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Visa & residency abroad.

Residence permits, digital-nomad and investor visas, renewals, permanent residency and citizenship — explained, compared and connected to vetted specialists.

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The three questions almost everyone asks first.

01Residence permits and visas

What is the difference between a visa and a residence permit?

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02Digital-nomad visas

Which countries offer a digital-nomad visa?

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03Investor and golden visas

What is a golden visa and which countries offer one?

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5 sub-topics, 38 guides — each answers one question, starting with the short answer.

Meldepflichten and registration

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Do I need to deregister in Germany when I leave?Full guideYes, if you move out of your German home and do not take a new one in Germany.How do I register in [country] as a new resident?What is an Anmeldung and when do I need one?What is a NIE number in Spain and how do I get one?Full guideThe NIE (número de identidad de extranjero) is Spain's personal and unique identification number for foreigners.What is an NIF in Portugal?Full guideThe NIF (número de identificação fiscal) is Portugal's tax identification number.What is an Emirates ID and how do I get one?Full guideThe Emirates ID is the UAE's mandatory identity card for citizens and residents, issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

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Country-specific guides for 14 countries — same structure everywhere.

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