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Residency & Citizenship

Residency & Citizenship

The latest in residency & citizenship for people moving, settling and building a life abroad.

Dual citizenship for US citizens in Germany: the real rules Residency & Citizenship

Dual citizenship for US citizens in Germany: the real rules

Americans can't hold dual citizenship with Germany—but there's a narrow exception if you were born there, and the rules are stricter than most expats think.

Sep 1, 2026
Greece tightens golden visa rules to ease housing crisis Residency & Citizenship

Greece tightens golden visa rules to ease housing crisis

Greece is restricting golden visa property purchases in high-demand areas to free up housing for locals and cool an overheated market.

Sep 1, 2026
Five Routes to EU Citizenship Without Golden Visa Investment Residency & Citizenship

Five Routes to EU Citizenship Without Golden Visa Investment

EU citizenship doesn't require a six-figure investment—here are the legitimate paths that actually work for most people.

Aug 16, 2026
Golden Visa Rules Tighten in 7 Popular Destinations Residency & Citizenship

Golden Visa Rules Tighten in 7 Popular Destinations

Seven countries have changed their investor residency programs, raising investment thresholds and tightening eligibility—a signal that golden visas are becoming harder to access.

Aug 13, 2026
EU warns Caribbean nations: End citizenship sales or face visas Residency & Citizenship

EU warns Caribbean nations: End citizenship sales or face visas

The European Union has told Caribbean countries that if they continue selling citizenship through investment programs, EU will require visas for their citizens.

Aug 12, 2026
EU Pressures Caribbean Nations to End Golden Passport Programs Residency & Citizenship

EU Pressures Caribbean Nations to End Golden Passport Programs

The EU is threatening travel restrictions for countries offering citizenship-by-investment programs, forcing a reckoning for golden visa holders.

Aug 10, 2026
Germany Permanent Residency: Seven Key Requirements Residency & Citizenship

Germany Permanent Residency: Seven Key Requirements

Germany has outlined seven specific requirements for qualifying for permanent residency, offering a clear pathway for long-term residents.

Aug 7, 2026
Bulgaria Proposes Residency Requirement for Golden Visa Residency & Citizenship

Bulgaria Proposes Residency Requirement for Golden Visa

Bulgaria is considering adding a residency requirement to its golden visa program, potentially requiring investors to spend time in the country.

Aug 7, 2026
Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Investment Route to EU Residency Residency & Citizenship

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Investment Route to EU Residency

Portugal's investment-based residency program offers EU access for those with capital to deploy—but the rules are tightening.

Aug 5, 2026
Germany Permanent Residency: 7 Key Requirements Residency & Citizenship

Germany Permanent Residency: 7 Key Requirements

Germany has clarified the pathway to permanent residency, with specific criteria around work, language, and residence time.

Aug 4, 2026
Montenegro Residency: €150K Property Investment Path Residency & Citizenship

Montenegro Residency: €150K Property Investment Path

Montenegro offers residency through property investment starting at €150,000—a straightforward route to legal residence in the Balkans.

Aug 2, 2026
Spain's New Immigration Law Drives 50% Surge in Residency Applications Residency & Citizenship

Spain's New Immigration Law Drives 50% Surge in Residency Applications

Applications to live and work in Spain have jumped nearly 50% since new immigration regulations took effect, signaling strong expat demand and easier pathways for remote workers and skilled migrants.

Jul 15, 2026
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