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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.

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2 regions
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🇺🇸 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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Region All Europe Worldwide
🌍 Europe

Visas

Schengen 90/180 Rule Explained: How to Count Your Days in 2026

Count your Schengen days right: how the rolling 180-day window works, why leaving doesn't reset the clock and what EES changed. With a worked example.

K Karl Pincher 7 min
🇵🇹 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.

P Karl Pincher 5 min