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Saint Vincent promises citizenship by investment in Q1 2027: what to expect and why not to pay in advance

Analysis9 min readSaint Vincent promises citizenship by investment in Q1 2027: what to expect and why not to pay in advanceSaint Vincent and the Grenadines names Q1 2027, but there is no law or amount. What is known, our view on terms and a comparison with St Kitts and Saint Lucia.Read

Malta changes tax statuses for foreigners from 2027: a EUR 35,000 minimum and property from EUR 700,000

Analysis13 min readMalta changes tax statuses for foreigners from 2027: a EUR 35,000 minimum and property from EUR 700,000From 1 January 2027 Malta applies the ITP rules: the 15% rate stays, the minimum tax is EUR 35,000, property from EUR 700,000. Who can still use the old terms.Read

Cyprus defence contribution of 5% on dividends: who the reform affects and what to do before the end of 2026

Analysis14 min readCyprus defence contribution of 5% on dividends: who the reform affects and what to do before the end of 2026From 2026 Cyprus charges a 5% defence contribution on dividends instead of 17%. Who it affects, what stays for non-doms and what to do with 2024 profits.Read

Malaysia will give DE Rantau holders two more years: what changed for remote workers in October 2026

Analysis15 min readMalaysia will give DE Rantau holders two more years: what changed for remote workers in October 2026Malaysia's 2027 budget promises DE Rantau holders two more years; appeals ended on 1 August. Income, family, fees, taxes and how to apply as at October 2026.Read

Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days: what changed for Russians and how to stay longer

Analysis13 min readThailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days: what changed for Russians and how to stay longerSince 15 September 2026 visa-free entry to Thailand is 30 days instead of 60. Who it affects, how to extend and which visa to choose: DTV, LTR or Privilege.Read

The new EU Return Regulation: entry bans up to 10 years, return hubs and what it means for Russians

Analysis15 min readThe new EU Return Regulation: entry bans up to 10 years, return hubs and what it means for RussiansEU Regulation 2026/2280 entered into force on 16 October 2026: entry bans of 10-20 years, a European Return Order and return hubs. What it means for you.Read

Renting in Europe in autumn 2026: Portugal lifts limits on landlords, Spain freezes rents

Analysis13 min readRenting in Europe in autumn 2026: Portugal lifts limits on landlords, Spain freezes rentsPortugal is preparing a rental law reform: the rent cap goes and eviction gets faster. What is known as of October 2026, Lisbon rents and a yield calculation.Read

Where Russians buy homes abroad: the UAE loses share, Thailand and Georgia grow

Analysis10 min readWhere Russians buy homes abroad: the UAE loses share, Thailand and Georgia growIn Q3 2026 the UAE share of Russian deals fell to 37% while Thailand and Georgia grew. What a home purchase gives in each country and where it brings status.Read

EU golden visas in autumn 2026: Greece gets dearer, Portugal queues, Cyprus grows

Analysis13 min readEU golden visas in autumn 2026: Greece gets dearer, Portugal queues, Cyprus growsA 15% tax in Greece, a 46,000-application queue in Portugal, record sales in Cyprus and Hungary closed to Russians. Which golden visa to choose now.Read

Cyprus is selling homes at a record pace: what it means for a residence buyer

Analysis9 min readCyprus is selling homes at a record pace: what it means for a residence buyerSeptember 2026 set a record: 1,681 sales, 41.9% to foreigners, prices up 8.5%. What is happening by city and why an office often beats a flat for residence.Read

Hungary's golden visa for Russians: why it is sold when EU sanctions close it

Analysis10 min readHungary's golden visa for Russians: why it is sold when EU sanctions close itRussians are sold Hungarian residence via fund units, though EU sanctions ban selling them. Where the ban sits, how not to lose a fee and what works instead.Read

Portugal's golden visa: 6,000 decisions out of 46,000 and a 50-month wait

Analysis8 min readPortugal's golden visa: 6,000 decisions out of 46,000 and a 50-month waitPortugal has processed 6,000 of 46,000 golden visa applications, with a 50-month wait. Why years in the queue do not count towards citizenship and what to do.Read

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