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United States
Trump to sell US Gold Card. Will the EB-5 visa be scrapped?Trump plans to replace the EB-5 visa with a Gold Card. His administration calls the current program "poorly managed"...

United States
Trump to end birthright citizenship in the USA: latest updatesUS birthright citizenship grants automatic citizenship to most individuals born on US soil, regardless of their...

United States
The Trump administration advocates for strict biological gender definitions. Where can transgender people be safer?The Trump administration has recently issued an executive order aimed at establishing policies that deny the concept...

Spain
Spain declared the end of the Golden Visa. Is there time to apply?From April 3rd, 2025, Spain will stop issuing residence permits by investment, also known as Golden Visas....

Australia
Australia's National Innovation Visa: a new frontier for global talentsThe Australian government has introduced a new visa called the National Innovation Visa, or NIV.The visa will...

Spain
25 best places to live, ranked by expat experienceInterNations has released its annual Expat City Ranking, highlighting the top destinations for expats worldwide....

Hungary
Hungary red-lighted Golden Visas by real estate investment. Here's whyHungary will not issue Golden Visas for real estate purchases. Investors had expected Hungary to start accepting...

Portugal
A milestone for EU travel: Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen Area in 2025Starting January 1st, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will fully join the Schengen Area. This allows their citizens to...

Malta
Malta has updated the conditions for obtaining permanent residency. What has changed?From January 1st, 2025, Malta is raising the threshold for property investment for those seeking permanent residency...

Hungary
Hungary approves the first fund under the Golden Visa Program. What does it mean for investors?The Hungarian government has issued the first licence to a real estate investment fund, four months after the launch...

Malta
With Kamala Harris defeated, more Americans are seeking backup residency options to relocateKamala Harris’ concession speech urged people not to be afraid of hard times since they will eventually...

Portugal
Trump won. Here are the best countries for Americans to move toIn the 2024 US presidential election, former President Donald Trump achieved a historic comeback by defeating Vice...

Cyprus
Cyprus plans to join the Schengen Area by 2025The Minister of Justice of Cyprus has submitted an application for the country to join the Schengen Area.According...

St Kitts & Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment: 3 recent changes investors need to know aboutSt Kitts and Nevis has updated the conditions for obtaining citizenship by investment.The new regulations were...

Turkey
Turkey launches a new Tech Visa: what is it and how to get itThe Türkiye Tech Visa was announced in September 2024. It is a three-year work permit available to highly skilled IT...

Vanuatu
The Solomon Islands citizenship by investment: what is it and is it worth a shotThe Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands is a neighbour to Vanuatu, where investors can obtain a second passport by...

Greece
Greece introduces new Golden Visa option: startup investmentGreece plans to grant residence permits to those investing in local startups, as revealed by Prime Minister Kyriakos...

Cyprus
Cyprus citizens to travel visa-free to the US: what’s known about the US Visa Waiver ProgramIn July 2024, the Cyprus government ratified a bill to the House of Representatives to pursue membership in the US...

Spain
Best countries for expats and reasons to move thereThose looking for a second home abroad may feel overwhelmed by the numerous destinations available worldwide. To...

Portugal
Portugal might be the first EU country to issue a Golden Visa by Bitcoin investmentAlessandro Palombo, the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Fund, brought up on X that possessing Bitcoin valued at...

Indonesia
New Indonesia Golden Visa: long-term residency not only for investorsIndonesia has launched the Golden Visa for various categories of foreigners, such as individual investors, company...

Spain
3 reasons to get the Spanish Golden Visa now. Before it’s endedThe ruling Spanish Socialist Party has put forward a proposal to abolish residence permits by investments....

Thailand
Destination Thailand Visa: the cost and requirements unveiledThailand has introduced the requirements for the digital nomad visa. A five-year Destination Thailand Visa will...

Canada
Canada’s parents and grandparents programme is all set: who is eligible and how to applyCanada is welcoming its residents' parents and grandparents again. The 2024 PGP round of invitations commenced...

