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Albania Investor Unique Permit Guide
Current 2026 guide to Albania's Investor Unique Permit, including the 10,000,000 lek investment threshold, staffing ratio, fees and renewal path.
AlgeriaAlgeria Business Owner, Entrepreneur and Investor Residence Guide
Guide to Algeria's professional-card and residence framework for foreign business owners, investors and independent professionals, including AAPI procedures.
AlgeriaAlgeria Business Visa Guide for Commercial Visits
Current guide to Algeria's business visa for meetings and commercial missions, including invitation requirements and the boundary with employment.
American SamoaAmerican Samoa Foreign Investor Permit Guide
Current guide to American Samoa's statutory foreign-investment certificate and investor entry permit, including capital thresholds, fees, one-year validity and restrictions.
AngolaAngola Investor Visa: Investment Registration & Residence Path 2026
Guide to Angola's investor visa for registered private investment, including who qualifies, two-year validity, 30-working-day processing and the three-year residence bridge for actual investors.
Antigua and BarbudaAntigua Investor and Entrepreneur Residence: 2026 Guide
Guide to Antigua and Barbuda's Class D entrepreneur/investor residence category, including the two-year work-permit history and the distinction from citizenship by investment.
AustriaAustria Start-up Founders Red-White-Red Card: 2026 Guide
Austria start-up founder RWR Card guide covering innovation, €30,000 capital, 50% equity and the 50-point threshold.
BangladeshBangladesh PI/P1 Investor Visa in 2026
A practical guide to Bangladesh's PI private-investor visa, authority recommendations, work-permit distinction, family category and investment-threshold cautions.
BelgiumBelgium Investor Visa 2026: Business Investment vs Golden Visa Claims
Belgium does not publish a general passive residence-by-investment program; active investors and founders usually need to qualify through regional professional-card rules.
BeninBenin Business Visa: Requirements and 2026 Rules
Current guide to Benin's business visa under Decree 2026-049, including purpose, two-year validity, 90-day-per-entry rule, documents and founder use cases.
BeninBenin Entrepreneur and Self-Employment Visa Guide
Guide for founders, freelancers and self-employed operators in Benin: company formation, business/professional visa choices, residence and the limits of incorporation.
BeninBenin ZES Investor Resident Card Guide
Current guide to Benin's five-year Glo-Djigbé Special Economic Zone resident card for qualifying foreign investors and operators.
BermudaBermuda Entrepreneur and Business Work Permits
Guide to Bermuda's Global Entrepreneur, New Business and related company-linked work-permit mechanisms for founders and investors in 2026.
BoliviaBolivia Multiple Business and Investment Visa in 2026
Guide to Bolivia's one-year multiple-entry visa for investment and business activity, including 90-day stay limits and why it is not investor residence.
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaCaribbean Netherlands Investor Residence in 2026
Guide to the Caribbean Netherlands investor residence purpose, including the current USD 365,000 investment evidence, 18-month realisation period, documents and 2026 fees.
BotswanaBotswana Investor and Entrepreneur Immigration in 2026
Guide to Botswana's investor and entrepreneur framework, including investor work-permit evidence, business and investment visas, BITC facilitation, exemption and permanent-residence rules.
BrazilBrazil Company Executive Visa: Corporate Investor and Manager Residence Guide
Current 2026 guide to Brazil RN 11 residence for administrators, managers, directors and executives of foreign-invested Brazilian companies, including R$600,000 and R$150,000-plus-10-jobs thresholds.
BrazilBrazil Entrepreneur and Investor Visa: RN 13 Business Residence Guide
Current 2026 guide to Brazil RN 13 residence for individual investors and founders, including the R$500,000 standard threshold, qualifying R$150,000 innovation route and indefinite residence.
Brunei DarussalamBrunei Entrepreneur and Investor Long-Term Business Pass in 2026
Guide to Brunei's Long-Term Business Visit Pass for qualifying foreign company owners and investors, including company-registration limits and startup-visa misconceptions.
BulgariaBulgaria Entrepreneur Residence in 2026
Official-source guide to Bulgaria commercial-activity residence.
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso Business and Entrepreneur Visa Options in 2026
Guide to Burkina Faso business visas, entrepreneur and startup searches, foreign-trader authorization, company registration and the separation between business and work rights.
BurundiBurundi Entrepreneur and Investor Immigration in 2026
Guide to Burundi immigration for founders and investors, covering company registration, establishment-visa evidence, investor work permits and investment-code incentives.
Cabo VerdeCabo Verde Entrepreneur and Investment Residence in 2026
Guide to Cabo Verde temporary residence for investment or economically relevant activity, including founder/startup mapping, evidence alternatives, workforce condition and fees.
