5 ‘golden visa’ hot spots where the world’s elites flocked to in 2025

5 ‘golden visa’ hot spots where the world’s elites flocked to in 2025

So-called “golden” visas enjoyed a boom in popularity among America’s wealthiest over the past year. Mo Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory and consultancy firm, told Fox News Digital that many Americans realized these special visas represent “the ultimate insurance policy against uncertainty.” Bennis shared the top five destinations his … Read more

New Zealand sees ‘golden’ visa boom, rolls out brand-new offering

New Zealand sees ‘golden’ visa boom, rolls out brand-new offering

With more countries wooing Americans today with “golden” visa offerings, those who have had success are presenting even more opportunities. New Zealand recently eased its rules to attract more high-net-worth individuals to its “golden” visa programs. Changes include removing an English language requirement and relaxing the amount of time required for people to spend there. The … Read more

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour due to visa issues

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour due to visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member was set to tour in support of his book, “Cat on the Road to Findout,” which will release in … Read more

Wealthy Americans are quietly buying their way out of US with ‘golden’ visa programs

Wealthy Americans are quietly buying their way out of US with ‘golden’ visa programs

America’s elite are increasingly drawn to “golden” visa programs with new opportunities emerging in sunny and desirable locations. The latest countries to be included in the trend are some Caribbean Islands — namely, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia. The islands offer citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, also dubbed “golden passports.” The visa … Read more

Tourists from over 70 countries can now visit China without a visa

Tourists from over 70 countries can now visit China without a visa

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government has been steadily expanding visa-free entry in a bid to boost tourism, the economy, and its … Read more

Beloved Mexican singer Julión Álvarez forced to postpone sold-out AT&T Stadium concert after his visa was revoked

Beloved Mexican singer Julión Álvarez forced to postpone sold-out AT&T Stadium concert after his visa was revoked

Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Julión Álvarez was forced to postpone his concert at AT&T Stadium in Texas after his visa to enter the United States was revoked a day before he was to perform in front of a sold-out crowd.  Álvarez representatives said the singer was informed he would be unable to enter the US the day before … Read more

Australian woman reveals how being ‘refused’ at the US border has changed her life

Australian woman reveals how being ‘refused’ at the US border has changed her life

An Australian woman who was rejected at the US border and put on the first flight back to Brisbane says the ordeal has been life-changing in the worst possible way ever since. In 2022, Queenslander Madolline Gourley arrived to the always-chaotic Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a flight in from Brisbane. Gourley revealed to … Read more

Prince Harry’s visa will stay private despite admitted drug use, judge rules

Prince Harry’s visa will stay private despite admitted drug use, judge rules

Prince Harry just scored a major legal victory. A judge ruled that the Duke of Sussex’s U.S visa will stay private after a think tank tried to get his application released to prove whether or not he mentioned his past drug use. According to BBC, U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols on Monday declared that “the public … Read more

Italy establishes digital nomad visa for remote workers — how to qualify

Italy establishes digital nomad visa for remote workers — how to qualify

Ciao, remote workers! Italy has launched a digital nomad visa to allow remote workers to live and work in the country long-term. The visa went into effect on April 4, permitting foreigners to remain in the country for up to a year. It can be renewed annually. The digital nomad visa went into effect on … Read more

1,500 passengers trapped on cruise ship at port because of visa debacle

1,500 passengers trapped on cruise ship at port because of visa debacle

A cruise ship at a port in Spain has been forced to hold all 1,500 passengers on board, after a group from Bolivia failed to obtain the correct visa documents to enter the European border-free Schengen area. According to reports, cruise ship MSC Armonia remains detained in Barcelona, with authorities scrambling to sort the situation. … Read more

I was ghosted by my husband after his visa approval: ‘He fooled everyone’

I was ghosted by my husband after his visa approval: ‘He fooled everyone’

He rode off into the sunset — without her. An Australian woman claims her American ex-husband ghosted her one day after securing an Australian partner visa. Isabelle Glastonbury, 31, said she met the unidentified Texan in Dallas in 2015 and got engaged one year later, relocating to the land down under in 2018. They cemented … Read more

Traveler’s visa cancelled over surprising find at Perth airport

Traveler’s visa cancelled over surprising find at Perth airport

A man traveling from overseas has been fined $2,664 and had his visa cancelled after he tried to bring 13 pounds of meat products through Perth airport. The international traveller had arrived at Perth airport from a country known to have foot and mouth disease on October 18. Australian biosecurity officers uncovered the undeclared meat … Read more