Antigua & Barbuda
Caribbean CBI thresholds raised: how to secure a second passport under old termsGrenada, Dominica, and St Lucia doubled their minimum investment thresholds from July 1st, 2024.Antigua and Barbuda...

Australia
Australia introduces National Innovation Visa to replace Global Talent and BIIP programsIn alignment with Australia's Migration Strategy, the government has announced the introduction of the National...

UAE
The UAE has launched a new 10-year Blue Residence Visa: who is eligible?The UAE has announced a new long-term residency program called Blue Residence. It is designed for foreigners who...

St Lucia
5 upcoming changes in St Lucia CBI program that investors need to know aboutThe Prime Minister of Saint Lucia has announced that the country will participate in a Memorandum of Agreement...

Sweden
10 best cities in the world to live with children in 2024Compare the Market evaluated thirty-eight cities from various countries to identify the best family-friendly...

France
A month is left to buy a house for 1 euro in France. But what’s the catch?A French town is enticing new residents by offering a house for just 1 euro in Saint-Amand-Montrond. The town is...

Turkey
5 things to know about the new Türkiye Digital Nomad VisaTürkiye introduced its Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024, marking the country's first venture into attracting remote...

Spain
Spain ending Golden Visa: why, when, and what are the possible outcomesOn April 9th, the Spanish Cabinet approved the cancellation of the residency by investment program. This was...

Italy
Italy has launched a Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and benefits explainedItaly started accepting applications for the Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024. Highly skilled professionals are now...

Antigua & Barbuda
Three Caribbean countries to raise investment threshold to $200,000 by June 30thAntigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Grenada have agreed to increase the minimum investment threshold for their...

Portugal
Portugal crypto taxes law: unpacking the latest crypto regulationPortugal used to be a crypto tax haven until 2023 when the country started applying a 28% tax on short-term crypto...

Greece
Greece has revised the Golden Visa in 2024: what are the updates and how to get residency under the old conditionsThe Greek Parliament has officially approved the new rules for obtaining the Golden Visa. Amendments to the law were...

Portugal
3 popular myths about the Portugal Golden Visa new rules debunkedFollowing the enactment of the controversial Mais Habitação bill by the Portuguese government in October 2023,...

Greece
Unpacking the Greece Golden Visa price hike: how to get a residence permit and save €150,000The cost of obtaining a Greece residence permit by investment will nearly double, rising from €250,000...

Antigua & Barbuda
Navigating the Caribbean regattas: a schedule for 2024Each year, the Caribbean Sea hosts around 20 regattas, varying in difficulty and scale. Antigua Sailing Week, the...

UAE
New Dubai Golden Visa rules: what has changed for investors?Dubai eased the rules for a 10-year Golden Visa in January 2024. The minimum down payment has decreased from 50 to...

Antigua & Barbuda
Caribbean cruises: where to go in 2024Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. It set off its first voyage on January 27th, 2024. Aboard...

Germany
3 major changes to German citizenship lawIn January 2024, Germany adopted a new citizenship law. The new rules will come into effect as soon...

Hungary
Hungary Golden Visa returns with new conditions and investment optionsThe Hungarian Government plans to relaunch a Golden Visa program that allows wealthy foreigners to obtain a...

Portugal
Portugal takes the 1st place as the best country for digital nomadsDigital nomads choose Portugal over other countries for safety, sunny weather, and lower cost of living, as stated...

St Kitts & Nevis
6 new EU directives that will make it harder to get citizenship by investmentThe European Union has presented several directives for countries that provide CBI programs. According to them, the...

UAE
15 countries with the hardest paths to citizenship by naturalization in 2023A foreigner typically must live in a country for 5—10 years before applying for citizenship, though some countries...

Greece
Record-breaking Greece residence permit program: how many investors got golden visas in 2023?The number of investors who want to get a "golden visa" to Greece has almost tripled at the beginning of...

Spain
Where to buy property in Spain, and how to get a residence permit in 2023?Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia are the most popular cities in Spain to buy residential real estate in 2023. The...

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