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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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Villa or apartment in Cyprus in 2026: what to choose for living, investment and permanent residence

Villa or apartment in Cyprus in 2026: what to choose for living, investment and permanent residenceVillas and apartments in Cyprus in 2026: entry price, expenses, rental yield, liquidity and nuances for permanent residence. What to choose for life and investment.Read

Italy's investor visa 2026: the complete guide

Italy's investor visa 2026: the complete guideComplete guide to Italy's investor visa 2026: four investment options from €250,000, timelines, taxes, the path to permanent residency and citizenship.Read

Schengen visa to Hungary: type C, timelines, and the 90/180 rule

Schengen visa to Hungary: type C, timelines, and the 90/180 ruleA type C Schengen visa to Hungary: up to 90 days per six months, single-entry and multi-entry, a 90 EUR fee, 30,000 EUR insurance, and the 90/180 rule calculation.Read

How to become a digital nomad: a step-by-step plan for beginners in 2026

How to become a digital nomad: a step-by-step plan for beginners in 2026How to become a digital nomad from scratch: choosing a country, the visa, tax and the first steps. A step-by-step plan for freelancers and remote employees.Read

Life in Italy 2026: climate, language, healthcare, pros and cons

Life in Italy 2026: climate, language, healthcare, pros and consLife in Italy for Russians in 2026: climate and regions, language, SSN healthcare, safety, taxes, real expenses, reviews, and pros and cons.Read

Hungary residence permit for students 2026: studying as a path to the EU

Hungary residence permit for students 2026: studying as a path to the EUHungary's student residence permit 2026: conditions, income, cost of study and living, side jobs, and the switch to work or business after the diploma.Read

A crypto license in Malta: VFA, MiCA, and the transition to CASP

A crypto license in Malta: VFA, MiCA, and the transition to CASPHow to get a crypto license in Malta: the VFA regime, the transition to pan-European MiCA (CASP), MFSA requirements, capital, AML, and taxes for crypto business.Read

Italy's permanent residency in 2026: EU long-term resident status

Italy's permanent residency in 2026: EU long-term resident statusHow to get Italy's permanent residency in 2026: 5 years of residence, income, Italian A2. We break down the EU long-term resident, the difference between a residence permit and permanent residency, the path for Russians.Read

Do you need a visa to Cyprus in 2026: analysis by category of entrants

Do you need a visa to Cyprus in 2026: analysis by category of entrantsCyprus visa in 2026 for Russians: provisions cancelled, national visa C required via BLS. Who does not need a visa, Schengen status and a table by category.Read

Transport and driving licenses in Hungary 2026: exchanging your license and getting around

Transport and driving licenses in Hungary 2026: exchanging your license and getting aroundHow to get around in Hungary in 2026: exchanging foreign and Russian licenses, the medical certificate, BKK and MAV, fares, car registration, insurance, and the vignette.Read

Italy residence permit documents 2026: a list for the D visa, translation, and kit postale

Italy residence permit documents 2026: a list for the D visa, translation, and kit postaleWhat documents are needed for Italy's residence permit in 2026: the package for the D visa, codice fiscale, kit postale and the Questura, apostille and sworn translation into Italian.Read

A holding in Malta: participation exemption, dividends, and ownership structure

A holding in Malta: participation exemption, dividends, and ownership structureHow a Maltese holding is structured: participation exemption on dividends and capital gains, zero withholding tax, access to EU directives, substance.Read

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