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Residency, taxes and risks
around the world

We break down the real pitfalls of obtaining residency, tax traps, and legal nuances — without agency clichés.

2 articles
2 regions
2024–25 data
🇺🇸 United States of America

Residence permits

How Not to Lose Your Green Card While Living Abroad (2026)

How long a green card holder can stay outside the US, what abandonment means, when you need a reentry permit, and how to protect your status — a 2026 guide.

M Elena Marsh
25 June 2026 · 5 min Read article
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🇵🇹 Portugal

Visas

Portugal Residence Permit 2026: D7, D8, PR & Citizenship

A complete 2026 guide to Portugal residence permits: the D7 and D8 visas, income requirements, the new citizenship law, and the stay rules that protect your status.