Category: Visas, Residency, & Citizenship

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9 Best Panama Residency Visas for Expats, Including a Retiree Favorite

For those looking to make Panama their new permanent home, the government offers a huge variety of Panama residency visas. I would venture to say it’s almost TOO many, but I guess it’s always good to have options. Applying for residency in Panama isn’t a DIY process — you must

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You Can Get Citizenship by Ancestry in These 20 Countries

Jus sanguinis means “right of blood,” and it refers to someone’s ability to claim citizenship to a country by birthright. The alternative is jus solis, or “right of soil,” which promises citizenship based on where you were born. More Americans are pursuing citizenship by ancestry in other countries by tracing

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Complete Guide to Job Seeker Visas

When it comes to finding exciting job opportunities abroad, having information about countries that have robust job markets and provide specific visas for job seekers can be invaluable. Here are ten countries that offer job seeker visas, making it easier for skilled professionals to explore international career paths. We’ll break

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The 10 Best Golden Visas in 2024

Dreaming of an international lifestyle with better healthcare, adventure, or simply a better quality of life? Say hello to golden visas! Golden visas are residency-by-investment programs that give individuals the chance at residency or citizenship by making substantial investments in the country’s economy. Approved investments typically include purchasing real estate,

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Travel the World with These 51 Places Offering a Digital Nomad Visa

Ever wanted to just work abroad as you travel the world? A digital nomad visa allows you to do just that. Estonia created the first digital nomad visa in 2020 to encourage foreigners to visit during COVID. Since then, over 50 countries, cities, and territories have developed their own options

Spain is Paying Digital Nomads to Move There

Would you move to Spain if the government paid you to live there? For digital nomads looking to work remotely from western Europe, this just might be your chance! Extremadura, a lesser-known Spanish region on the Portugal border, expects to begin offering digital nomads up to €15,000 to live there.

Guide to Visas in Spain

For those looking to make Spain their new permanent home, the government offers a number of residency visas. Moving to Spain can be done quickly in some cases, but no single path works for everyone. Because the process isn’t public, and because there are so many available options, staying up-to-date

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How long does it take to get citizenship in another country?

  How long does it take to get citizenship by naturalization in every country If you’d like to gain citizenship in a new country, below are some guidelines for how long you’ll need to live there before you apply in some of the most popular countries for American emigrants. That

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Portugal Golden Visa and NHR Tax Programs Transform in 2024

You’ll be pleased to know that the Portuguese government has recently announced that the application period for the Golden Visa (6-18 months) will now count towards the 5-year qualifying period for citizenship. This will significantly reduce the time it takes to receive your Portuguese passport and rights to live in

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Best Places to Retire in the World: 15 Countries for American Retirees

While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won’t bankrupt them. Retirees want

The 10 Easiest Countries to Move To

More Americans are moving abroad than ever before. Thanks to digital tools like language translation apps and Google maps along with options for remote work, it’s easier now to make a big move abroad. Combined with challenging times in the United States and ever-present wanderlust, people of all ages are

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Guide to Panama Residency Visas

For those looking to make Panama their new permanent home, the government offers a huge variety of residency visas. I would venture to say it’s almost TOO many, but I guess it’s always good to have options. Applying for residency in Panama isn’t a DIY process — you must use

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Guide to Mexico Residency Visas

Americans don’t need to apply in advance for tourist visas for Mexico. Paperwork requirements change from time to time, but you’ll take care of them when you arrive. You’ll be permitted to stay up to 180 days, and sometimes immigration authorities allot you this much time automatically, while other times

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Guide to Digital Nomad Visas 2023

There’s lots of debate about whether the WFH (work-from-home) revolution will be replaced by the RTO (return-to-office) devolution. Like most issues, it seems like we’re divided right down the middle about staying remote or diving back into cube life. Of those who want to work from home, some are considering

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Where should you retire for end of life care?

An Instagram follower asks, “In this country the late/end of life system is designed to bankrupt you and your family while providing dismal care. If someone is living on a limited income but would like to live in a country that provides affordable elder care with dignity, where can they

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How to get a Portugal digital nomad, D7, D2, or golden visa

Updated 02/17/2022: Portugal is revoking its Golden Visa program as it related to buying property to curtail rent inflation and housing shortages for Portuguese citizens as the result of protests and a housing crisis there. Previously they had increased regulations on the properties expats could buy to receive a visa.

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