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Panama Qualified Investor Visa (direct permanent residence via property purchase) Direct permanent residence · from New-build property US$300,000 / resale property US$500,000 / securities US$500,000 / term deposit US$750,000 · Approx. 30 days – 3 months · Permanent residence Panama Pensionado Visa (retirement) Direct permanent residence · from Lifetime pension of US$1,000 / month (plus US$250 per dependant) · Approx. 6–12 months · Permanent residence Panama Friendly Nations Visa (property purchase / deposit) 2-year temporary residence → permanent residence · from Property US$200,000 or 3-year term deposit US$200,000 · Approx. 4–8 months · Permanent residence

Canada Express Entry Permanent resident → citizenship after 3 years · from CRS points-based selection · Approx. 6–12 months after invitation · Skilled migration Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Provincial nomination → federal permanent resident · from Nominated according to each province's labour market needs · Approx. 12–24 months · Skilled migration Canada Study-to-Immigration Study permit → post-graduation work permit → permanent residence · from Study first, then accumulate local experience after graduation · Approx. 3–5 years (including study) · Study-to-residence

United States EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Permanent resident (green card) · from At least 3 of the 10 criteria must be met · Approx. 1–3 years (including queue) · Skilled migration United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Conditional green card → permanent green card · from Invest in a designated project (minimum amount per the latest official announcement) · Approx. 3–6 years (including queue) · Permanent residence

Hong Kong, China — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) 2+3+3 years → permanent residence after 7 years · from Investment of HK$30 million (incl. HK$3 million portfolio investment; property counts up to HK$15 million) · Approx. 6–12 months · Permanent residence Hong Kong, China — Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) Initial visa 24–36 months → permanent residence after 7 years · from Category A: annual income HK$2.5 million+ / Categories B and C: degree from an eligible university · Approx. 4–6 weeks (fastest channel) · Skilled migration Hong Kong, China — Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) Initial visa 3 years → permanent residence after 7 years · from From 2026, at least 6 of the "12 criteria" must be met · Approx. 3–9 months · Skilled migration Hong Kong, China — Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) Initial visa 2 years → 2+3+3 renewals; permanent residence after 7 years · from Full-time employment by a Hong Kong company in a matching role not readily filled locally · From approx. 7 days to 3 months · Employer sponsorship Hong Kong, China — Study-to-Residence (IANG visa) IANG 2 years after graduation (3 years for STEM) → permanent residence after 7 years · from Admission to a full-time degree at a recognised Hong Kong institution; tuition approx. HK$100,000–200,000 · 1–4 years of study plus post-graduation IANG · Study-to-residence

Japan Business Manager Visa Initial visa from 3–6 months; permanent residence after 10 years of renewal · from Establish a company in Japan (from JPY 5 million registered capital) · Initial visa approx. 3–6 months · Long-term residence

Thailand Privilege Card (formerly Thailand Elite Visa) Long-term residence visa (not permanent residence; no right to work) · from Membership fee THB 650,000 – 5,000,000 (approx. CNY 130,000 – 1,000,000) · Approx. 4–6 weeks · Long-term residence

Singapore Employment Pass (EP) to Permanent Residence EP → permanent residence after 2 years · from Local employer sponsorship required, with salary at the EP threshold (per the latest official standard) · EP processing from approx. 3 weeks; PR may be applied for after 2 years · Employer sponsorship

New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa Resident visa → Permanent Resident Visa · from Growth category NZD 5 million / Balanced category NZD 10 million · Approval in principle from approx. 1–2 weeks · Permanent residence New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (SMC, six-point system) Resident visa → Permanent Resident Visa once conditions are met · from 6 points from the highest of qualification / income / occupational registration + skilled work with an accredited employer · Approx. 4 months (80% of applications) · Skilled migration New Zealand Green List Skilled Migration Tier 1: direct resident visa / Tier 2: apply after 2 years of work · from Occupation must be on the Green List of 215 occupations + accredited employer offer · Tier 1 can be approved from offshore · Skilled migration

Australia Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Permanent resident → citizenship once residence conditions are met · from EOI points test + occupation on the migration list · Approx. 6–18 months · Skilled migration Australia Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Permanent resident · from State government nomination (adds 5 points) · Approx. 8–20 months · Skilled migration

Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP donation) Passport · from Donation from US$130,000 (approx. US$135,500 all-in for a single applicant) · Approx. 45–90 days (fastest in the world) · Citizenship by investment

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation) Passport · from Donation from US$230,000 / property purchase from US$300,000 · Approx. 4–12 months · Citizenship by investment

