Announcements
New visa programs, rule changes, price changes, program closures, and relocation incentives. Every announcement links the official source, and an item publishes only with an official source or two independent reputable outlets behind it.
Panama replaced the Qualified Investor visa rules effective September 16, 2026. First sale property still qualifies at USD 300,000, but resale property, securities, and state bank deposits now take USD 500,000, and a private bank deposit takes USD 750,000. Permanent residence is still granted directly.
Effective: 2026-09-16 · Last verified: 2026-10-15
The 60 day visa exemption is over. Since September 15, 2026, US passport holders get 30 days on arrival in Thailand, for tourism only.
Effective: 2026-09-15 · Last verified: 2026-10-15
The Philippine Retirement Authority reset the Special Resident Retiree's Visa terms effective September 1, 2025. The minimum age rose to 40, the Classic deposits rose, and two older variants no longer appear in the intake documents.
Effective: 2025-09-01 · Last verified: 2026-10-15