France: Passeport Talent, citizenship in 5 years and Europe's oldest Vietnamese community
No golden visa, but Passeport Talent grants 4-year card from the start for entrepreneurs and investors. World-class healthcare…
Germany: reform 2024 — citizenship 5 years and keep Vietnamese passport
Germany's citizenship law reform in 2024: reduced from 8 years to 5 years and ALLOWS multiple citizenship. Public university nearly tuition-fre…
Cyprus: EU permanent residency English-speaking — but not yet Schengen
Citizenship program was abolished since 2020. Remaining is permanent residency program with very light maintenance requirements. Law …
Spain: Golden Visa closed 4/2025 — what remains
No longer to purchase real estate for residency card. But Non-Lucrative and Digital Nomad categories remain open and suit many families …
Malta: EU nation speaking English — and legal warnings to know
EU's smallest country, English is official language, good healthcare and education. But citizenship program under investment …
Portugal: EU residency card with 7 days per year
Golden Visa dropped the real estate purchase format from 2023 — this is something many still advise incorrectly. Analysis of remain…
Italy: invest in real business, flat tax for newcomers
Italy has no real estate purchase visa form. Investor Visa targets innovative startups, Italian companies, bonds or charity — and …
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Ireland Tightens Citizenship Requirements: 8 Years Instead of 5, New English Language Test
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