Dominica Citizenship by Investment (EDF donation) Passport · from Donation from US$200,000 (Caribbean regional minimum) · Approx. 6–10 months (processing lengthened from 2025) · Citizenship by investment

Grenada Citizenship by Investment (NTF donation) Passport · from Donation from US$235,000 / property from US$270,000 · Approx. 3–6 months · Citizenship by investment

Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (SISC donation) Passport · from Donation from US$250,000 / property from approx. US$325,000 · Approx. 4–6 months (expedited processing available) · Citizenship by investment

Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment (NEF donation) Passport · from Donation from US$240,000 / property from US$300,000 · Approx. 3–6 months · Citizenship by investment

Portugal D7 Visa (passive income residence) Initial visa 3–6 months; permanent residence / naturalisation after 5 years · from Proof of stable passive income at the local minimum wage standard · Initial visa approx. 3–6 months · Long-term residence

Türkiye Citizenship by Investment (property / deposit / fund) Passport · from Property purchase US$400,000 or deposit / fund US$500,000, held for 3 years · Approx. 6–12 months · Citizenship by investment

Greece Golden Visa (property purchase residence) 5-year renewable residence (no citizenship) · from EUR 250,000 (commercial-to-residential conversion / heritage restoration) · EUR 400,000 (other areas) · EUR 800,000 (core areas) · Approx. 3–9 months · Permanent residence

São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment (FNT donation) Passport · from Donation from US$90,000 (US$95,000 for a family of 2–4) · Approx. 2–8 months (officially promised 2–3 months, in practice often extended to 7–8) · Citizenship by investment

UAE (Dubai) Golden Visa · Property Investor 10-year renewable residence (not permanent residence) · from Total property value AED 2 million (approx. CNY 4 million) · Approx. 2–12 weeks (DLD fast track) · Permanent residence

The University of Hong KongThe University of Hong Kong QS 11（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$224,000 / year (non-STEM) · HK$249,000 / year (STEM, incl. medicine / dentistry / engineering / computing) — approx. CNY 206,000–229,000 The Chinese University of Hong KongThe Chinese University of Hong Kong QS 18（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$214,000 / year (uniform across the university) — approx. CNY 197,000 The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology QS 33（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$215,000 / year (uniform across the university) — approx. CNY 198,000 The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University QS 50（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$200,000 / year (standard programmes) — approx. CNY 184,000 City University of Hong KongCity University of Hong Kong QS 52（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$190,000 / year (standard programmes) · Veterinary Medicine HK$392,000 / year (6-year programme, the most expensive undergraduate programme in Hong Kong) — from approx. CNY 175,000 Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist University QS 216（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$190,000 / year (uniform across the university) — approx. CNY 175,000 The Education University of Hong KongThe Education University of Hong Kong QS 406（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$180,000 / year (full-time funded place) — approx. CNY 166,000 Lingnan UniversityLingnan University QS 581（2027） · UGC-funded · HK$175,000 / year (UGC-funded programmes, lowest tier among the eight public universities) — approx. CNY 161,000 Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityHong Kong Metropolitan University QS 790（2026） · Publicly funded · HK$109,000–182,000 / year (first year of study 2026–27; highest for new programmes such as robotics and automation engineering) — approx. CNY 100,000–167,000 The Hang Seng University of Hong KongThe Hang Seng University of Hong Kong Not in the QS comprehensive ranking · Self-financing · Approx. HK$153,820 / year (general programmes) · art and design approx. HK$193,000 / year — from approx. CNY 142,000 Hong Kong Shue Yan UniversityHong Kong Shue Yan University Not in the QS comprehensive ranking · Self-financing · HK$110,089–126,615 / year (2026–27 academic year) — approx. CNY 101,000–116,000 Chu Hai College of Higher EducationChu Hai College of Higher Education Not in the QS comprehensive ranking · Self-financing · HK$104,750 / year (2026–27 academic year, held at the same level for two consecutive years) — approx. CNY 96,000 Tung Wah CollegeTung Wah College Not in the QS comprehensive ranking · Self-financing · Approx. HK$84,000–123,000 / year (lower for nursing, highest for biomedical / forensic biomedical science) — approx. CNY 77,000–113,000 Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong（THEi）Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong（THEi） Not in the QS comprehensive ranking · Self-financing · Approx. HK$70,000–90,000 / year — approx. CNY 64,000–83,000 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing ArtsThe Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Not in the QS comprehensive ranking · Publicly funded · Approx. HK$45,000–80,000 / year (varies by programme) — approx. CNY 41,000–74,000

