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Gibraltar’s Residency Regulations 2026 took effect on 14 July, redefining permit compliance and advisor obligations under the updated residency framework.

Nauru’s approval of a stateless applicant highlights ECRCP viability and compliance implications for investment migration professionals.

INZ expands the Business Investor Work Visa to accept a wider range of qualifying investments while maintaining strict KYC/AML and economic-contribution checks to attract active, compliant global investors.

New Zealand now accepts franchise and gifted capital for its Business Investor Work Visa, widening compliant investment options from July 2024.

Dominica now requires in-person passport collection for CBI citizens, aligning with stricter Caribbean compliance standards.

Portugal’s Golden Visa fund route remains open in 2026 for EUR 500,000 investments as the naturalisation timeline lengthens.

UAE updates its Golden Visa eligibility guidance, confirming 5- and 10-year routes and the AED 2 million property threshold.

ETIAS will start in late 2026, adding pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors and requiring updated compliance steps for Schengen travel planning.

MOTAC’s refreshed MM2H guidance (10 June 2026) clarifies required forms, checklists, and documentation standards to help advisers prepare submission-ready residency files for high-net-worth families.

A practical guide to key due diligence processes shaping defensible, compliant investment migration files.