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A New Trend on the Internet: the Flag Theory & Perpetual Traveler Explained
Suppose you are often surfing on the web, seeking content from travelers' influencers, or researching about duo-citizenship, how to set up residency overseas, or second passports, you will get hit...
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How to Move Out of the United States
If you clicked on this article, chances are - you are an American citizen interested in exiting the United States or at least giving some thoughtful consideration to that idea....
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Best Places for Expats to Live in 2024
When moving from your own country to live as an expat, it is certain that you are seeking mainly one thing: improvement. In quality of life, in weather conditions, in...
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Healthcare in Europe – How Does It Work and How Much It Costs
Do you remember that infamous Oprah moment where she points out to a lot of different people in the audience screaming “you get a car! You get a car! Everybody...
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Caribbean Memorandum of Agreement Implementation (Almost) Fully in Effect: What are the New Citizenship by Investment Changes?
When originally signed, the Caribbean Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) had an implementation deadline of June 30th 2024. The date has come and passed, and all the island nations have announced...
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Best Countries to Live in – Finding Quality of Life Around the Globe
Quality of life is a highly sought-after asset nowadays. Interestingly enough, that concept in itself can take different shapes and forms, depending on who is bringing it up. For some, it...
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New European Council President Elected: What Does it Mean for Golden Visa Programs?
Even though not all European countries, e.g.: the United Kingdom, are in the European Union, this supranational organization has wide-reaching influence, not only over its Member States but also across...
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Hotel Investments in Greece on the Rise in 2024
Greece is rapidly emerging as a top destination for hotel investments in Europe. With its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and strategic location for business, the country has become a...
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Long Schengen Visa Appointment Queues All Around the World
Every traveler has dreamed of backpacking in the Italian Alps, of visiting the monuments scattered across European capitals, of tasting the finest Portuguese wines, or experiencing the cultural diversity that...
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Saint Lucia to Follow the New Common Standard Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Rules
Saint Lucia has recently announced its intent to join its fellow Eastern Caribbean countries in adhering to the new common standard rules set forth by the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)....
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Living in Cyprus: Pros and Cons
Cyprus is a distinctly Southern European country with remarkable Middle Eastern influences – a unique situation within the European Union. With its many advantages and the promise of a one-of-a-kind...
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Easiest Countries to Move to & Get a Residency Permit
There are countless reasons driving anyone to make them uproot their lives and decide to move abroad. Maybe you are exhausted from your daily life, fed up with work and...
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Mediterranean Living: The Best Places for a Long and Healthy Life
What is it about Mediterranean life that captivates so many around the world? The dreamy images that your mind conjures up certainly help – long stretches of sandy coastlines, with...
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How U.K. Nationals Can Become EU Residents in a Post-Brexit Landscape
Even though the United Kingdom left the European Union 4 years ago, Brexit’s effects are still felt to this day. Many Brits have witnessed a steady decline in the quality...
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Living in Türkiye: Pros and Cons
While all countries can claim they are unique and distinct from one another, sometimes it becomes difficult to find that one truly special factor that truly sets one country apart....
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Schengen Visa Types: Which One Do You Need?
You may have heard of the Schengen Zone – the common travel area with no borders shared by the European Union (EU), except for Cyprus and Ireland, and the 4...
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Introducing Marketing Director, Joana Balsa leading the Marketing Division at Investment Visa
Investment Visa is happy to announce a new addition to the Marketing Division, Joana Balsa will be leading the department as Marketing Director. Her understanding of digital marketing and strategy will...
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Türkiye's Real Estate Market in 2024
The Real Estate market in Türkiye presents a compelling investment opportunity, not only to obtain high financial returns amid an all-time market high but also a means to unlock a...
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EU Citizenship by Investment: How to Get the European Passport
The European Union is a modern-day political and social one-of-a-kind entity that has completely revolutionized the concepts of international economy, cooperation, stability, and peace. Over the last 3 decades, 27...
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Spain in Discussions to End the Golden Visa Real Estate Option
After a report submitted by the Ministry of Housing, Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez announced, on Monday, April 8th, that he and his government intend to end the Golden Visa...
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Domicile vs. Residency: What is the Difference?
Oftentimes, the terms “Domicile” and “Residency” are used interchangeably and rather loosely. However, the two are distinct, and despite sharing a correlation, they are applicable in different contexts. Understanding where...
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New Common Standard Rules for the Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs
In a historic announcement, the Eastern Caribbean countries of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Kitts and Nevis have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) regarding their Citizenship...
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New Rules for the Greece Golden Visa: Prices Increasing Up to €800k
On March 21st 2024, the Greek government officialized Greece Golden Visa's Real Estate option price increase, marking a complete overhaul of the program with the introduction of 3 new price...
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Best English Speaking Countries to Live in
When considering moving abroad, expats often find themselves with a series of questions. Some of them will undoubtedly be related to language. Even though English is the lingua franca and...
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Visa-Free Entry to the Schengen Zone for GCC Citizens
In an interview given in the second week of March to Saudi Television Channel 1, Jasem AlBudaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), announced that the organization would...
