IMI Private Briefing Q1 2026: confidential IM market insights now available

The IMI Private Briefing for Q1 2026 has been released — a confidential collection of insights into key developments in the IM space and residence/citizenship-by-investment programs.

If you are an IMI Pro or IMI Sovereign, you can access a password-protected PDF right now on the IMI Private Briefings page.

The edition outlines the topics at a high level, without disclosing sensitive details. Among the areas discussed in Q1 2026:

• Several countries are working on new citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, including scenarios alongside a golden visa, while advisors are already engaged in advanced negotiations.
• One jurisdiction is assessing a new residency track with a potential pathway to citizenship, while another country has definitively shelved its CBI plans.
• Beyond a high-profile court dispute, the focus includes emerging risks and scenarios surrounding a major European golden visa program.
• A case is described involving the sale of citizenship in an EU country where no official program exists; the estimated cost is roughly half a million euros.
• Reports indicate that the Caribbean program is preparing to increase fees and shift to operations aligned with a new regional regulator.
• For a newer program, it is noted that some cases may take nearly a year for reasons not related to proper due diligence.
• It is also mentioned that one of the industry’s well-established companies is considering a merger or partnership to finance its global expansion.

Want to track how investment residency and Golden Visas evolve in real life—before it hits public headlines? At Digital Nomad, we compile and interpret key market signals so you can assess country scenarios, timelines, and requirements more confidently. Visit https://digital-nomad.gr/en/goldenvisa to learn how to prepare for shifts in CBI/Golden Visa programs and reduce risk when choosing a path.

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