Is Próspera, the charter city on the Honduran island of Roatán, in trouble?
A recent article in Foreign Policy has gained attention for its negative portrayal of Próspera, the charter city on the Honduran island of Roatán. For context, Próspera operates as an “employment and economic development zone” (ZEDE), creating a semiautonomous jurisdiction that can establish some of its own laws. The project is supported by prominent […]
Read moreEmigration destination: Georgia
Do you believe your home country is heading in the wrong direction? Are you looking for a retreat outside the EU? You’re not a millionaire but still don’t want to be taken advantage of? You don’t really want to emigrate, but still want to develop a Plan B? The small country of Georgia has a […]
Read moreEmigration destination: Tanzania
Are you tired of the wrong direction your home country is taking? Do you finally want sun and pleasant warmth, even in winter? You don’t really want to emigrate, but still want to develop a Plan B? Tanzania lies on the southeastern edge of Africa, with its dreamy palm-fringed sandy beaches and the unspoiled nature […]
Read moreEmigration destination: Belarus
Are you fed up with your home country? Are you looking for a retreat outside the EU? You’re not a millionaire but still don’t want to be taken advantage of? You don’t really want to emigrate, but still want to develop a Plan B? Well, why wander far away. Belarus is also easily accessible […]
Read moreSpain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain currently offers the Non-Lucrative Visa, which is intended for self-sufficient individuals or retirees and technically does not permit work. However, remote work often goes unnoticed.In addition, Spain is developing a Digital Nomad Visa under the proposed Startups Law, set to take effect in January 2023. This visa will allow remote workers to stay and […]
Read moreSmall is beautiful. Why small countries are often a good choice for a backup plan.
Top 10 of the tiniest European countries plus one Bonus country 1. Vatican City: The World’s Smallest Country Vatican City is a unique entity, often referred to as a “sovereign city-state.” Despite its diminutive size of just 0.44 square kilometers, it holds the distinction of being the smallest internationally recognized independent state in Europe and […]
Read moreHongkong – New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
From the government website: The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (the Scheme) is open for application on March 1. An early launch of the Scheme demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthening the development of asset and wealth management business, financial services and related professional services, as well as driving the high-quality development in Hong Kong. […]
Read moreEmigration. Today: Transnistria.
Transnistria? Transnistria, officially the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic, is an internationally unrecognized de facto regime in south-eastern Europe that is supported exclusively by Russia. Located mainly east of the Dniester River on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, the territory is internationally recognized as part of the Republic of Moldova and is inhabited by around 375,000 people. Below is […]
Read moreEmigration, today: Svalbard
Svalbard? Belongs in principle to Norway. The Svalbard_Treaty of 1925 guarantees all citizens of the contracting states equal rights to work, trade and navigation in the territory of Spitsbergen. In particular, this means that any citizen of a signatory state can take a job or open a company there without any further conditions. The following […]
Read moreGolden passports for investors in Russia
The Russian Ministry of Economy has developed new conditions under which foreign investors can obtain a permanent residence permit in Russia. The government had already presented a draft law on issuing so-called golden passports in spring 2021. The current proposal allows them to invest in social or cultural projects of at least 15 million rubles […]
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