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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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Cyprus transfer fee in 2026

Cyprus transfer fee in 2026Transfer fees in Cyprus in 2026: progressive scale of 3-5-8%, zero VAT fee, 50% discount on resale, payments for two.Read

Greece visa 2026: what changed, new rules, EES and ETIAS

Greece visa 2026: what changed, new rules, EES and ETIASGreece visa 2026 for Russians: the EES and ETIAS launch, multi-entry visa restrictions since November 2025, fees, timelines, the national D visa, and a durable path to staying.Read

Hungary's golden visa in 2026: a 10-year guest investor residence permit

Hungary's golden visa in 2026: a 10-year guest investor residence permitHungary's guest investor residence permit 2026: €250,000 into a fund, 10 years with no residence requirement, Schengen. Conditions, cost, timelines, risks - a guide.Read

Greece visa appointment 2026: visa center, queues and how to catch a slot

Greece visa appointment 2026: visa center, queues and how to catch a slotGreece visa appointment 2026: the GVCW visa center and the consulate, scarce slots and queues, the national D visa, life hacks for catching an opening, and what to prepare in advance.Read

Healthcare and insurance in Hungary 2026: how an expat gets medical care

Healthcare and insurance in Hungary 2026: how an expat gets medical careHow Hungary's healthcare works in 2026: the TAJ card, the 12,300 Ft self-payer contribution, private clinics, dentistry, the 112 ambulance and pharmacies.Read

How much does a Greece visa cost in 2026: consular fee, service fee, insurance, residence permit

How much does a Greece visa cost in 2026: consular fee, service fee, insurance, residence permitHow much does a Greece visa cost for Russians in 2026: the 90-euro consular fee, the visa center's service fee, medical insurance, translation and apostille, the national D visa and residence card.Read

Jobs in Hungary for foreigners in 2026: in-demand professions and salaries

Jobs in Hungary for foreigners in 2026: in-demand professions and salariesSalaries in Hungary 2026 by industry, minimum and average, the top professions for foreigners, salary taxes and language. Figures from KSH.Read

Documents for a Greece visa 2026: the full list for Schengen and the national D visa

Documents for a Greece visa 2026: the full list for Schengen and the national D visaWhat documents are needed for a Greece visa in 2026: the full list for Schengen C and the national D visa - insurance from 30,000 €, funds, a clean criminal record certificate, an apostille.Read

How to open a business in Hungary in 2026: Kft or sole proprietor - a step-by-step guide

How to open a business in Hungary in 2026: Kft or sole proprietor - a step-by-step guideOpening a business in Hungary in 2026: Kft, Bt, or a sole proprietorship, 3 million forints of capital, registration through a lawyer, 9% taxes, the connection to a residence permit.Read

Greece visa for Russians in 2026: how to get Schengen and the national D visa

Greece visa for Russians in 2026: how to get Schengen and the national D visaRussians travel to Greece with a Schengen C visa for tourism or a national D visa for residence: fees, booking and multi-entry visas in 2026.Read

1-euro houses in Italy 2026: truth, terms, and catches

1-euro houses in Italy 2026: truth, terms, and catches1-euro houses in Italy 2026: the real terms of the borghi program, deposit, renovation deadline, hidden costs, and where to look for cheap real estate.Read

Hungary permanent residence in 2026: how to get it and how it differs from a residence permit

Hungary permanent residence in 2026: how to get it and how it differs from a residence permitHungary permanent residence 2026: national status in 3 years and EU resident status in 5 years. Conditions, rights, documents, timelines, and the path to citizenship.Read

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