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The Golden Coast of Europe has a name that embodies it all. Infused by sea, Portugal’s majestic coastline is an honest reflection of her inner-beauty. From timeless cobblestoned villages nestled within rolling vineyards to sn...

Today, many people are working remotely, but this isn’t just a condition of the current pandemic. It is a trend that is growing because people are choosing a better quality of life over congested city living. When the pande...

The birthplace of many Roman emperors, including Constantine the Great, you are never too far from a mountain or a winding river in Serbia. The capital city of Belgrade has a population of 1.5 million people, and is one of th...

Costa Rica has always been a hot-spot destination for expats. Retirees enjoy the pace of life and high-quality of living, and the recent introduction of the digital nomad visa now provides a new immigration pathway for young...

Japan has kept the border closed for 2.5 years after the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020. On October 11th, 2023, the Government of Japan finally decided to open the border and welcome all tourists without restriction on ac...

When South Africa implements a Digital Nomad Visa, they need to get it right! In this article, we outline what a Digital Nomad Visa is, the standard international requirements and trends, and what South Africa should be doing...

France attracts people for a wide variety of reasons. Those interested in finding unmatched cultural opportunities will enjoy France’s many cities steeped in history and art, while those looking for a place to raise a family ...

The way we define "destination" is evolving. When it comes to migration, where we seek to live, work and call home is oftentimes not as simple as choosing a country. The emergence of Remote Work and implementation of visa ca...

Attention Global Mobility Professionals! How can you use SEO to create digital content that best reaches your target audience? Find out in this what you need to know guide from Copy House. ## What You Need to Know About SE...

Portugal has always been ahead of the game when it comes to immigration. The Golden Visa program, one of the oldest investment programs in Europe, stirs up significant debate (and jealousy) among Portugal’s neighboring EU c...

Every country provides an immigration pathway that is catered to visitors and travelers. These “short-term” visa options are typically designed to be hassle-free with quick processing times. eVisas are commonly used by gove...

I’m a French immigration lawyer. Of course, I’d love for you to move to France – and in order to succeed in your move, you’ll want to make sure you’re going into it with eyes wide open. Here are some of the challenges my cli...

Planning to change your life? How about the Czech Republic? Do you want to make a change in your life and are you thinking of moving to the Czech Republic? If so, you might find this article useful for you next move. #### Wh...

They’ve become quite common in the past year – yet the Request for Evidence (RFE) remains the scratching hair in immigration files to the United States: after weeks of preparation and work on your file, it’s finally been pres...

Turkey is the destination for individuals and businesses seeking to be situated at the crossroads of Europe. As an international hub, Turkey boasts a strong financial and banking sector that is well-connected to global comme...

In order to attract highly qualified professionals, especially in the field of IT and innovative technologies, different regulations have been adopted in Serbia that facilitate employment and introduce employment subsidies, s...

By its very nature, the start-up world is constantly evolving. It is an exciting place to be…most of the time. For anyone who has launched a new venture – you would know the trials and tribulations. In fact, the entrepreneuri...

Numerous changes in Kenyan Immigration have occurred throughout the past ten-years. A notable aspect of these efforts has been to digitalise the overall Kenyan immigration systems - making it more accessible and streamlined f...

What do companies struggling to hire and a governments pledge to get more people cycling have in common? They don’t do anything about the barriers! For the first time since records began this year there have been more vacanci...

What any potential entrepreneur in France should know about the micro-entreprise. The micro-entreprise is a type of corporation – the default, starter pack corporation in France. Its advantages are that it has a simplified ac...

“Visa nomad”, “remote visa”, “digital visa”, “e-residence visa”: more than thirty countries now offer a framework for teleworking internationally, the possibilities of exercising one’s professional activity everywhere are flo...

L‘étude de la Dares publiée le 8 septembre 2022 confirme ce que de nombreux professionnels constatent sur le terrain : les tensions de recrutement se sont élevées à niveau jamais atteint depuis 2011 et ce dans de nombreux sec...

We recently announced an early-stage partnership with one of the leading global employment platforms, Oyster. But what does this mean for global mobility practitioners? How can this further bolster your existing practice? Wha...

Serbia and its capital city, Belgrade, are rapidly emerging as a destination for both travelers and entrepreneurs alike. With a vibrant tech-scene, low-cost of living, and stable governmental foundation - there are significa...

