Programme updates
Routes that are paused or whose rules materially changed. Everything else in the library is open and unchanged as of the review date below.
- PausedEffective: 2026-01
Canada Start-up Visa (SUV)
Canada
Paused to new applicants as of early 2026 — commitment certificates stopped after 2025; a replacement pilot is announced but undetailed.
View the full route - Rules changedEffective: 2026
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (Development Support Programme)
Vanuatu
The EU permanently removed Schengen visa-free access (the UK and Ireland too), so the passport's travel value is far narrower than older promotions suggest.
View the full route - Rules changedEffective: 2025-10-10
Japan Business Manager Visa
Japan
Capital requirement rose to ~¥30,000,000 (from ¥5M) on 10 Oct 2025, and a real independent office plus a qualifying employee are now required.
View the full route
Route data reviewed: 2026-06
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