European Citizenship & Residency News
English briefings for the European citizenship and residency tracks hosted on Prep2Go.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Italy Immigration 2026: Golden Visa Stability & Turin Office Move
Italy's Golden Visa remains a stable route for Schengen access in 2026. Meanwhile, digital nomads gain a clear path to citizenship, and Turin consolidates its immigration offices.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal Golden Visa Updates: 2026 Stats Released & NHR 2.0 Tax Regime Approved
Portugal releases its 2026 Golden Visa statistics and finalizes the NHR 2.0 tax regime. Meanwhile, processing delays are driving some investors toward alternative European programs.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain's 2026 Immigration Rules & Portugal's Citizenship Veto
Spain announces upcoming 2026 immigration rule changes while Portugal faces a political battle over citizenship timelines following a presidential veto.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal's President Vetoes Citizenship Law Changes Amid Rightward Shift
Portugal's President and Constitutional Court have blocked attempts to tighten the nationality law. However, the government vows to push the reforms through amid a growing housing crisis and a rightward political shift.
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Monthly update on December 2025: France Bans Remote Work on Visitor Visas Amid 42% Drop in Approvals
France has officially banned remote work for Visitor Visa holders and reported a 42% drop in residence permit approvals. Meanwhile, Portugal faces citizenship delays as courts uphold a 10-year Golden Visa rule.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Finland Extends PR & Citizenship to 6 Years Amid Stricter Nordic Rules
Finland has increased the residency requirement for permanent residency and citizenship to six years. Meanwhile, the EU is tightening asylum rules and challenging Denmark's migrant settlement quotas.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal Golden Visa: Court Confirms 10-Year Rule & AIMA Rejects 59K Cases
Portugal's Constitutional Court secures the Golden Visa 10-year rule, minimizing retroactive cancellation risks. Meanwhile, AIMA clears its backlog by rejecting 59,000 incomplete applications, demanding strict compliance.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Welcomes Talent While Portugal Faces Immigration Lawsuits
Spain reinforces its pro-immigration stance by proposing visa-free access for UK professionals. Meanwhile, Portugal faces legal turbulence as investors sue AIMA and courts strike down nationality law provisions.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Netherlands Immigration: Stability Amid EU Policy Shifts
As Portugal's citizenship reforms stall and the EU tightens migration policies, the Netherlands remains a stable hub for investors. Prepare for stricter compliance and the upcoming EES digital border system.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal Golden Visa: Court Rulings, AIMA Lawsuits & Permit Cancellations
Portugal's Constitutional Court strikes down parts of the new citizenship law while Golden Visa investors increasingly sue AIMA over delays. Meanwhile, police are cracking down on residence permit violations.
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Monthly update on December 2025: France Introduces Mandatory Civic Exam and Automatic Residence Permit Renewals
France is balancing stricter integration rules with reduced bureaucracy. A new mandatory civic exam is required for multi-year permits, while existing carte de séjour renewals become automatic.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Nordic Immigration: Finland Citizenship Rules, Sweden Salary Hikes & Norway Bans
Finland tightens citizenship rules effective December 2025, while Sweden raises salary thresholds for work permits. Meanwhile, Norway introduces a shadow ban on Caribbean passports and plans 2026 immigration reforms.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Italy Opens 500K Work Quotas & Digital Visas While Portugal Halts Citizenship Reforms
Italy announces nearly 500,000 work visa quotas and plans fully digital consular services by 2026. Meanwhile, Portugal's Constitutional Court blocks citizenship reforms, maintaining the status quo for investors.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Raises Nomad Visa Income to €2,763 & Rejects EU Migration Rules
Spain has increased its Digital Nomad Visa income threshold to €2,763 per month while rejecting stricter EU migration policies. Meanwhile, ETIAS may soon limit Schengen access for CBI passport holders.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Germany Tightens Migration Laws While Opportunity Card Underperforms
The Bundestag has tightened asylum laws and expanded the list of "safe countries" by decree. Meanwhile, the new Chancenkarte visa is underperforming, and Germany prepares for strict EES biometric border checks.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Netherlands Immigration: Sudden Business Checks & 2026 Expat Mortgages
The Netherlands is tightening immigration compliance with sudden workplace inspections while maintaining stable routes for highly skilled migrants. New EU deportation rules also signal a stricter stance on illegal stays.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Portugal Tightens Immigration Rules While Named Economy of the Year
Portugal is tightening its immigration policies, including stricter overstay penalties and family reunification limits. Meanwhile, the country was named Economy of the Year by The Economist.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Italy Immigration Update: Digital Nomad Tax Breaks & Holiday Delays
Italy is introducing new tax incentives for digital nomads while tightening its broader asylum policies. Expect significant immigration processing delays due to the upcoming holiday season.