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World Investment Migration Association
Global standards for residence, citizenship and investment migration professionals.
WIMA advances ethical practice, professional education, transparent information and institutional standards across the global investment migration sector.
Standards-led
Research-based
Member-governed
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02Verified Members
03Professional Certification
About WIMA
An Independent Global Professional Association
WIMA brings together professionals, firms, researchers and institutions committed to responsible residence, citizenship and investment migration practice.
Member-Led Oversight
Structures for accountability and institutional oversight.
Independent Expertise
Input from industry, academic and policy fields.
Standards
Professional Standards and Accountability
WIMA standards support ethical conduct, transparent disclosure, due diligence awareness and responsible client representation.
Code of Ethics
Principles for responsible professional conduct.
Professional Conduct
Rules for advisory practice and client care.
Due Diligence Guidelines
Risk awareness and source-of-funds review.
Client Disclosure Standards
Clear communication of fees, risks and limitations.
Complaints Process
A structured pathway for reporting concerns.
Countries & Programs
Countries & Programs
Explore residence, citizenship and investment migration programs by country, region, investment level and program status.
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WIMA Mobility Intelligence
Passport Mobility Index
Explore global access, compare passports and review entry policy indicators through WIMA's own passport mobility atlas.
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Built as a WIMA reference interface for professional research, country comparison and mobility review.
WIMA Accredited Partner Status
Organisation Accreditation for the Investment Migration Ecosystem
WIMA APS is an annual accreditation status for organisations active across advisory, legal, wealth, project, platform and institutional services in investment migration.
Status TypeAnnual
Review ScopeOrganisation
VerificationQR Status
Structured Online Submission
Organisations submit profile, category, market focus, references and declaration information through a clear application workflow.
WIMA Framework Assessment
Submitted information is reviewed against WIMA APS standards for identity, category, business profile and current status.
Certificate & Directory Visibility
Approved organisations receive a digital certificate, QR verification badge and partner directory visibility.
Certification
WIMA Certified Residence & Citizenship Planner
A professional credential for residence planning, citizenship pathways, investment migration, client disclosure, due diligence awareness and ethical advisory practice.
CredentialCRCP
Coverage4
RenewalAnnual
Residence & Citizenship Planning
Program structures, eligibility routes, investor pathways and jurisdictional distinctions.
Ethics & Disclosure
Client communication, professional conduct, conflict controls and transparent advisory practice.
Due Diligence Awareness
Risk indicators, source-of-funds review, documentation discipline and escalation awareness.
Annual Renewal
Continuing education, status verification and conduct compliance for credential holders.
Membership
A Global Association for the Investment Migration Sector
Membership is open to qualified professionals, advisory firms, legal practitioners, researchers, educators and institutions active across the sector.
Membership Types
Individual, corporate, academic and fellow categories.
Corporate Membership
For firms, institutions and industry organizations.
Member Directory
A searchable directory of verified WIMA members.
Apply for Membership
Submit an application for review.
Events
Events
International forums, regional meetings and policy roundtables for the global investment migration community.
Featured Program
Global professional forums
Structured convenings for advisors, legal practitioners, researchers, institutional partners and compliance professionals active across residence and citizenship planning.
Annual Global Investment Migration Forum
Senior-level forum on policy trends, standards, program integrity and professional practice.
Residence & Citizenship Policy Roundtables
Jurisdiction-focused sessions for program updates, policy review and market intelligence.
Due Diligence & Source-of-Funds Masterclass
Applied training for risk indicators, client documentation and escalation workflows.
Member Regulatory Briefing
Compact briefings covering rule changes, disclosure expectations and practice alerts.
Institutional Partner Summit
Cross-sector dialogue for education partners, research institutions and professional bodies.
Mobility Data & Market Intelligence Session
Research-led discussions on mobility access, program design and investor migration data.
Reports
Research & Policy Intelligence
Independent research, policy updates and market intelligence for responsible investment migration practice.
Annual Global Investment Migration Report
A structured review of residence, citizenship and investment migration developments across policy, mobility, compliance and professional standards.
Policy Brief
Program Integrity and Applicant Screening
Analysis of due diligence, disclosure and institutional safeguards across investment migration programs.
Market Outlook
Residence Planning Outlook
Trends in investor residence, golden visa structures and long-term settlement pathways.
Monitor
Citizenship Program Update
Reference notes on contribution routes, eligibility design, family inclusion and review status.
Practice Note
Client Disclosure Standards
Professional guidance for fees, risk statements, limitations and client communication discipline.
Data Review
Passport Mobility Access Brief
Mobility indicators and access changes for professional comparison and client research.
Compliance
Source-of-Funds Risk Notes
Applied indicators for documentation review, escalation triggers and advisory risk awareness.
Join WIMA
Join WIMA
Participate in a global professional association committed to standards, transparency, education and responsible investment migration practice.
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