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Residency by investment, work and remote work: conditions, renewal, family rights and the path to permanent status.

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CRD VI directive: non-EU bank accounts for EU residents from 2027

Guide9 min readCRD VI directive: non-EU bank accounts for EU residents from 2027From 11 January 2027 non-EU banks may offer deposits and loans to EU residents only through a branch. Which accounts are protected and what to do now.Read

Swedish residence for family of EU long-term residents: new rules from October 2026

Review6 min readSwedish residence for family of EU long-term residents: new rules from October 2026From 1 October 2026 Sweden grants family permits to EU long-term residents only for a spouse and children under 18. Income rules and transition.Read

EB-5 in October 2026: the India quota reopens, what it means for other investors

Review9 min readEB-5 in October 2026: the India quota reopens, what it means for other investorsThe October Visa Bulletin reopened the unreserved EB-5 category for India, and set-aside quotas are current for all. What it means for investors elsewhere.Read

Montenegro visa for Russians from 1 November 2026: who needs it and how to apply

Montenegro visa for Russians from 1 November 2026: who needs it and how to applyFrom 1 November 2026 Russians need a visa for Montenegro. Who can enter visa-free, visa types, documents, visa centres, timing and what to do without residence.Read

UAE golden visa by salary: from AED 30,000, job level and degree

UAE golden visa by salary: from AED 30,000, job level and degreeUAE golden visa by salary from AED 30,000: job title, degree, statements, fees, family and why packages above the threshold still get refused.Read

Montenegro's new Law on Foreigners: property residence from €150,000 stays

Montenegro's new Law on Foreigners: property residence from €150,000 staysMontenegro's new Law on Foreigners was tabled on 8 October 2026: property residence from €150,000 stays, and the law will apply from EU accession day.Read

ETIAS and EES at the Schengen border: what works in 2026 and who is affected

ETIAS and EES at the Schengen border: what works in 2026 and who is affectedEES has run since 10 April 2026 with biometrics and automatic 90/180 counting. ETIAS has not launched. What Russians and second passport holders need.Read

Spain’s Golden Visa has been abolished: what changed on 3 April 2025 and what the alternatives are

Spain’s Golden Visa has been abolished: what changed on 3 April 2025 and what the alternatives areSpain’s Golden Visa was abolished by Organic Law 1/2025 from 3 April 2025. What happened to permits already issued, which grounds remain and where in Europe residence by investment still works.Read

Life in Abu Dhabi in 2026: how it differs from Dubai, areas, prices, for families

Life in Abu Dhabi in 2026: how it differs from Dubai, areas, prices, for familiesLife in Abu Dhabi in 2026: how the capital differs from Dubai, areas of Saadiyat, Yas, Al Reem, Khalifa City, cost of living and rent, advantages for the family.Read

Life in Budapest 2026: areas, prices and infrastructure through the eyes of those who live here

Life in Budapest 2026: areas, prices and infrastructure through the eyes of those who live hereWhere to live in Budapest in 2026: Buda vs Pest, renting and buying by area, transport, schools, cost of living and the expat community.Read

Where is the best place to live in Cyprus in 2026: an overview of cities and areas for different purposes

Where is the best place to live in Cyprus in 2026: an overview of cities and areas for different purposesLimassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Nicosia and eastern Cyprus in 2026: where to move for work, family, retirement, remote work and investment. Table target - city.Read

Climate and weather in Cyprus in 2026: by season, city and sea temperature

Climate and weather in Cyprus in 2026: by season, city and sea temperatureClimate and weather in Cyprus in 2026: air and sea temperatures by season and city, 300+ sunny days, heat in summer, mild winter, snow in the mountains.Read

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