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DominicaDominica seeks private investors for its ports to rely less on citizenship by investment revenue
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said in his National Day address that Dominica is exploring private investment in its cruise, cargo and ferry facilities to reduce reliance on citizenship by investment revenue and borrowing, WIC News reports.
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- Caribbean
Barbados rules out citizenship by investment as it sets out residence routes for investors
Home Affairs Minister Gregory Nicholls told the Senate that Barbados does not grant citizenship by investment; under the new Immigration Bill, investors could obtain permanent residence and would then follow the same naturalisation process as other applicants, Barbados Today reports.
- Europe
Montenegro now requires visas from citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Since 1 November, citizens of five countries need a visa to enter Montenegro unless they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, SchengenVisaInfo reports. Eligible holders may stay up to 30 days.
- UAE and Dubai
Emirates passengers to the US must sign a new attestation form before check-in
Emirates passengers flying to or connecting through the United States must complete and sign an attestation that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days, Gulf News reports.
- United Kingdom
UK sets out earned settlement rules: ten years by default, three for the highest earners
Settlement in the UK will no longer follow almost automatically after five years, the Home Office announced on GOV.UK; the standard qualifying period becomes ten years. The highest earners could qualify after three years, and people earning more than £50,271 after five.
- Vanuatu
Vanuatu signs a VT878 million contract to modernise the government's financial management system
The Government of Vanuatu has signed a five-year contract worth VT878 million, about AUD 10.47 million, with Infor to replace its financial management system, with support from Australia, IT Brief Australia reports.
- Europe
Demand for Italy's investor visa has nearly tripled in two years
Italy received 279 investor visa applications from 1 January to 13 October 2026, more than in any previous full year, IMI Daily reports, citing ministry data. Americans filed 57 percent of them, and Turkey rose to third place.
- Caribbean
Antigua says 12 November is a reply deadline for the EU, not the day its citizenship programme closes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne said Antigua and Barbuda's citizenship-by-investment programme will not shut down on 12 November, the date by which the government must answer the European Union, WIC News reports. No closure date has been agreed.
- UAE and Dubai
Germany opens airport e-gates to Emirati citizens from 1 November
Emirati citizens aged 12 and over with a biometric passport can use automated passport gates at German airports after registering in the EasyPASS Registered Traveller Programme, Gulf News reports, citing the UAE Embassy in Berlin.
- UAE and Dubai
Dubai moves tourist visa applications to Visit Dubai and launches an invitation-only club for repeat visitors
Dubai will take single- and multiple-entry tourist visa applications through Visit Dubai, the city's official tourism website, while the GDRFA keeps assessing and issuing them, according to The National. Sheikh Hamdan also announced the Dubai Access Club for repeat visitors; its benefits have not been disclosed.
- Caribbean
Antigua offers to close its citizenship programme by 2030 if the EU helps pay for the transition
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed ending Antigua and Barbuda's citizenship-by-investment programme by the end of 2030, later than the June 2028 date the European Commission asked for, if the EU helps with the costs, IMI Daily reports. The Commission has not publicly responded.
- Europe
Italy's draft budget proposes a 26% exit tax on wealthy residents who move abroad
Article 17 of Italy's draft 2027 budget would tax unrealised gains at 26% when long-term residents with at least €800,000 in assets move their tax residence abroad from 1 January 2027, according to IMI Daily. Parliament can still amend the measure before the final vote.
- Americas
Argentina sets out its $350,000 citizenship-by-investment route as applications near
Argentina plans to open applications for its citizenship-by-investment programme in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a $350,000 contribution or an $800,000 bond route, according to CEOWORLD Magazine. The scheme rests on a decree that opposition lawmakers want to repeal.
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