International Insights, Global Perspective
Thailand proposes reducing visa-exempt stay from 60 to 30 days.
Philippines extends foreign land leases to 99 years in 2026 while maintaining 40% condo ownership cap.
Japan implements stricter PR and naturalization rules in 2026-2027: ¥3.5M income threshold, PR fees rising to ¥200,000, naturalization residency doubled to 10 years. New revocation powers for tax non-compliance. Detailed impact analysis for overseas Chinese.
South Korea's 2026 Immigration Policy Strategy expands Global Talent Visa to STEM professors and researchers, introduces new agriculture & fisheries skilled worker visa, and simplifies work visa procedures for international graduates
Canadian government announces major immigration policy adjustments for 2025-2028, cutting annual permanent resident quota from 500,000 to 380,000 and removing Express Entry job offer points to combat immigration fraud
Japan Immigration Services Agency announces major Business Manager visa reforms effective October 16, 2025. Minimum capital requirement increased sixfold from JPY 5 million to JPY 30 million, with added requirements for Japanese language proficiency, local employee hiring, and physical office space.
UK implements strictest immigration reforms in decades with Skilled Worker salary rising to £41,700, Graduate visa cut to 18 months, and English requirements up from B1 to B2.
Malaysia implements major work visa reforms from June 1, 2026, raising Employment Pass salary thresholds up to RM20,000 (approx. $5,000 USD), fixing visa duration at 5-10 years, and requiring companies to develop local succession plans.
Starting 2026, Greece implements multiple property tax reforms aimed at attracting foreign investors. These include ENFIA reductions, a new 25% intermediate bracket for rental income, suspension of capital gains tax until end of 2026, and extension of VAT exemptions for new constructions. This article details the impact of new tax regime on purchase costs and returns for overseas buyers.
Systematic comparison of investment thresholds across three major markets
