Canada seeks to slow down its earlier, expansive immigration program, due to high housing and social benefit costs.
Continue readingVenice, Italy now charges a daily admission fee
Venice now charging a daily admission fee to tourists. Other regions considering doing the same.
Continue readingBarcelona increases “tourist tax”
Will now be Euro 3.25 per person per night: What travelers should know about Barcelona’s tourist tax increase (usatoday.com)
Continue readingGreece, Cyprus increase costs of residency-via-investment visa
See Greece and Cyprus Golden Visa programs offering residency-by-investment schemes modified – Investing Abroad News | The Financial Express
Continue readingDigital Nomads: Good list of countries that have digital nomad visas
Most of these digital nomad visas are good for one year residency, and can often be extended up to five years total.
Continue readingNewest meme: Rich urban professionals should take a “gap year” from their career
“Gap years” for working adults is allegedly a new trend. Hah hah. For those with the resources and secure job prospects, sure.
Continue readingHawaii set to ban AirBnb, VRBO short term rentals
The state may start banning short term rentals due to the high costs of housing, and shortage on Maui due to the fire.
Continue readingGlobal citizens: Most attractive countries for investment-based immigration
Immigration Abroad: World’s most attractive investment migration programs in 2024 – Investing Abroad News | The Financial Express
Continue readingWealthy seek “domicile diversification”, 2nd, 3rd passports
Another news story on the seemingly growing group of wealthy and international business people who are getting a 2nd or 3rd passport and multiple citizenships.
Continue readingSpain to end “Golden Visa”program for real estate investors
Spain says it will be endings its Golden Visa – residency via large investment program.
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