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Passport and Visa Requirements in Spain

Passport and visa requirements are subject to change, particularly for Britons as the Brexit process unfolds. Use the following information only as general guidelines. The embassy or consulate or a specialist immigration company are the best sources for current, detailed requirements. Allow plenty of lead-time to obtain detailed information and prepare the requisite credentials. Passport...

Dual citizenship

Dual Citizenship In 2022: Everything You Need To Know

Dual citizenship offers a lot of benefits. You can do a lot of things if you have two passports. Probably, the first thing on the list would be to travel without having to worry about obtaining a visa. You can work in another country and be protected by the laws in both countries you...

Spain and Portugal Golden Visas

Spain And Portugal Golden Visas –  Which Is Right For You?

Spain and Portugal Golden Visas offer the opportunity to gain the right to residence in an EU country with visa free travel to the rest of the EU. The most popular option is investment in real estate. The rules in Portugal changed in January 2022 so which is the most attractive option and are...

Move or retire to the sun

Can Brits Still Afford To Move Or Retire To The Sun?

Now the UK has left the EU, work permits in Spain are more difficult to obtain and if you plan to retire to Spain you have to get a visa and demonstrate that you can financially support yourself. These more onerous requirements have ended the dreams of those who had planned to move or retire...

Schengen visa

When And How Do I Apply For A Schengen Visa?

Non-EU citizens who have not been granted residence in an EU country, who are planning to enter the EU (and other member countries) for a short visit will need a Schengen Visa. What are the options available and how do you apply? A Schengen visa allows you to enter any of...

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Passport And Visa For Canada

There are a range of visa options depending on the purpose and timing of your planned stay in Canada.  There are visas that give the right to temporary residence and those that allow you permanent residence. If you are entering Canada by air from most countries you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), but...

Immigration to USA

When travelling abroad to live, work, invest or for any other reason it is important to understand the immigration requirements. If you are staying for more than a few months or if you are travelling regularly to the same country ensure that you have taken appropriate professional advice and complied with all relevant requirements. Even...

Immigration to Spain

When travelling abroad to live, work, invest or for any other reason it is important to understand the immigration requirements. If you are staying for more than a few months or if you are travelling regularly to the same country ensure that you have taken appropriate professional advice and complied with all relevant requirements. Even...

UAE Seeks To Lure Top Foreign Talent

The UAE government has approved a new visa system designed to attract top foreign talents in fields such as medicine, science and research to the country, Bloomberg reports Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as saying. “The United Arab Emirates is the land of opportunities,” Sheikh Mohammed said after a cabinet meeting. Attracting...