January 2026 SC Q&A

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Another month, another round of policy shifts that quietly reshape mobility, taxation, and risk.

This January edition reflects a clear shift: mobility regimes are hardening. The US continues tightening immigration and visitor rules. CBI passports are under growing pressure, even as St. Vincent pushes further into the space. Italy raises its flat tax to €300,000. Canada loosens citizenship by descent—then closes the door behind it. In Eastern Europe, Belarus experiments with a niche CBI model, while across Europe the divergence sharpens: Sweden tightens, Spain resists.

In the Q&A section, we address a proposed Multibank sale and what it actually means for depositor risk, take a sober look at Venezuelan real estate and equities, and provide a practical update on where the Portuguese immigration process really stands today.

Here’s what’s inside:

  • US immigration and visitor rules tighten further
  • St. Vincent pushes CBI as global mobility comes under pressure
  • Italy raises its flat tax to €300,000
  • Canada expands citizenship by descent—then tightens it going forward
  • Belarus moves toward citizenship by investment — a niche play
  • Europe’s immigration split: Sweden tightens, Spain pushes back

Questions & Answers

  • Multibank’s proposed sale — what it means for depositor risk
  • Is Venezuelan real estate and the stock market an opportunity today?
  • The latest on Portugal’s immigration process

As always, the focus is on what actually changes incentives, timelines, and risk—stripped of press-release optimism or doomsday narratives.

World Events and Updates US Immigration and Visitor Rules Tightens Further The US continues to tighten the screws on who gets in—and on what terms.  In early January 2026, the State Department expanded its visa bond program to 38 countries, requiring certain visitors to post a $5,000 to $15,000 refundable bond just to be able…

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