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The Commission proposes faster recognition of non-EU diplomas: about 4 months instead of 14 for seven professions

Analysis5 min readThe Commission proposes faster recognition of non-EU diplomas: about 4 months instead of 14 for seven professionsOn 15 September 2026 the European Commission proposed common rules for recognising diplomas of non-EU nationals. What the draft says and what to do now.Read

Bitget leaves Russia: how to prove a crypto source of funds for residence now

Review6 min readBitget leaves Russia: how to prove a crypto source of funds for residence nowFrom 16 October 2026 Bitget does not serve Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. What to download before 21 October to prove your crypto source of funds.Read

Greek golden visa applications down 36%: ministry figures for eight months

Greek golden visa applications down 36%: ministry figures for eight monthsIn January - August 2026 main investors filed 3,426 Greek golden visa applications, against 5,333 a year earlier. What the ministry figures show and what it means.Read

Turkish citizenship: new property valuation rules from 28 September 2026

Turkish citizenship: new property valuation rules from 28 September 2026From 28 September 2026 any SPK-licensed firm can value property for Turkish citizenship, the TTB is valid for 12 months and GYO purchases need a report.Read

São Tomé and Príncipe: 548 applications in the first year, Russia in second place

São Tomé and Príncipe: 548 applications in the first year, Russia in second placeThe first São Tomé and Príncipe programme report: 548 applications, 350 approvals, 122 from Russia, approval in 2 months. What it means for applicants.Read

Argentina sells a passport that does not exist: 17 months of promises

Analysis10 min readArgentina sells a passport that does not exist: 17 months of promisesSince May 2025 Argentina has been announcing a citizenship programme, yet applications are not open. Courts, the 2027 election and when to consider it.Read

Greece will revoke golden visas for discounts and short-term letting: what the minister said

Analysis9 min readGreece will revoke golden visas for discounts and short-term letting: what the minister saidOn 15 October 2026 the Greek migration minister promised to revoke permits for off-contract discounts and nightly sublets. What was said and how to check a deal.Read

Personal income tax up to 22% on deposits and dividends: what bill 617-9 changes for those leaving Russia

Analysis8 min readPersonal income tax up to 22% on deposits and dividends: what bill 617-9 changes for those leaving RussiaRussian bill 617-9: dividends and interest on a 13-22% scale, 30% instead of 15% for non-residents, 35% on "C" accounts. Calculations and what to do before 2027.Read

Russia locks crypto into depositories: P2P deals banned from 1 July 2027

Analysis8 min readRussia locks crypto into depositories: P2P deals banned from 1 July 2027Bank of Russia: P2P crypto deals between individuals only until 1 July 2027, no withdrawal from a Russian depository to your own wallet. What to do first.Read

Waiting for prices to fall is pointless: in 2026 entry to Europe and the Caribbean only got more expensive

Analysis9 min readWaiting for prices to fall is pointless: in 2026 entry to Europe and the Caribbean only got more expensiveIn 2026 no programme popular with Russians got cheaper: a 15% tax in Greece, Cyprus, the Caribbean, Russian taxes. When waiting makes sense and when not.Read

CBI Index 2026: St Kitts first again, Vanuatu rising, but the ranking will not choose a programme for you

Analysis9 min readCBI Index 2026: St Kitts first again, Vanuatu rising, but the ranking will not choose a programme for youCBI Index 2026: St Kitts 78 points, Dominica 75, Grenada 72, Vanuatu 59. The full table of 14 programmes and why a ranking does not replace choosing for your goal.Read

Will Europe restore visa-free travel for Vanuatu: what it takes and what I expect

Analysis9 min readWill Europe restore visa-free travel for Vanuatu: what it takes and what I expectSince 2025 Vanuatu citizens need a Schengen visa. What it takes to restore visa-free travel, which reforms are done and why the passport is not for Europe.Read

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