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The United Kingdom Makes Historic Decision: Non-Dom Tax to Come to an End
In a landmark announcement on March 6th, 2024, the United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, revealed plans to terminate the Non-Dom tax regime, aiming to create a fairer...
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Greece Real Estate Market in 2024 - Why to Invest in Greek Properties
The real estate market in Greece witnessed a remarkable year in 2023, marked by substantial appreciation in property prices and overall growth. In 2024, Greece is elevating its standing to...
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Investment Visa to Tour through the United Kingdom
Investment Visa is coming to the United Kingdom. During the month of June, our co-founders, David Poston & Gary Harland, plus their trusted team of Investment Advisors are returning home...
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Living in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Made Easier with Golden Visa Programs
The Gulf Cooperation Council is one of the world’s most powerful blocs and is an intergovernmental, political, and economic union composed of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the...
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The Safest Countries in the World
The 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) in June 2024, provides an updated ranking of the safest countries worldwide....
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Best Countries to Move from the USA
The United States of America may be one of the best countries in the world, but a significant part of its citizens are starting to look elsewhere to settle down,...
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Exciting News for Travelers: Romania and Bulgaria to Join the Schengen Zone
Great news for all travel enthusiasts! Romania and Bulgaria’s Interior Ministries have recently announced that the countries will join the European Union’s Schengen Zone by the end of March 2024....
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The Netherlands Abolishes its Golden Visa Program
Following a European trend, the Netherlands has discontinued its Golden Visa. This monumental change to the country’s investment immigration landscape officially took place on January 1st 2024, after having already...
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Saint Lucia Launches New Citizenship by Investment Option
Besides tourism, Citizenship by Investment programs are the Caribbean’s most fundamental economic pillar. With each country offering its own program, investors have had for years the bittersweet task of choosing...
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Greece Considers Raising the Golden Visa Minimum Investment Amount to €800,000
In a recommendation to control the surging interest in the Greece Golden Visa program, the government is considering raising the minimum investment required for obtaining the 5-year residency permit. The Greece...
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New Nonstop Flights from the United States to Greece in 2024
More and more airlines are betting on Greece for Summer 2024. With each passing year, Greece continues to climb the ranks of the most visited countries in the world. In...
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Australia Terminates its Golden Visa Programs
In January, Australia brought attention to the global investment immigration landscape by abruptly terminating its Golden Visa Program. Known as BIIP (Business Innovation and Investment Program), the Australian Residency by...
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Schengen Visa 90-180 Rule: How Does It Work?
The Schengen Area is a shared zone in the European continent where participating countries have abolished the need for visas, passports, and other types of border control measures. Third-country nationals,...
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EU Borders 2024 and Beyond: New Upcoming Changes to Toughen Entry into the Schengen Zone
The European Union is widely known for leading the vanguard of freedom of movement with the creation of the Schengen Zone, a treaty signed by several European countries abolishing borders...
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Saudi Arabia Launches New Golden Visa-Inspired Premium Residency Solutions
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has been championing vast and significant reforms in a countrywide effort to bolster and diversify its economy. In 2019, Saudi Arabia established the Premium Residency...
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2024 Change to Portuguese Nationality Law: The Newest and Fastest Path Toward EU Citizenship
Residency by Investment programs in Europe, often in the form of Golden Visas, hold the key to EU Citizenship. Countries offering these initiatives enable applicants to naturalize and become citizens...
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Greece Golden Visa: The 2023 Leading Residency by Investment Program
The year 2023 brought significant changes to the investment immigration landscape in Europe. Portugal discontinued its Golden Visa option through Real Estate purchase as a pathway to obtaining Residency, and both...
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UAE Self-Sponsored Visas: How to Move to the UAE without a Job
Moving to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a dream for many, though not open for everyone. As a highly selective country, the UAE, until recently, only accepted people seeking...
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Cheapest Caribbean Islands to Live
When considering moving to the Caribbean islands, the decision often revolves around the cost of living. Such a calm life and beautiful views probably have high living expenses, right? The...
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What is Citizenship by Descent?
In today’s modern world, citizenship is, inherently, a legally-binding contract between a State and a Person. The State provides its Citizens with full, legal protections, and in return, the Citizen...
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U.S. Americans are choosing Greece as their New Home
The United States of America is a country built of thousands of different, living, and unique cultures. Most U.S. nationals have some degree of international ancestry, and the modern United...
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China to allow visa-free entry to citizens from 5 EU countries
In November 2023, the Chinese government announced that citizens from 5 European Union countries – France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands - would be able to enter China visa-free starting December...
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Residency vs. Citizenship: What is the Difference?
Oftentimes, the concepts of Residency and Citizenship are confused with one another. Despite sharing some similarities, they ultimately are distinct. For instance, a Resident may not be a Citizen, but...
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Portugal vs. Spain vs. Greece: Where to Buy Property?
Sometimes the hectic pressures and stresses of everyday life reach a breaking point and beckon a much-needed major lifestyle change in our lives. Though the prospect of moving abroad may...
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Hungary Set to Relaunch its Golden Visa Program
On November 14th 2023, the Hungarian parliament put forth a draft bill to regulate entry and Residency of third-country nationals into Hungary. Among the many changes this draft bill proposes...
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