CambodiaCambodia Business Registration and Investor Setup: 2026 Immigration Guide
How foreign entrepreneurs register a Cambodian company, separate business/tax/QIP steps from immigration, and connect company setup to the E/EB and work-permit framework.
CambodiaCambodia EB Business Extension: 2026 Guide for Workers, Founders and Freelancers
How Cambodia's EB business extension fits foreign workers, people starting businesses and freelancers, and why work-permit evidence matters for longer stays.
CambodiaCambodia Ordinary Type E Business Visa: 2026 Entry Guide
Current guide to Cambodia's Type E ordinary/business entry visa, including the 2026 e-Visa expansion, current fee, validity, stay period and how it differs from EB extensions.
CambodiaCambodia QIP Investor Temporary Long-Term Stay: 2026 Guide
How Cambodia's Law on Investment supports temporary long-term stay and work authorization for qualifying registered-project investors, families and foreign employees.
CameroonCameroon Entrepreneur and Business Residence in 2026
How founders and business operators map to Cameroon's promoter, independent-worker, long-stay visa and residence-permit framework.
CameroonCameroon Long-Stay Visa in 2026: Work, Business and Independent Activity
How Cameroon's long-stay visa works for stays over six months, including employment, liberal professions, commercial activity and the e-visa process.
CanadaCanada Significant-Benefit Entrepreneur Work Permit: 2026 Guide
How an entrepreneur or qualifying self-employed professional may seek an LMIA-exempt work permit by demonstrating significant economic, social or cultural benefit to Canada.
CanadaCanada Provincial Entrepreneur Programs: 2026 Business Immigration Guide
Current 2026 overview of active provincial and territorial entrepreneur immigration pathways, including B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Atlantic provinces, PEI, Yukon, NWT and Québec.
Central African RepublicCentral African Republic Business and Investor Establishment in 2026
How business founders and investors fit into the Central African Republic's Investment Charter, establishment procedures, visa and residence framework.
ChileInternational Agreements Temporary Residence — Chile 2026
Chile temporary residence under qualifying international agreements, including treaty provisions that can cover specified business persons.
ChileInvestor and Related Personnel Residence — Chile 2026
Chile temporary residence for specified foreign investors, senior managers and related specialist personnel under SERMIG's investor subcategory.
ChileMERCOSUR Reciprocity Residence — Chile 2026
Chile temporary residence under the current MERCOSUR reciprocity framework for eligible nationals of specified participating states.
ChileMultiple-Entry Business Residence — Chile 2026
Chile temporary residence for foreign executives or managers who need repeated entry for business or investment management in Chile.
ChileRetiree and Rentista Residence — Chile 2026
Chile temporary residence for qualifying retirees and people receiving regular income from real estate or financial assets.
ChinaInnovation and Entrepreneurship Residence Permit — China January 2025
Restricted entrepreneurship residence facilitation for qualifying foreign graduates and innovation or startup-team members.
ColombiaColombia Business Owner Visa: Entrepreneur and Partner Requirements
Current 2026 guide to Colombia's M Partner/Owner visa, including the 100-SMLMV capital test, company evidence, work rights, family and Resident pathway.
Costa RicaCosta Rica Investor Visa: Post-July-2026 Investment Threshold Guide
Current 2026 guide to Costa Rica investor temporary residence, explaining qualifying investments, two-year residence, renewal and the legal mismatch after Law 9996's temporary US$150,000 threshold expired in July 2026.
Costa RicaCosta Rica Rentista Visa: US$2,500 Income and Residency Guide
Current 2026 guide to Costa Rica's Rentista temporary residence, including the US$2,500 monthly stable-rent requirement, two-year evidence period, dependants, renewal and permanent-residence path.
CroatiaCroatia Self-Employment Work Permit: Business Owner Requirements and €26,544.56 Investment
Current 2026 guide to Croatia's stay-and-work permit for self-employed majority owners: 51% ownership, €26,544.56 investment, three Croatian employees, salary tests, family and settlement.
EcuadorAndean Community Residence — Ecuador 2026
Two-year Andean temporary residence for eligible citizens of Community of Andean Nations member states, with broad work rights under Decision 878.
EcuadorBusiness Visitor — Acts of Commerce and Other Activities — Ecuador 2026
Short-stay Ecuador visitor visa for acts of commerce, business contacts and other authorized activities, with multiple entries for up to 180 days.
EcuadorInvestor Residence — Ecuador 2026
Ecuador temporary investor residence for qualifying deposits, real estate, Ecuador-company equity and specified state investment contracts.
EcuadorMERCOSUR Residence — Ecuador 2026
Two-year Ecuador temporary residence for nationals covered by the MERCOSUR Residence Agreement who intend to carry out lawful activities.
EcuadorRentista Residence — Ecuador 2026
Two-year Ecuador temporary rentista residence for qualifying lawful personal rental, investment or similar income.