The University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo QS 32（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 40,000–80,000 / year (national / public universities) Waseda UniversityWaseda University QS 199（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 80,000–150,000 / year

National University of SingaporeNational University of Singapore QS 8（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 300,000–450,000 / year Nanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Technological University QS 12（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 280,000–400,000 / year

University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford QS 3（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 350,000–500,000 / year University College LondonUniversity College London QS 9（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 300,000–450,000 / year University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh QS 27（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 250,000–380,000 / year University of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester QS 34（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 250,000–350,000 / year King's College LondonKing's College London QS 40（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 280,000–400,000 / year University of GlasgowUniversity of Glasgow QS 78（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 220,000–320,000 / year

University of MelbourneUniversity of Melbourne QS 13（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 300,000–450,000 / year University of SydneyUniversity of Sydney QS 18（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 300,000–420,000 / year UNSW SydneyUNSW Sydney QS 19（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 280,000–400,000 / year Australian National UniversityAustralian National University QS 30（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 280,000–380,000 / year Monash UniversityMonash University QS 37（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 260,000–360,000 / year

University of AucklandUniversity of Auckland QS 65（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 200,000–300,000 / year

University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto QS 25（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 300,000–450,000 / year University of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia QS 38（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 250,000–400,000 / year University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo QS 115（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 250,000–380,000 / year

University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California QS 27（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 550,000–750,000 / year Columbia UniversityColumbia University QS 34（2026） · — · Approx. CNY 550,000–750,000 / year

2026-12-31Graduate visa cut to 18 months — filing before end-2026 still locks in 2 years United Kingdom · Study abroad · Source: UK Home Office / GOV.UK official guidance 2026-12-01ETIAS expected by end-2026: even visa-free passports need advance online authorisation European Union · Travel · Source: European Commission - ETIAS official position

2026-10-05Parent residence visa moves from pure ballot to "90% in-order + 10% ballot" New Zealand · Policy change · Source: Immigration New Zealand

2026-09-20Panama Qualified Investor property threshold tiered: US$300,000 new-build, US$500,000 resale (Decree 17 of 2026) Panama · Residency planning · Source: Panama National Migration Service (Executive Decree 17 of 2026, Official Gazette No. 30613); analysis by Morgan & Morgan, Arias, CLD and other firms, and IMI Daily 2026-09-17Australia announces a package of migration reforms: student visas to restrict secondary applicants, visitor visas to carry a "no further stay" condition Australia · Policy change · Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs / Migration Institute of Australia Notice 15 (2026-09-17) 2026-09-17Australia's net overseas migration falls to 292,100; government targets 245,000 for 2026-27 Australia · Data & trends · Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 2026-09-17 2026-09-15F-1 "duration of status (D/S)" to be replaced by a fixed period — but blocked by a court preliminary injunction one day before effect United States · Study abroad · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security final rule (published 2026-07-16) / university ISSO notices and court injunctions (2026-09-14) 2026-09-01Canada raises study-permit proof-of-funds again: CAD 23,448 for a single applicant Canada · Study abroad · Source: IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) official site (2026-09-01) 2026-09-01Singapore EP threshold rises to SGD 6,000 in 2027; COMPASS and the local salary benchmark tighten in step Singapore · Employment immigration · Source: Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) / ICA official position

2026-08-26Australia's High Commissioner states plainly: education visas are "for education", not an immigration channel Australia · Study abroad · Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs / public statements by the Australian High Commission in India (media compilation) 2026-08-24DHS proposes another high H-1B fee: US$103,265 per petition United States · Policy change · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Register (2026-08-25) 2026-08-24New Skilled Migrant Category route in force: a New Zealand master's degree scores the full 6 points, PR available on graduation New Zealand · Residency planning · Source: Immigration New Zealand (effective 2026-08-24) 2026-08-15Hong Kong talent route renewals apply "two addresses, two documents" penetrating checks; zero tolerance for shell companies Hong Kong, China · Residency planning · Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong, China - public statements plus service-agency compilation 2026-08-12New Zealand net migration rebounds to 17,600 — arrivals recovering, not tightening New Zealand · Data & trends · Source: Stats NZ (2026) 2026-08-109-11 biometric fee final rule: applies to H-1B / L-1 from 9 September United States · Policy change · Source: USCIS (2026-08-10) 2026-08-10US State Department: over 175,000 visas revoked since January 2025 United States · Policy climate · Source: U.S. Department of State / Associated Press (2026-08-10)

