Residency & Citizenship
The latest in residency & citizenship for people moving, settling and building a life abroad.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Germany Permanent Residency: 7 Key Requirements
Germany has clarified the pathway to permanent residency, with specific criteria around work, language, and residence time.
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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.
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.
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