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Portugal

A milestone for EU travel: Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen Area in 2025

Starting January 1st, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will fully join the Schengen Area. This allows their citizens to...

A milestone for EU travel: Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen Area in 2025

Spain

Spain declared the end of the Golden Visa. Is there time to apply?

From January 1st, 2025, Spain might stop issuing residence permits by investment, also known as Golden Visas....

Spain declared the end of the Golden Visa. Is there time to apply?

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...

Malta has updated the conditions for obtaining permanent residency. What has changed?

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...

Hungary approves the first fund under the Golden Visa Program. What does it mean for investors?

Malta

With Kamala Harris defeated, more Americans are seeking backup residency options to relocate

Kamala Harris’ concession speech urged people not to be afraid of hard times since they will eventually...

With Kamala Harris defeated, more Americans are seeking backup residency options to relocate

Portugal

Trump won. Here are the best countries for Americans to move to

In the 2024 US presidential election, former President Donald Trump achieved a historic comeback by defeating Vice...

Trump won. Here are the best countries for Americans to move to

Cyprus

Cyprus plans to join the Schengen Area by 2025

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

Cyprus plans to join the Schengen Area by 2025

St Kitts & Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment: 3 recent changes investors need to know about

St Kitts and Nevis has updated the conditions for obtaining citizenship by investment.The new regulations were...

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment: 3 recent changes investors need to know about

Turkey

Turkey launches a new Tech Visa: what is it and how to get it

The Türkiye Tech Visa was announced in September 2024. It is a three-year work permit available to highly skilled IT...

Turkey launches a new Tech Visa: what is it and how to get it

Vanuatu

The Solomon Islands citizenship by investment: what is it and is it worth a shot

The Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands is a neighbour to Vanuatu, where investors can obtain a second passport by...

The Solomon Islands citizenship by investment: what is it and is it worth a shot

Greece

Greece introduces new Golden Visa option: startup investment

Greece plans to grant residence permits to those investing in local startups, as revealed by Prime Minister Kyriakos...

Greece introduces new Golden Visa option: startup investment

Cyprus

Cyprus citizens to travel visa-free to the US: what’s known about the US Visa Waiver Program

In July 2024, the Cyprus government ratified a bill to the House of Representatives to pursue membership in the US...

Cyprus citizens to travel visa-free to the US: what’s known about the US Visa Waiver Program

Spain

Best countries for expats and reasons to move there

Those looking for a second home abroad may feel overwhelmed by the numerous destinations available worldwide. To...

Best countries for expats and reasons to move there

Portugal

Portugal might be the first EU country to issue a Golden Visa by Bitcoin investment

Alessandro Palombo, the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Fund, brought up on X that possessing Bitcoin valued at...

Portugal might be the first EU country to issue a Golden Visa by Bitcoin investment

Indonesia

New Indonesia Golden Visa: long-term residency not only for investors

Indonesia has launched the Golden Visa for various categories of foreigners, such as individual investors, company...

New Indonesia Golden Visa: long-term residency not only for investors

Spain

3 reasons to get the Spanish Golden Visa now. Before it’s ended

The ruling Spanish Socialist Party has put forward a proposal to abolish residence permits by investments....

3 reasons to get the Spanish Golden Visa now. Before it’s ended

Thailand

Destination Thailand Visa: the cost and requirements unveiled

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

Destination Thailand Visa: the cost and requirements unveiled

Canada

Canada’s parents and grandparents programme is all set: who is eligible and how to apply

Canada is welcoming its residents' parents and grandparents again. The 2024 PGP round of invitations commenced...

Canada’s parents and grandparents programme is all set: who is eligible and how to apply

Antigua & Barbuda

Caribbean CBI thresholds raised: how to secure a second passport under old terms

Grenada, Dominica, and St Lucia doubled their minimum investment thresholds from July 1st, 2024.Antigua and Barbuda...

Caribbean CBI thresholds raised: how to secure a second passport under old terms

Australia

Australia introduces National Innovation Visa to replace Global Talent and BIIP programs

In alignment with Australia's Migration Strategy, the government has announced the introduction of the National...

Australia introduces National Innovation Visa to replace Global Talent and BIIP programs

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...

The UAE has launched a new 10-year Blue Residence Visa: who is eligible?

St Lucia

5 upcoming changes in St Lucia CBI program that investors need to know about

The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia has announced that the country will participate in a Memorandum of Agreement...

5 upcoming changes in St Lucia CBI program that investors need to know about

Sweden

10 best cities in the world to live with children in 2024

Compare the Market evaluated thirty-eight cities from various countries to identify the best family-friendly...

10 best cities in the world to live with children in 2024

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...

A month is left to buy a house for 1 euro in France. But what’s the catch?

Turkey

5 things to know about the new Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa

Türkiye introduced its Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024, marking the country's first venture into attracting remote...

