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How Costa Rica's 2026 Tax Changes Benefit Digital Nomads and Expats

Independent workers across Costa Rica will soon have a simpler way to handle their income taxes.

Canadas Start-Up Visa Suspension the New 2026 Entrepreneur Pilot

Is the Canada SUV program ending Read our guide on the SUV 2025 suspension, the new 2026 Entrepreneur Pilot, and how Bill C-12 affects your pending PR application.

Permanent residence in Portugal: The smart move after 5 years

Recently proposed changes to Portugals Nationality Law mean the typical five-year track to citizenship has shifted to longer horizons.

Inside Latvias Golden Visa: FastTrack EU Residency for Global Investors

In the crowded field of residencebyinvestment (RBI) programs, Latvias Golden Visa distinguishes itself by combining affordability with genuine utility.

Greece Now Offers €250K Startup Visa With Burdensome Ownership Restriction

Greece has recently launched a startup-focused Golden Visa, offering residence permits to non-EU nationals who invest €250,000 in early-stage companies registered on the national startup registry.

Vietnams Rules on Work Permits Have Changed for the Better

Vietnam has significantly simplified the work permit (WP) regime for foreign employees.

Spain proposes visa-free short work stays for service providers in the UK

The Spanish government has proposed a visa exemption for short-term work stays, aimed at allowing skilled professionals to travel between Spain and the UK for brief service assignments without having to navigate complex visa procedures.

Strengthening Omans talent pull through new visa categories

Oman expands talent attraction with new visa ideas, from creative and academic visas to digital nomad and startup options

Bahrain lowers minimum real estate investment for Golden Residency

Bahrain has reduced the minimum real estate investment for its Golden Residency to USD 345,000, adjusting eligibility conditions for investors, retirees and skilled professionals and reinforcing its long-term residency offer.

Can second-home owners in France get a one-year French visa

Second-home owners in France might be tempted to apply for a 12-month visa in order to avoid having to abide by the 90-day limit on visits to their property - but there are some things to consider before doing so.

Spain Startup Visa: How to Prove Your Project Is Innovative - Travel And Tour World

In Spain, a startup isnt about big words, colorful presentations, or business plans. Its important to demonstrate a projects innovative nature with figures, graphs, metrics, research, testing results, and a strong team of specialists.

The Philippines Opens Doors to Remote Workers With Digital Nomad Visa

Applicants must be at least 18, work remotely using digital technologies, earn income exclusively from foreign employers or clients, hold valid health insurance, have no criminal record, and be nationals of countries offering reciprocal DNVs to Filipinos.

Panama will issue passports for qualified investors

This program grants permanent residency to foreign nationals who make significant investments in the country, whether through real estate investments, fixed-term deposits in Panamanian banks, or the purchase of securities listed on the Panama Stock Exchange.

Kuwait clarifies 5 cases for switching Visit Visa to Residency Permit

Middle East News: Discover the five specific situations in which visitors can switch from a visit visa to a residency permit in Kuwait, streamlining the immigration process and supporting family unification.

2026 FIFA World Cup: US Made Visa Process Faster

2026 FIFA World Cup fans should get their US visa faster thanks to FIFA Pass.

Slovenia Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa

Slovenia launches a one-year Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers, highlighting safety, nature, fast internet and easy access across the country.

How a Work Permit Renewal Change Threatens Companies and Employees With Legal Troubles

Things just became even more complicated for companies employing foreign nationals, and for the people working here on specialized visas. The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced the end to automatic extensions of work permits that expire while their renewal applications were being processed.

Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper

Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain.

Georgia: Authorities Request Police Clearances on Ad Hoc Basis

Immigration practitioners have observed that immigration authorities in Georgia have, on an ad hoc basis, begun occasionally asking temporary residence permit applicants both first time and renewal applicants for police clearance certificates.

Poland: New Employment Permit Restrictions

Effective June 1, 2025, Poland has introduced the following restrictions regarding work permit applications: Standard work permits will not be issued for applicants who will work less than 25 percent of a full-time job (which is 40 hours in Poland). Additionally, for jobs of less than 20 hours per week, work permits will only be issued for a maximum one-year validity period.

No Dual Citizenship, but Indonesia Offers Permanent Residency for Eligible Foreigners

Indonesia launches the Global Citizenship of Indonesia scheme, offering unlimited residency to foreigners with strong ties to the country.

How Decree 219 Transforms Employing Foreign Workers in Vietnam in 7 Strategic Ways

Decree 219 is one more building block in Vietnams long term strategy in digital transformation. For companies employing foreign workers in Vietnam, it is meant to make the system faster, more flexible and more predictable, especially for genuine experts and short term project work.

Spain is planning to overhaul its residency and immigration system

LIFE could be about to get a lot less headachy for expats and prospective expats in Spain after the government announced it is rolling out a major and very welcome reform of its residency and immigration system.

UK to fast-track permanent residency for high-earners and entrepreneurs

The UK government plans to allow high-earning individuals and entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residency after just three years.

