes worth NZ$5 million or more, effective early 2026.

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Portugal’s Constitutional Court strikes down four nationality law provisions while upholding ten-year citizenship timeline.

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Five confirmed cases of CBI passport holders have been denied entry into the country because their "investment passports" are "not valid" in the eyes of Norway.

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The Russian Golden Visa now has zero physical residency requirement as the government unobtrusively amends the law.

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Using a loophole that any Schengen country could copy tomorrow, Norway is quietly deporting Caribbean citizenship by investment holders at the border without any policy change, warning, or legal recourse. Watch to learn exactly how they're doing it, who's been affected, and why the EU could automate this ban across all of Europe.

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