EstoniaEstonia Business Residence Permit 2026: Entrepreneur and Self-Employment Guide
Current guide to Estonia's temporary residence permit for enterprise, including the €65,000 company and €16,000 sole-proprietor capital rules, business plan, fees, quota, renewal and settlement.
EstoniaEstonia Investor Visa 2026: €1 Million Large Investor Residence Permit Guide
Current guide to Estonia's large-investor temporary residence permit, including the €1 million investment threshold, qualifying companies/funds, quota exemption, fees, family and settlement.
FranceFrance Investor Visa 2026: Talent Direct Economic Investment Guide
A 2026 guide to France's talent-porteur de projet direct economic investment route, including the €300,000 fixed-asset threshold, company relationship and jobs commitment.
GermanyGermany Self-Employment Visa 2026: Entrepreneur and Startup Founder Guide
Current guide to Germany's §21(1) residence permit for commercial entrepreneurs and startup founders, including economic-interest tests, financing, documents and settlement.
GreeceGreece Business Investor Visa: Company and Investment Residence Routes 2026
Guide to Greece's business and financial investor residence routes under Articles 97–99, including €500,000 company participation, €4 million company tests and qualifying financial investments.
GreeceGreece Golden Visa 2026: €800k, €400k and €250k Property Routes
Current Greece Golden Visa guide covering €800,000 and €400,000 general property thresholds, €250,000 special property categories, 120 m² rules, restrictions, family, fees and renewal.
Hong KongInvestment as Entrepreneurs — Hong Kong 2026
Hong Kong entrepreneur admission guide covering economic contribution, business plans, investment, jobs and innovation factors.
IndonesiaIndonesia Business Visa: C2, D2 and Pre-Investment Visitor Guide
Current 2026 guide to Indonesia business visitor visas, centered on C2 for meetings and negotiations, with D2 multiple-entry and C12 pre-investment alternatives.
JapanJapan Business Manager Visa 2026
Current 2026 guide to Japan's Business Manager status after the October 2025 reform, including capital, employee, office, language and experience requirements.
NetherlandsNetherlands Investor Visa 2026: Closed Route and Legacy Renewal Guide
The Dutch wealthy-foreign-investor residence scheme is closed to new applicants. This guide explains the 17 April 2024 abolition and legacy renewal rules.
North MacedoniaSelf-Employment and Company Owner Residence — North Macedonia
Work/self-employment residence framework used by qualifying foreign owners, co-owners and managers of North Macedonian companies.
PhilippinesSpecial Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) — Philippines 2026
Special non-immigrant route for a qualifying foreign entrepreneur who actually employs and maintains at least ten Filipino workers.
PortugalPortugal ARI business investment residence route
Portugal's active ARI investment-residence regime for qualifying business investors, including the 10-job route and €500,000 company-capital option with permanent-employment conditions.
PortugalPortugal Entrepreneur Visa (D2): Business Owner and Founder Guide
Portugal's D2 entrepreneur route for founders and business owners making or planning a credible Portuguese investment, with no universal statutory minimum investment.
Saint LuciaSaint Lucia CSME Right of Establishment
Saint Lucia's CSME right-of-establishment process for qualifying CARICOM nationals establishing a business or economic enterprise.
Saudi ArabiaEntrepreneur Residency — Saudi Arabia 2026
Saudi Premium Residency for qualifying entrepreneurs, with separate Category 1 and Category 2 funding, ownership and job-creation criteria.
SerbiaSelf-Employment Single Permit — Serbia
Serbia treats self-employment as an employment sub-basis that can lead to a visa D for employment or a single permit for temporary residence and work.
SingaporeSingapore EntrePass 2026
Current guide to Singapore's EntrePass for qualifying venture-backed or innovative founders.
SpainSpain Entrepreneur Visa: ENISA Innovative Founder Route
A 2026 guide to Spain's Law 14/2013 entrepreneur residence authorization for innovative founders, including ENISA assessment, no fixed minimum investment, family, fees and renewal.
SpainSpain Golden Visa 2026: Closure, Existing Holders and Alternatives
Spain's Golden Visa closed to new applications on 3 April 2025. This 2026 guide explains the statutory transition for pending cases, existing investor permits and renewals.
United KingdomInnovator Founder — United Kingdom Immigration Guide 2026
Current 2026 guide to the UK Innovator Founder route for endorsed innovative, viable and scalable businesses.
United StatesInternational Entrepreneur Parole — United States Guide 2026
Current guide to International Entrepreneur Parole, including startup age, ownership, $311,071 investment / $124,429 grant thresholds, parole duration and work limits.
UzbekistanIT Visa for IT Park Founders — Uzbekistan
IT Visa pathway for qualifying founders or participants of companies holding IT Park resident status.