How to get permanent residency in Qatar (2025): Eligibility, application steps, and key benefits explained | World News

Qatar emerges high with its Permanent Residency programme/Representative Image TL;DR: Qatar grants up to 100 permanent residency permits annually under Law No. (10) of 2018 issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Eligibility depends on continuous residence: 20 years if born abroad, or 10 years if born in Qatar. Must also meet Arab proficiency, good […]

Live in Oman for 10 years: How to qualify for long-term residency by investment | World News

Oman’s investor visa offers self-sponsored 5- and 10-year residency to global investors/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman grants 5- and 10-year renewable residencies to eligible foreign investors. Investment thresholds: OMR 250,000 (USD 650k) for 5 years; OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) for 10 years. Investment options include real estate, business equity, government bonds, or bank deposits. Residency […]

Bahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value? | World News

Applicants now weigh Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi residency schemes for affordability, flexibility, and family benefits/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency is one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency available in 2025. The UAE’s Golden Visa requires AED 2 million (USD 545,000) investment or comes via talent with nomination, with complex renewal criteria. Saudi […]

Forget the UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain’s residency offers more freedom, lower costs: Here’s the application process | World News

Bahrain is quietly emerging as the Gulf’s most affordable and flexible destination for long-term residency, offering expats and investors an easier path than the UAE or Saudi Arabia/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the UAE’s Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency. With easier […]

Exit permits, KD800 rule: What expats need to know about Kuwait’s new visa and residency policy | World News

New Kuwait rules require employer-approved exit and KD800 income to sponsor dependents (Representational Image) Kuwait has long been a destination for expatriates, attracting workers worldwide with promises of stable jobs and tax-free salaries. However, the Gulf nation is now tightening controls on who enters, stays, and leaves, introducing new rules that impact everything from labor […]

‘Trump Card is coming’: $5m gold card offering US residency now accepting applications; key details

(Source: Donald Trump’s Truth Social account) The much-hyped “Trump Card” is now officially open for registration, offering wealthy foreigners a chance to join a waiting list. US President Donald Trump describes it as a premium route toward US citizenship, for a hefty $5 million price tag.The official website, TrumpCard.gov, features an image of the shiny […]

UAE Golden Visa vs top EU residency programs (Portugal, Greece, Malta & more): which one works best for you? | World News

Image generated by AI for illustrative and creative purposes only For those seeking global mobility, financial security, or a second home, Golden Visa and Citizenship by Investment programs open doors to new opportunities. Whether it’s residency in Europe, business expansion in the UAE, or access to visa-free travel worldwide, these programs offer fast tracks to […]