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Global Investment & Citizenship Bulletin – Investment highlights from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe, Türkiye, the Caribbean, and New Zealand in October 2025

October 31, 2025 · Residency by investment · 15 min read

IMM Group rounds up the key investment migration news from October 2025 across global residency and citizenship programs. This issue covers:

1. Real estate ownership in developed countries: a foundation for preserving wealth and expanding internationally

Amid global volatility, owning real estate in developed countries is becoming a strategic choice for preserving wealth and expanding international business. Beyond a steady income stream, such property offers a solid legal foundation with strong legal protection — something harder to achieve in emerging markets.

Beyond safety, real estate also helps build wealth in hard currency, generates passive income, and supports long-term value growth. At the same time, property ownership and residency in a developed country make it easier to establish an international company, open an overseas bank account, and plan inheritance tax efficiently.

In particular, many real estate investment programs come with residency or citizenship for the whole family — opening up global mobility, long-term settlement, and education for the next generation.

Leading markets today include Greece, Cyprus, Latvia, Grenada, and Türkiye — where real estate is not just a physical asset but a strategic tool to protect value and broaden investors’ international horizons.

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2. An overview of New Zealand’s Business Investor Visa

The New Zealand government will officially launch the Business Investor Visa in November 2025, fully replacing the previous Entrepreneur Work Visa. The program targets investors with business experience who are ready to acquire and directly operate a business in New Zealand.

There are two pathways: invest from NZ$1 million and run the business for 3 years, or invest NZ$2 million to be considered for a resident visa after just 12 months. Both require creating jobs for New Zealand citizens and maintaining a minimum stay of 184 days per year.

To take part, applicants must be under 55, have business experience, an IELTS score of at least 5.0, and an additional NZ$500,000 to cover living costs.

The Business Investor Visa offers a clear path to residency, but it requires direct involvement and real management capability. It is worth considering for investors who want to combine settlement with running a business in one of the world’s most developed and transparent countries, with one of the highest qualities of life in the world.

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3. From H-1B to EB-5: when Vietnamese international students need a new U.S. immigration strategy

Since 2025, the U.S. H-1B visa policy — the most common immigration path for international students after graduation — has faced a series of tightening changes. The new H-1B petition fee is set to jump to US$100,000, alongside stricter minimum salary requirements and merit-based adjudication instead of a lottery. This makes things harder for international students, who often have limited work experience and rely on smaller companies to sponsor them.

Against that backdrop, the EB-5 program, with a minimum investment of US$800,000, has become a strategic option for families with long-term plans in the United States. In particular, EB-5 petitions filed on or before September 30, 2026 will keep the current investment amount, before CPI adjustments raise the cost from 2027. With pressure from the new policy and the time limits of OPT, moving early can help protect your interests and open a sustainable immigration path for the next generation.

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4. A path to Canadian citizenship through the Start-Up Visa program

The program targets entrepreneurs with innovative ideas who are backed by a designated organization in Canada. SUV offers notable advantages: the freedom to live in any province, public health insurance, free schooling for children through high school, and lower university tuition than international students pay. Permanent residents can also receive child benefits and may apply for citizenship after at least 3 years of physical presence.

Studying costs for children are significantly lower under PR status, with university tuition from just C$5,000 to C$15,000 per year (compared with C$30,000–45,000 for international students), not to mention other benefits and support.

However, the Canadian government is tightening SUV requirements, capping sponsorship quotas, and requiring startup projects to show clear progress. Families should therefore act early, have a clear strategy, and work with a reputable advisory firm to improve their chances and make the most of their immigration benefits.

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5. Portuguese home prices up 141%: a strategic view for Golden Visa investors

Over 15 years, Portuguese real estate prices have risen 141%, one of the highest increases in Europe. This growth reflects the country’s sustainable development strategy: attracting international investment, maintaining stable security, and improving social infrastructure.

However, since 2023, the Portugal Golden Visa has removed the real estate investment route, shifting instead to qualifying investment funds. With a minimum investment of €500,000, this route offers several advantages: no property management, high liquidity, diversified risk, and legal transparency.

In particular, as the government considers raising the minimum residency period for citizenship from 5 to 10 years, investors should use the current window of opportunity to file under the existing rules.

The Golden Visa is no longer simply “investing for a visa” — it is a combined financial and residency strategy that calls for investors to act proactively and work closely with a reputable advisory firm.

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6. Türkiye — a strategic investment and residency destination for the next generation

As a G20 economy at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Türkiye is becoming a strategic choice for investors who want to combine wealth preservation with securing their family’s future. By investing US$400,000 in real estate, investors can hold a long-term asset and secure a path to Turkish citizenship for the whole family in just 6–12 months, with no residency, language, or business experience requirements.

A Turkish passport opens visa-free access to more than 110 countries, including Japan, South Korea, and much of Latin America — a significant boost for business and international education. The country also stands out for its reasonable cost of living, modern infrastructure, and steadily improving international education.

As many countries tighten their residency programs, Türkiye maintains an open policy with clear legal footing and strong real estate appreciation potential. This is an opportunity for investors to act in time, before policies shift with global trends.

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Global investment and citizenship: why choose an advisory firm with a proven track record?

The global investment and citizenship landscape is constantly changing and increasingly complex. Investors need an advisory partner that not only helps build a strong application but also serves as a reliable anchor for the family’s future. That is why, across all our global investment and citizenship solutions, IMM Group sets itself apart as a strategic advisory partner, working alongside you with experience and integrity.

As a pioneering, long-established firm with more than 21 years of hands-on experience in Vietnam, we are not salespeople, and we go beyond advice: we design global investment and citizenship solutions built on:

Rigorous due diligence and risk management: Our experience successfully handling hundreds of cases, including complex ones, enables us to conduct multi-layered project due diligence and protect investors’ interests rigorously, even during market crises.
In-depth professional consulting and full transparency: Every IMM Group advisor and case manager is certified in investment migration advisory by the Investment Migration Council (IMC). Our team analyzes benefits and risks in full, so you can make decisions based on complete and accurate information. We put our clients’ long-term interests first.
Integrity and commitment every step of the way: Guided by our philosophy, “Serving with Authentic Values,” IMM Group stays with you from the first step until you have settled in your new country. Integrity is our foundation, reflected in our readiness to stand up for clients’ interests and to proactively refund service fees when risks beyond the client’s control arise, as set out in the contract.
Receiving and giving back: Since 2025, IMM Group has operated as a nonprofit enterprise, committing at least 50% of its annual profits to the Be Better Fund. By choosing IMM Group, you also help hundreds of students facing exceptional hardship gain a chance to change their lives.

For full details, read the linked articles or contact IMM Group to discuss global investment and citizenship programs.

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