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Portugal is planning to end its Golden Visa program

10 Expat-friendly countries where English is widely spoken (2023)

Moving abroad comes with enough curveballs and complexities as it is. And trying to navigate a new country in a language you don’t speak can become exhausting fast. Fortunately, there are scores of expat-friendly countries where English is widely spoken. Today, we highlight ten of our favorites… Let’s get into the details below.

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A closer look at Malaysia’s Digital Nomad Visa in 2023

Steeped in history and rich in culture, Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s most underrated destinations for digital nomads and the geoarbitrage crowd. In today’s episode, we take a look at why the country – and its new(ish) Digital Nomad Pass – could make a lot of sense in 2023… A closer look

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Greek Golden Visa: A look at the Steady Eddie of EU Golden Visas

Amidst a slew of recent Golden Visa program closures across Europe, the continent’s top residency by investment program is more popular than ever – AND its imminent price increase for certain areas has been delayed. In today’s episode, we take a look at some of the factors contributing to the program’s success… A

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Cyprus

Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa program 2023: Program Overview

Cyprus’ Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) has not garnered as much media attention as the Portuguese or Spanish DNVs. And while its requirements aren’t super lenient, the island is nonetheless a highly compelling option – especially for English-speaking digital nomads. Let’s have a look at the program below… Cyprus: An excellent island destination for

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Sabah MM2H Program Launch 2023

Sabah Province launches alternative MM2H visa program in Malaysia

In 2021, Malaysia’s My Second Home (MM2H) visa program became way more expensive. Fortunately, the country’s autonomous Sarawak Province had a far more accessible regional version of the program. And now, Sabah Province is following suit by launching its own affordable MM2H program… Malaysia’s MM2H Visa: A quick recap of recent program changes…

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Portugal is planning to end its Golden Visa program

Portugal is planning to end its famous Golden Visa program

We disrupt regular broadcasting to bring you a time-sensitive update regarding recently announced changes to the Portuguese Golden Visa program. And this time round, we’re afraid it’s not good news. Let’s get into the details below… The Portuguese Golden Visa program was launched in 2012 and quickly became a popular way for non-EU

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Italy Golden Visa Changes 2023

A potential property option for Italy’s Golden Visa program in 2023?

When discussing the best places to live or retire in Europe, it’s impossible to overlook Italy. Boasting gorgeous landscapes, friendly people, a rich cultural history as well as reasonable living costs – especially in its southern regions – Italy is a fantastic lifestyle destination. Renowned as the home of La Dolce Vita –

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Thailand Elite Visa Program 2023: What are the Pros and Cons?

Thailand, for decades, has been a bucket list destination for backpackers, retirees and long-term travelers. Yet in terms of its long-term visa options, the choices used to be limited. Fortunately, the arrival of the Thailand Elite visa program in 2003 changed all of that. Let’s have a look at the program’s pros and

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4 New Digital Nomad Visas for 2023

Four New Digital Nomad Visa Programs for 2023

In the past two years, the meteoric rise of Digital Nomad Visas around the world has really given credence to the idea of “Government-As-A-Service”. Remote workers are now spoiled for choice – and in 2023, we expect at least another four exciting programs to join the global roster. It’s a refrain we hear

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Portugal is planning to end its Golden Visa program

The official Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa we’ve all been waiting for

Over the years, Portugal’s popular D7 Residency has been called many names: Passive Income Visa. Retirement Visa. Digital Nomad Visa (which, technically, it was NOT). But as of October 31, 2022, the country now has an actual Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). Let’s get into the details below… Long-stay visas for Europe have long

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Ecuador’s new Digital Nomad Visa program unpacked

The South American nation of Ecuador is one of the latest countries in the world to launch an official Digital Nomad Visa. And we’re pleased to report that it looks pretty decent. Let’s get into the details below… Boasting stellar beaches, tropical jungles and cooler mountain towns, Ecuador is a place we’ve frequently

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Estonia Digital Nomad Visa 2023

A look at Estonia’s pioneering Digital Nomad Visa in 2023

Looking to spend up to a year living and working remotely from Europe? If you’re a remote worker or online business owner, Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) program can help you achieve just that. Let’s take a look at its requirements below… Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa: Your gateway to a year of European

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