Malta

Malta has become a sought-after destination for retirees worldwide, offering favourable tax treatment of foreign pension income and visa-free travel within the Schengen Area. Retirees are also drawn to Malta’s warm climate, laid-back lifestyle, and high-quality healthcare. To access the special tax regime and other benefits, retirees obtain residency through the Malta Retirement Programme.

Anna Semenyuk

Moving to a new country can be stressful, especially when language barriers make communication a challenge. Struggling to communicate using only gestures makes even simple tasks feel frustrating and overwhelming. Expats can skip this stress by choosing a destination where English is widely spoken. We've curated a list of 17 of the best countries for English speakers to live in, spanning Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa.

Alevtina Kalmuk

Obtaining Malta citizenship for exceptional services by direct investment costs at least €690,000. These costs are calculated per applicant and for a period of 5 years. The costs also depend on the number of family members in the application and how quickly it is processed.

Julia Loko

The fastest way to get European citizenship or residence is to participate in an investment program. The most sought after financial options include purchasing real estate, buying fund units and business investment. Which European country can be called ideal for investment immigration. For comparison, we take on Malta, Spain and Portugal.

Albert Ioffe

With over 9 million US citizens living abroad, according to the US Department of State, more Americans than ever before are choosing to pack their bags and relocate to new countries.  Whether it’s the allure of a lower cost of living, better career opportunities, or simply a change of scenery, the options for American expats are vast. But choosing the right destination can be daunting.  In this guide, we explore the easiest countries for Americans to move to, highlighting key factors like visa requirements, language, and ease of settling.

Alevtina Kalmuk

Of the top 10 happiest countries in the world, five countries are from the European Union. The region is renowned for its high quality of life, stable economic growth, and vast business opportunities. It is no wonder that the number of EU citizens continues to grow yearly. Let’s revise the main benefits of the EU passport and all possible ways to obtain one.

Vladlena Baranova

Citizens of some countries do not need a visa to enter the USA or the UK. Others can overcome this restriction by obtaining second citizenship in a country that offers visa-free access to both destinations. Explore the countries with visa-waiver agreements with the United States, the conditions for obtaining a 10-year US visitor visa, and which second passport is best for frequent travel to Great Britain.

Albert Ioffe

An individual can optimise their tax liabilities by changing their country of tax residency or registering a company abroad. To do this, they need to hold a residence permit, permanent residency, or second citizenship. Discover the countries where an investor can obtain a residence permit, permanent residency, or citizenship in order to reduce the tax due on their global income, get a refund of up to 100% of the corporate tax paid, or receive an exemption from paying corporate tax for 50 years.

Albert Ioffe

With a Digital Nomad Visa, Egyptian citizens can work remotely from over 40 countries, including European Union states like Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Malta. Each visa program has different requirements for potential applicants who need to prove a certain income amount from a foreign source, as well as buy or rent housing before obtaining the visa. Here’s a complete list of countries offering residence permits for remote workers, income requirements, and a handpicked selection of the best Digital Nomad Visas for Egyptians.

Albert Ioffe

Malta has an excellent healthcare system, with treatment that can be accessed via public and private facilities. The country has the lowest percentage of unmet medical examination needs in the EU according to the Health at a Glance 2022 report.

Julia Loko

According to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, investors consider Berlin, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Hamburg to be the most promising for real estate investments. The top ten also includes cities in Spain, Italy and Austria. Each European country has its own rules for buying an EU house. To help future cosmopolitans navigate them, we have compiled a guide to real estate in Europe. Immigrant Invest explains the average cost per square meter of housing, additional costs in buying European real estate, the amount of utility bills and annual taxes. The guide will be useful for cosmopolitans who are considering buying real estate in Europe to participate in programs for obtaining a residence permit or second citizenship.

Elena Ruda

Real estate in Malta is an excellent investment that allows you to apply for Malta citizenship and the opportunity to live in any EU country. Malta’s citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment requires applicants to purchase or rent residential property.

Igor Buglo

Let’s address common misconceptions related to EU citizenship: from the idea that one can buy a passport to the concept of a fictitious marriage.

Vladlena Baranova

Maltese medicine has a good level of service, which complies with the standards of the EU, but it costs lower than in some other EU countries such as Germany and France. At the same time, Malta’s healthcare costs are around 10% of the GDP. It’s quite a lot: in comparison, in Europe Germany has the highest costs — about 12,8%; and the lowest — Luxembourg with 5,8%. Let’s observe the Maltese healthcare system, how it works and how to get treatment if you’re a foreigner.

Julia Loko

A South African passport allows visiting 105 countries without a visa. Meanwhile, passports of EU countries allow travelling visa-free to up to 173 states; above that, they provide their holders with numerous benefits. Fortunately, South Africans can have dual citizenship and enjoy all the advantages of their second passports. Learn the details on obtaining dual citizenship for South Africans.

Lyle Julien

Investors can include their siblings in citizenship applications in the Caribbean countries, like Grenada or St Kitts and Nevis. Some European residency programs also allow applicants to obtain residence permits for brothers and sisters. And it’s possible to get a US Green Card for a sibling, too. But there are some peculiarities to consider, like age thresholds, high costs or an enormously long procedure. Let’s discuss all the conditions for getting a passport or an RP for a sibling.

Vladlena Baranova

45 countries around the world offer Digital Nomad Visas. They all have different requirements, benefits, costs of living, and climates. Thanks to this diversity, nomads can choose the most appropriate country for their needs. In this article, you will find a complete list of countries that offer Digital Nomad Visas with conditions and requirements that applicants should meet.

Albert Ioffe

The migration policy of many countries does not allow foreigners to obtain permanent residence without a temporary one. The exception is a few states that offer to get permanent residency by investment and skip the stage of temporary residence. The article discusses opportunities for immigration in different countries, and where it is cheaper to live and easier to settle.

Alevtina Kalmuk