Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Dubai’s two-year property investor residence route currently has no minimum property value for sole owners. Joint owners need an individual share worth at least AED 400,000. Here is what the official Dubai Land Department rules say, how much the visa costs and how it differs from the 10-year Golden Visa.
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Portugal now applies a flat 7.5% IMT property transfer tax to many non-tax-resident buyers of residential property. Here is who pays it, what it costs and when part of the tax may be recoverable.
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Tokyo Festival 2026 runs until 3 November with more than 100 performances across the city. Here are the strongest remaining options for international residents, including cross-cultural theatre and free performances.
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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to around 1.25% on 18 September 2026. Here is what the decision may mean for mortgages, deposits, the yen and household finances for international residents in Japan.
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Dublin Theatre Festival runs from 24 September to 11 October 2026 across Dublin. Here is a practical guide to dates, tickets, international work, accessibility and getting around.
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The UK’s 4-year FIG regime can give qualifying new residents relief on eligible foreign income and gains. Here is who qualifies, what can be claimed and the trade-offs to check.
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Brussels goes car-free from 09:30 to 19:00 on Sunday 20 September 2026. Here is what closes, which vehicles are exempt and how free STIB transport will work.
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A DHS public charge rule takes effect on 18 September 2026, changing the framework used for some green card and admission decisions while legal challenges continue.
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A new temporary IRCC policy lets eligible foreign workers with valid work permits take programmes of six months or less without a study permit.
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