Panama: territorial tax system, permanent residency granted immediately — but 12 hours time difference
Panama taxes only income derived domestically; foreign income is generally not taxed. Qualified In…
Australia: investment program closed in 2024 — what options remain
Visa 188 and Significant Investor Visa stopped accepting new applications since mid-2024. Australia shifted to talent attraction. However there is …
New Zealand: direct permanent residency, citizenship in 5 years, plus Australia entry rights
Active Investor Plus restructured in 2025 — more active investment, lower capital threshold. Direct permanent residency, no…
Japan: permanent residency 1–3 years with high-skill status — but no dual citizenship
Japan does not allow Vietnamese citizenship when naturalizing, so the reasonable target is permanent residency. Highly Skilled Professional categ…
South Korea: F-2 then F-5 — clear permanent residency pathway through investment
South Korea has a genuine investment relocation program: designated area real estate or public development funds, granting F-2, and after 5 years…
Cyprus: EU permanent residency English-speaking — but not yet Schengen
Citizenship program was abolished since 2020. Remaining is permanent residency program with very light maintenance requirements. Law …
Singapore: GIP permanent residency — and what few mention about military obligations
Global Investor Programme grants instant permanent residency but is strict and the world's most expensive. Two things to know first: S…
Malta: EU nation speaking English — and legal warnings to know
EU's smallest country, English is official language, good healthcare and education. But citizenship program under investment …
Canada: free healthcare, Start-up Visa — and no more buyback routes
Quebec's investment program has been suspended for years. The realistic path now is Start-up Visa granting direct permanent residency, or…