News & Updates — Moving Abroad

Policy update 18 Jun 2026

Qatar cuts the post-cancellation residence-permit grace period from 30 days to 14

Foreign residents whose Qatar residence permit is cancelled now have two weeks, not 30 days, to leave, transfer sponsorship or regularise their status — or face a QAR 10/day overstay fine.

Destination spotlight 17 Jun 2026

Destination spotlight: Portugal — still popular, but the rules have moved

Mild climate, an established residency path and a big international community keep Portugal near the top of every relocation shortlist. But the immigration agency, the golden visa and the tax regime have all changed recently — here is the honest, current picture.

Relocation tip 16 Jun 2026

5 things to sort before you move abroad (while it is still easy)

The move itself is rarely the hard part — it is the admin you did not set up in time. Five things that are quick and cheap to handle at home, and slow and expensive to fix once you have left.

Relocation tip 15 Jun 2026

How the Schengen 90/180 rule actually works (and the mistake that gets people banned)

The "90 days in any 180" rule trips up more travellers than almost any other — because the window rolls and does not reset. Here is how it really works, with a free tool that does the maths for you.

Policy update 12 Jun 2026

ETIAS explained: the €20 travel authorisation coming to Europe in late 2026

ETIAS is a new pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to Europe — not a visa, but a step you will complete online before you fly. Here is who needs it, what it costs, and when it actually starts.

Policy update 10 Jun 2026

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is now live: what it means for short stays

The EU has replaced manual passport stamps with a biometric border system that logs every entry and exit automatically. Here is what changed, who it affects, and why your 90/180 days are now counted to the day.

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