Everything you need to know about starting your new life in Southern Europe.
Step-by-step instructions on how to obtain various visas for Southern Europe.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about the application process and requirements.
Yes, you can apply for a new Schengen visa before your current multiple-entry visa expires. The validity of the new visa will typically start from the day your existing visa expires, ensuring continuous eligibility for travel.
After entering Italy, ensure you carry all the documents you provided during your visa application, as well as evidence of adequate financial means. If you possess a D visa, you are required to apply for a residence permit at the local police headquarters (Questura). Also make sure you follow any entry requirements, depending on the country and visa type.
No, you do not need a re-entry visa. As long as your Italian residence permit is valid, you can return to Italy by simply presenting your passport and residence permit at border control.
You must submit your application with the passport you intend to travel with. The application form should list both your original nationality/ies and the nationality shown in the passport you are using.
Stay informed about latest changes in visa laws and regulations.
On April 3, 2025, Spain officially closed its Golden Visa program. Direct property-for-residency is gone, but Spain still offers strong alternatives, and Greece has emerged as the closest equivalent for investment-driven applicants.
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Portugal's popular Non-Habitual Resident tax regime officially ended on January 1, 2025. Its replacement, the IFICI regime, targets a narrower group of professionals with different rules.
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Greece has restructured its Golden Visa into a three-tier system with significantly higher thresholds in popular areas like Athens and the islands, while maintaining lower entry points in other regions.
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