Have you got a steady job in an office? Working 9-5, with maybe a couple of holidays here and there. What if I told you I could give you the chance to turn that boring office job into a remote job, anywhere in the world? Soun...

The biggest misconception that I hear, as an immigration attorney in France, is the idea that the only two ways to make the move to France are either (1) by marrying a French national, or (2) getting a job offer in France. In...

After an arduous 6 weeks of campaigning and intense back and forth debates from the leadership candidates, Liz Truss has secured a victory over ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak to become the new Conservative leader and British Prime...

Desire for global employment is at an all-time high. For workers, it opens the door to detaching work from a single location and unlocking the freedom to work from anywhere. For organizations, it can be the difference betwe...

Around 26 countries have introduced digital nomad visas and that number continues to climb as they’re proving a popular way to introduce foreign investment into economies and to allow individuals to explore other countries, w...

Africa’s tech industry has been experiencing a boom for some time now, with software companies on the continent becoming increasingly attractive for foreign direct investment and skill transfer opportunities. As Rahul Shah, ...

When the French ask me why I moved to France, I reply: “Bon pain, bon vin, et Serge Gainsbourg.” I’ll roughly translate that rhyming phrase to: Good bread, good wine, and why not be serenaded by the dulcet tones of French tro...

While some European citizens tend to forget that having a European passport does not exempt from immigration formalities outside of the EU, some people wishing to live in Europe may tend to think that once they set foot in th...

Oftentimes when reading a book, the academic demands some kind of homework. Some extracurricular exercises that shed additional light and layers on literature as it relates to our own context. *Ishmael* was one of these. N...

Navigating visa and immigration requirements in Germany can be complex. Compared to other European Union nations, Germany maintains a unique immigration framework of requirements and also extends to important matters after ob...

If you work in Human Resources or as a Global Mobility Manager, you know that having an experienced immigration lawyer to guide you through immigration legislation can be invaluable. When you’re working to get your assignees ...

The Corporate Spouse. It has a nice ring to it. Until you wonder if it also translates to The Good Wife. In a not so good way. The good one who supported the husband’s every move and will continue to do so even though she hat...

There is a lot happening in the world of mobility. Get your latest insights on what has transpired in Australia and New Zealand during July 2022 in this monthly recap. Some of the latest developments in Australian and New Ze...

Last month the Conservative party leader, Boris Johnson resigned. We thought it would be timely to address one of the major issues of company sponsorship within our world of business immigration. Namely, what do organisations...

Freedom is the most valuable luxury that an individual can have. Relocating to Malta can open doors to a lifetime of incredible experiences and an unprecedented quality of life. Whilst researching how to become a resident o...

New precedents are being established in the world of mobility. What should have captured the global headlines in March 2022, seemed to have quietly vanished from the news. Still, the ripple effects continued to stimulate othe...

Sir Mo Farah has recently revealed that he was trafficked to the UK as a young child and subjected to abuse after being forced into domestic labour. Headlines reporting how he was trafficked to the UK and treated like a slave...

Have you been dreaming of a big adventure across the Atlantic? If Europe has been calling, a sunny southern European state by the name of Malta may be the perfect base. Read on, to see all the ways in which your stay across ...

The number of short-term visa holders in Australia rose to 2.4 million throughout the years leading up to the pandemic and then fell to 1.8 million after the border closures were implemented. Skill shortages — which have wors...

As if being able to move more easily across borders wasn't enough, Costa Rica has taken a huge policy-oriented leap into further driving incentives. Notably, this includes no income tax for digital nomad visa holders. #### ...

While we are a digital-platform – the fabric of Relocate is the human connection. In order to achieve our mission statement for easing the burdens of migration there is one single element that must prevail: Trust. In an effo...

On 24 February 2022, the European Council condemned the Russian action because it has violated international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. On 4 March 2022, unprecedented in the history of the European ...

President Rodrigo Chaves has signed the long anticipated "Law to Attract Workers and Remote Providers of Services of An International Character", commonly known as the "Law of Digital Nomads". After the official publication o...

The announcement of Costa Rica’s digital nomad visa is right around the corner. Just last week the government signed the decree that was promulgated into law in October 2021. So hold your breath wanderlust nomads, your pura ...