Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
The United States has extended its H-1B entry restriction for another 12 months, keeping the $100,000 employer payment requirement for covered petitions involving workers outside the US until September 21, 2027, subject to exceptions.
Latvia’s new Immigration Law, effective 15 September 2026, removes the temporary residence permit routes for property buyers and investors in subordinated bank liabilities. A new €150,000 state-linked fund route is written into law but is not yet usable because the required fund has not been established.
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.
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.
Autumn Meteorite runs in Ikebukuro until 3 November. Here are the best remaining performances for international residents, with dates, prices, English support and accessibility details.
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.
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.
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.
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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