5 things to know about the new Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa

Spain

Spain ending Golden Visa: why, when, and what are the possible outcomes

On April 9th, the Spanish Cabinet approved the cancellation of the residency by investment program. This was...

Spain ending Golden Visa: why, when, and what are the possible outcomes

Italy

Italy has launched a Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and benefits explained

Italy started accepting applications for the Digital Nomad Visa in April 2024. Highly skilled professionals are now...

Italy has launched a Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and benefits explained

Antigua & Barbuda

Three Caribbean countries to raise investment threshold to $200,000 by June 30th

Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Grenada have agreed to increase the minimum investment threshold for their...

Three Caribbean countries to raise investment threshold to $200,000 by June 30th

Portugal

Portugal crypto taxes law: unpacking the latest crypto regulation

Portugal used to be a crypto tax haven until 2023 when the country started applying a 28% tax on short-term crypto...

Portugal crypto taxes law: unpacking the latest crypto regulation

Greece

Greece has revised the Golden Visa in 2024: what are the updates and how to get residency under the old conditions

The Greek Parliament has officially approved the new rules for obtaining the Golden Visa. Amendments to the law were...

Greece has revised the Golden Visa in 2024: what are the updates and how to get residency under the old conditions

Portugal

3 popular myths about the Portugal Golden Visa new rules debunked

Following the enactment of the controversial Mais Habitação bill by the Portuguese government in October 2023,...

3 popular myths about the Portugal Golden Visa new rules debunked

Greece

Unpacking the Greece Golden Visa price hike: how to get a residence permit and save €150,000

The cost of obtaining a Greece residence permit by investment will nearly double, rising from €250,000...

Unpacking the Greece Golden Visa price hike: how to get a residence permit and save €150,000

Antigua & Barbuda

Navigating the Caribbean regattas: a schedule for 2024

Each year, the Caribbean Sea hosts around 20 regattas, varying in difficulty and scale. Antigua Sailing Week, the...

Navigating the Caribbean regattas: a schedule for 2024

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...

New Dubai Golden Visa rules: what has changed for investors?

Antigua & Barbuda

Caribbean cruises: where to go in 2024

Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. It set off its first voyage on January 27th, 2024. Aboard...

Caribbean cruises: where to go in 2024

Germany

3 major changes to German citizenship law

In January 2024, Germany adopted a new citizenship law. The new rules will come into effect as soon...

3 major changes to German citizenship law

Hungary

Hungary Golden Visa returns with new conditions and investment options

The Hungarian Government plans to relaunch a Golden Visa program that allows wealthy foreigners to obtain a...

Hungary Golden Visa returns with new conditions and investment options

Portugal

Portugal takes the 1st place as the best country for digital nomads

Digital nomads choose Portugal over other countries for safety, sunny weather, and lower cost of living, as stated...

Portugal takes the 1st place as the best country for digital nomads

St Kitts & Nevis

6 new EU directives that will make it harder to get citizenship by investment

The European Union has presented several directives for countries that provide CBI programs. According to them, the...

6 new EU directives that will make it harder to get citizenship by investment

UAE

15 countries with the hardest paths to citizenship by naturalization in 2023

A foreigner typically must live in a country for 5—10 years before applying for citizenship, though some countries...

15 countries with the hardest paths to citizenship by naturalization in 2023

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...

Record-breaking Greece residence permit program: how many investors got golden visas in 2023?

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...

Where to buy property in Spain, and how to get a residence permit in 2023?

UAE

Top 10 countries wealthy people choose to live in

People with a net worth of $1 million or more are still on a global migration spree. Australia, the UAE, the US,...

Top 10 countries wealthy people choose to live in

United States

Growing number of US investors are moving to Europe

US citizens, including high-net-worth individuals, have been increasingly interested in European residency and...

Growing number of US investors are moving to Europe

Portugal

Why Portugal is booming: how many residence permits did investors and digital nomads get in 2023?

Portugal is among the Top 10 luxury holiday destinations of 2023, according to Condé Nast Johansens magazine. Most...

Why Portugal is booming: how many residence permits did investors and digital nomads get in 2023?

Italy

Italy offers 1 euro houses once again

In June 2023, the municipality of Ripacandida joined the One Euro House in Italy program, putting up several...

Italy offers 1 euro houses once again

Portugal

Latest Schengen Visa statistics: which countries were most likely to reject applications?

Eurostat has published new Schengen Visa statistics. France, Spain, and Germany remain the top Schengen countries...

Latest Schengen Visa statistics: which countries were most likely to reject applications?

Greece

Greece residence permit for purchasing a hotel on the Aegean coast: a new offer for investors

A hotel is put up for sale on the Greek island of Mykonos. Available for anyone, it will be especially suitable for...

Greece residence permit for purchasing a hotel on the Aegean coast: a new offer for investors

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