2026-07-31Hong Kong Top Talent Pass: nearly 140,000 applications and approx. 110,000 approvals; eligible university list expanded to 200 Hong Kong, China · Residency planning · Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong, China / Labour and Welfare Bureau (H1 2026 data) 2026-07-24The US$100,000 H-1B fee is blocked by a court; government appeal continues United States · Policy change · Source: USCIS official announcement (State of California v. Mullin) 2026-07-15Canada suspends new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) Canada · Policy change · Source: IRCC (2026-07-15) 2026-07-01Singapore: approx. 40,000 PRs and 25,000–30,000 citizenships a year over the next five years, with faster processing Singapore · Residency planning · Source: Singapore government public statements / ICA (media compilation) 2026-07-01Grenada adds a 30-day residence requirement plus interview and biometrics Grenada · Residency planning · Source: Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee (media and institutional compilation) 2026-07-01Antigua CIP amendment: principal applicant must reside 30 days cumulatively within 5 years Antigua and Barbuda · Residency planning · Source: Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (media compilation) 2026-07-01Saint Kitts mandates biometrics: existing CBI citizens must register by 2027-07-31 Saint Kitts and Nevis · Residency planning · Source: St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (institutional compilation) 2026-07-01Vanuatu's Schengen visa waiver permanently withdrawn; approx. 88 visa-free destinations; CIIP restarted with upgraded due diligence Vanuatu · Risk notice · Source: Council of the EU Regulation (EU) 2025/11 / Vanuatu Citizenship Commission (2026 position)

2026-06-18QS World University Rankings 2027 published; Hong Kong institutions rise sharply Global · Study abroad · Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (published 2026-06-18) 2026-06-11Latvia's parliament passes removal of property and deposit routes; President returns it Latvia · Policy change · Source: Saeima (Parliament of Latvia), 2026-06 2026-06-01Sponsor compliance thresholds tightened: visa refusal rate threshold cut from 10% to 5% United Kingdom · Study abroad · Source: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), from 2026-06-01 2026-06-01Hong Kong QMAS moves to "6 of 12 criteria"; the long-standing 245-point system is abolished Hong Kong, China · Residency planning · Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong, China - Quality Migrant Admission Scheme official criteria 2026-06-01Hong Kong IANG optimised: STEM graduates' first visa extended to 3 years, fast track for Greater Bay Area campuses Hong Kong, China · Study abroad · Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong, China / service-agency compilation

2026-04-01Co-op work permits simplified: most students no longer need a separate application Canada · Study abroad · Source: IRCC (2026-04-01)

2026-03-01Greece property residence: three tracks — EUR 800,000 in core areas, 400,000 elsewhere, 250,000 for commercial-to-residential Greece · Residency planning · Source: Greek investor residence permit - official position / EU media coverage compilation 2026-03-01Saint Lucia passport holders now need a UK visa; backlog approx. 14–24 months Saint Lucia · Residency planning · Source: Industry compilation (UK visa policy and programme processing times)

2026-02-18Express Entry: zero "all-programme" draws all year; category-based selection becomes the main route Canada · Residency planning · Source: IRCC / industry-compiled statistics 2026-02-12"Earned settlement" proposal: permanent residence baseline to extend from 5 to 10 years United Kingdom · Residency planning · Source: UK Home Office white paper "Restoring control over the immigration system" and subsequent consultations

2026-01-012026 study-permit cap of 408,000 (155,000 new students); public master's and doctoral students exempt Canada · Study abroad · Source: IRCC (2026 international student cap announcement) 2026-01-01Portugal's property route is closed; the fund route starts at EUR 500,000 and naturalisation years extended Portugal · Residency planning · Source: AIMA / Diario da Republica (institutional compilation)

2025-12-01European Commission names five Caribbean investment citizenship programmes — warning issued, visa waiver not suspended Caribbean · Risk notice · Source: European Commission - eighth report under the visa suspension mechanism (2025-12)

2025-10-16Japan Business Manager visa: new standards — JPY 30 million capital + full-time employee + Japanese at B2 Japan · Residency planning · Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan

2025-04-29EU court rules Malta's "citizenship by investment" breaches EU law Malta · Policy change · Source: Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judgment (2025-04) 2025-04-03Spain's property golden visa abolished; non-lucrative and digital nomad routes take over Spain · Residency planning · Source: Spanish Official State Gazette (BOE) / EU media coverage