Residency & citizenship conditions

Residency and citizenship conditions for 163 countries: programs, thresholds, tax, years to a passport. Pages are monitored for changes and cite their sources.

163 countries · 10 program comparisons · built 2026-10-12

Countries163 countries with conditions, sources and monitoring.Programs10 program types compared across countries.GlossaryWhat the columns, labels and abbreviations mean.

Latest from monitoring

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Zambia Visa waiver for 53 nationalities announced Dec 2024 to boost tourism; citizenship framework unchanged (Act 33/2016).
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Vietnam Golden Visa still under study (proposed 5–10 year model, USD $300,000 placement pilot reported July 2026–June 2029, unconfirmed).
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Vanuatu CIIP reopened May 2025 (investment + donation model); EU visa-waiver suspension discussions ongoing.
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United States H-1B FY2027 weighted lottery favoring higher-skilled/higher-paid implemented. DHS proposed EB-5 increase (TEA $800,000 → $1,400,000 in High Employment Areas).
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United Kingdom Tier 1 Investor closed (Feb 2022). Skilled Worker salary threshold raised to £38,700 (April 2024). Non-dom regime replaced by 4-year FIG regime (April 2025).
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Ukraine Multiple citizenship legalised (June 2025). Military levy raised 1.5% → 5% (Jan 2025). Constitution/history exam mandatory since 2023;
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Uganda Online e-visa/permit system fully operational. No dedicated DN visa introduced. EAC fee exemptions for Kenya/Rwanda nationals.
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UAE Property Golden Visa no longer requires 50% paid-up threshold (Feb 2026). Virtual Work programme bank statement requirement increased to 6 months (Jan 2026).

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