Understanding tax implications of living in the UK with a French Brexit residency card

The right to live in France as a matter of droit de séjour (residency law) is a separate issue from domicile fiscal (tax residency).

The Greek Golden Visa: A Complete Overview of Europes Most Accessible Residency by Investment Program

For more than a decade, Greeces Residency by Investment program widely known as the Greek Golden Visa has remained one of Europes most attractive pathways to long-term residence.

New Zealand is Launching a New Four-Year Golden Visa

The new visa for foreign investors includes a path to permanent residency. Here's what to know.

Malaysia Updates Procedures for Employment Pass (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) Holders

In accordance with the directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) requires all companies to shorten their expatriates passes prior to their permanent departure from Malaysia.

Portugal Investment Fund Golden Visa Guide for 2025

Explore the Portugal investment fund Golden Visa, how it works, eligibility, and top opportunities. Learn about the best Portugal fund options and how to apply.

How the Digital Nomad Visa Opens a Practical Route from London to Portugal

With clear rules and a predictable pathway, Portugal has become one of the easiest European destinations for UK professionals looking to relocate.

Thailand Launches Online Platform for Work Permit Applications

Thailand officially ended the use of the traditional paper-based Thai work permit system.

New Thailand Visa Exemption Crackdown Explained - Lexology

The Immigration Bureau has instead issued instructions to strengthen enforcement against patterns of travel that suggest unlawful long-term residence, unauthorized work, or links to cybercrime operations.

Canada Introduces Special Work Permit Exemptions for FIFA 2026 Congress World Cup

Canada is offering limited work-permit exemptions for certain foreign nationals invited by FIFA. These exemptions are designed to simplify immigration processing for individuals whose work is critical to the Congress and World Cup.

Short Term Work Permit in Indonesia (2025 Guide)

A short term work permit in Indonesia allows a foreign specialist to carry out technical or productive work in Indonesia for a limited period.

New Croatian language requirements for foreign work permit extensions

Croatia is issuing significantly fewer work permits to foreign nationals this year, signalling a notable shift in the countrys labour market.

Beyond H-1BGlobal Parking and Digital Nomad Paths for US Employers - Lexology

How employers can maintain access to global talent given the current H-1B landscape in the United States, spotlighting overseas alternatives such as global parking and remote work options.

Overseas Marriages Civil Partnerships in UK Visa Applications

For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, the applicant is required to satisfy the relationship requirements.

A look at Botswanas new golden passport program that allows you to buy citizenship for $75K - Face2Face Africa

Botswanas program is the worlds most affordable option for open citizenship by investment, less than São Tomé's $90,000 minimum

Thailand tightens visa rules to curb system abuse

Thailand enforces tougher visa rules, tighter extensions, and stronger checks to curb system abuse while maintaining tourism flows.

Botswana Launches Citizenship By Investment Programme

Botswana, Africas leading diamond producer, is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy with the introduction of a new Citizenship By Investment (CBI) programme, unveiled in September 2025.

Poland proposes tougher rules for foreigners to obtain citizenship

The new measures would increase the minimum residency period from three to eight years and require applicants to take a test proving they are integrated and sign a declaration of loyalty.

Czech Your Paperwork - Hiring Foreign Employees in the Czech Republic

the hidden pitfalls that Czech employers face when hiring foreign workers.

Egypt Offers Permanent Residency Applications

Egypt's permanent residency now includes several practical routes that range from work and study visas

Routes to British citizenship: A practical guide for applicants and employers

There are multiple routes to obtaining British citizenship depending on the individuals background whether youve settled in the UK, have a British parent, are stateless, or fall within new eligibility categories such as Irish citizens.

Germany scraps three year fast track citizenship for highly skilled immigrants - BusinessToday

Germanys parliament has rescinded a fast-track citizenship programme, a move reflecting shifting attitudes on migration in Europes economic powerhouse.

Thailand: Mandatory Online Work Permit and Foreign Worker Registration System Forthcoming

Starting October 13, 2025, foreign workers in Thailand and their employers will need to use a new online platform called e-Work Permit to file foreign worker registrations and work permit applications.

How to Move to Ireland as a Tech Professional: A Guide to the Critical Skills Employment Permit

It's not officially termed a tech visa, but Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) serves a similar purpose.

Thailand Visa-Free Entry Limits: How Many Visits Before Immigration Flags You

In this video, Pear, a visa consultant at Siam Legal, answers the question of how many visits you can make to Thailand without a visa and without being flagged by immigration.

Obtaining Italian Citizenship Through Marriage Or Civil Partnership

Gaining Italian citizenship through marriage or civil partnership is one of the most recognised pathways to becoming an Italian national, though it is governed by specific legal conditions and administrative procedures.

How Indians Can Get Permanent Residency In Barbados

Barbados offers permanent residency through the Special Entry and Residence Permit (SERP) programme, which is an investment-based residency scheme similar to a golden visa.