March 1, 2023
Analysts have translated pollution levels into the number of cigarettes that metropolitan residents are forced to consume as passive smokers.
May be useful when choosing a direction to move to.
If you live in a place with relatively clean air, such as Minsk or Riga, and you are going to go to a place where the situation is much worse, say, Tbilisi or Athens, you are likely to “feel the difference”.
Feb. 28, 2023
More and more countries are trying to attract remote workers. What new digital nomad visas are coming in the future?
🇮🇹 Italy
The exact parameters of participation in the program are still being discussed, but it is already known that it will be a one-year renewable residence permit. It is assumed that remote workers will also need to prove that they have suitable accommodation, health insurance and no criminal record.
🇱🇻 Latvia
In February 2022, the Cabinet approved a bill that would allow remote workers to reside in Latvia for one year and then extend the permit for another year. The applicant would need to provide proof of employment outside the country and proof of income exceeding 2.5 average Latvian wages (about $2,000).
🇲🇰 Northern Macedonia
In late January 2021, North Macedonia announced it was working on a digital nomad law. The country plans to attract remote workers and startups. But no more specific information has emerged since then.
🇲🇪 Montenegro
As of now, it is known that the permit will be issued for up to two years with the possibility of renewal for another two years. After four years of cumulative stay as a “digital nomad,” the country will need to leave for a minimum of six months.
🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA
Applicants will need to demonstrate proof of employment abroad, as well as sufficient income from activities or their own business registered outside of South Africa. No official figure has been announced, but it is expected to be about $3,000 per month.
Feb. 28, 2023
Each country has its own rules and requirements for obtaining digital nomad visa - somewhere it is necessary to show not only a certain income and a contract with clients, but also to have the appropriate education and to be a remote worker in a certain field.
A common condition for applicants for a digital nomad visa is proof of their status as a remote employee of a foreign company/online entrepreneur/freelancer/individual entrepreneur, as well as a certain minimum of permanent income.
● Proof of remote earnings can be
- A contract of employment or an employment contract stating that you can work remotely and the duration of your work
- A contract for services (contract for work), indicating the period of work and remuneration
- official offer with a remote contract, specifying the period of cooperation and amount of remuneration
- founding documents for business owners
- bank statements and documents confirming the receipt of wages or professional fees
To show your income, as a rule, is required for a certain period, for example, for a nomad visa in Hungary - at least the last 6 months before submitting the documents, for Costa Rica will need a bank statement for the year, which shows the arrival of funds in the amount of $3000 per month from sources outside the country. In the UAE, you can apply for a visa if you have an IE registered a year or more before you apply and with the required monthly income.
If you are just setting up a sole proprietorship or self-employment, you must often have at least a few completed and received orders before applying for a digital nomad visa to confirm the regularity of the orders and the right amount of earnings. If the conditions for a nomad visa for a particular country do not specify requirements for the duration of stay as self-employed or the period of IP before applying for a visa, most often you need to show the required amount in the account to stay for a certain time, as well as a bank statement with income for a specific period (often three months and longer).
It is best to check the requirements for the amount of income, the period of movement of funds and specific documents at the official website of the immigration service of the selected country.
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Feb. 19, 2023
How to get the citizenship of Spain in 2 years instead of 10 years?
There is a loophole: Spain allows dual citizenship for citizens of its former colonies in Latin America:
For citizens of these states the naturalization period in Spain is reduced to two years, and there is no need to surrender the previous passport. In Argentina and Paraguay - one of the kindest migration laws. You can get a passport after two years in Argentina and three years in Paraguay.
Then we go to Spain, live for two years, get a second citizenship of one of the most desirable countries to move to. That’s some simple math.
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Feb. 19, 2023
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Feb. 19, 2023
Duale Ausbildung (“double training”) is the German system of obtaining specialized secondary education from 1 to 3 years.
▪️ The educational process is arranged as follows: two days you have to sit at the desk, and the rest of the week you have to do an internship at a factory or company.
▪️ Firms conclude a contract with students and pay a salary ranging from 600 € to 1200 € per month.
▪️ Studies usually start in spring and late summer. It is better to look for vacancies six months to a year in advance, otherwise all the good ones will already be taken.
▪️ Under this system foreigners can study regardless of age.
▪️ The requirements are minimal - high school diploma and German B1 level.
▪️ The program makes it possible to master the following professions that are in demand in Germany: nurse, educator, salesperson, insurance agent, car mechanic, cook etc.
▪️ At the end of the course you get a state diploma which you can work with in Germany and other EU countries.
What you have to do
- find a job: azubi.de, aubi-plus.de, ausbildung.de, de.indeed.com, azubiyo.de.
- Apply with the following documents: translation of school certificates into German, CV, motivation letter.
- Take an online test from the employer.
- The interview: Usually takes place in person, but if you are not ready to come to Germany, you can try to arrange an online meeting. But not all companies will agree to this.
▪️ After that you can get a visa category D, which entitles you to a long-term stay in Germany.
💡 Tip: The more responses you get, the better your chances of getting a positive result. You should be prepared in advance for the fact that the selection process is not quick and sometimes you have to wait for an answer for months.
Feb. 19, 2023
Portugal closes the golden visa program and stops issuing Airbnb-type short-term rental licenses.
The large influx of newcomers has caused an acute housing crisis. Over the past year housing prices in Lisbon jumped by 37%, the cost of renting a one-bedroom starts from 800 €. The median salary in Lisbon is 1000 €.
Obviously, the crisis is caused by migrants and refugees. This is a problem in many cities and countries. Housing is simply scarce, and it has become very expensive. There are not many variants: either you have to open for yourself less popular destinations, or you have to wait for new restrictions from the governments.
