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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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Italy's student visa 2026: study, residence permit, and side jobs

Italy's student visa 2026: study, residence permit, and side jobsItaly's student visa 2026: Universitaly pre-enrolment, the D student visa, the student residence permit, a side job up to 20 hours, and the cost for Russians.Read

Malta residence permit by investment: the MPRP programme, amounts, timelines, and advantages

Malta residence permit by investment: the MPRP programme, amounts, timelines, and advantagesMalta residence permit by investment under the MPRP programme: amounts, real estate from 375,000 euros or rental, government contribution, review timelines, and the advantages of lifelong EU residency.Read

Cyprus visa for Russians in 2026: how to get a citizen of the Russian Federation

Cyprus visa for Russians in 2026: how to get a citizen of the Russian FederationDoes a Russian citizen need a visa to Cyprus in 2026, why does the visa not work, how to apply through BLS, Schengen entry, deadlines and cost.Read

Italy's work visa in 2026: Decreto Flussi, quotas, and the procedure

Italy's work visa in 2026: Decreto Flussi, quotas, and the procedureItaly's work visa 2026: how the Decreto Flussi quota system works, who arranges the nulla osta, click day timelines, the D visa, and the work residence permit for Russians.Read

Is a Malta visa needed: Schengen, the 90/180 rule, and who doesn't need a visa

Is a Malta visa needed: Schengen, the 90/180 rule, and who doesn't need a visaIs a Malta visa needed: the country is in Schengen, EU and visa-free country citizens don't need a visa, Russians need a Schengen C. The 90/180 rule and who doesn't need a visa.Read

How to get a visa to Cyprus in 2026: step-by-step instructions and application form

How to get a visa to Cyprus in 2026: step-by-step instructions and application formHow to get a visa to Cyprus in 2026: methods, application form, documents, submission through BLS, deadlines and entry for Russians - step by step.Read

Climate and weather in Portugal 2026: by season and region, where it's warmer

Climate and weather in Portugal 2026: by season and region, where it's warmerPortugal's climate 2026 by season and region: the Algarve and 300 sunny days, winter rain in Porto, Madeira's eternal spring, sea temperature, and where it's warmer to live.Read

A Malta visa in 2026: what changed, EES, ETIAS, and new rules

A Malta visa in 2026: what changed, EES, ETIAS, and new rulesA Malta visa in 2026: the launch of EES and ETIAS, restrictions on multi-entry visas for Russians, a 90-euro fee, the national D visa, and a stable path through permanent residency.Read

Refusal of a visa to Cyprus in 2026: reasons and what to do next

Refusal of a visa to Cyprus in 2026: reasons and what to do nextWhy a visa to Cyprus is denied in 2026, how to correct mistakes, reapply or appeal and reduce the risk of repeated refusal.Read

Portugal's D2 visa 2026: a residence permit for entrepreneurs, self-employed, and business investors

Portugal's D2 visa 2026: a residence permit for entrepreneurs, self-employed, and business investorsPortugal's D2 visa 2026: a residence permit for entrepreneurs, self-employed, and business investors. Business plan, Lda company, fund requirements, the path to permanent residence.Read

A Malta visa for Russians in 2026: Schengen, documents, booking

A Malta visa for Russians in 2026: Schengen, documents, bookingA Malta visa for Russians: Schengen C is needed for tourism, the national D visa for residence. A fee of about 90 euros, booking through the VFS visa center, documents, and timelines.Read

Types of Cyprus Visas in 2026: Which One You Need

Types of Cyprus Visas in 2026: Which One You NeedAll types of visas for Cyprus in 2026: the short-term C, the national D, transit, and entry on a multi-Schengen. What to choose and how a visa differs from a residence permit.Read

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