
UK Visa Fees in 2026: Visitor, Student, Work, and Spouse Visa Costs
Standard visitor visas in the UK cost a minimum of £127, while long-term visit visas and student visas start at £475 and £524, respectively. Work
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Standard visitor visas in the UK cost a minimum of £127, while long-term visit visas and student visas start at £475 and £524, respectively. Work

The Portugal Golden Visa Fund lets US citizens pursue residency via LXL Ventures, a CMVM-regulated private equity fund for Americans under Portugal’s post-2023 rules. Instead

The UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency for expats and international investors, granting the ability to live, work, and invest in the UAE without a

The temporary non-residence rule in the UK determines how certain UK taxes, especially Capital Gains Tax, apply to gains made while living outside the UK.

The cheapest passports to buy in 2026 are Sao Tome and Principe, Nauru, and Vanuatu. For expats seeking a more structured residency pathway, Paraguay offers

Spain has officially ended its Golden Visa program, leaving non-EU nationals seeking residency and citizenship to explore alternative pathways. These Spain Golden Visa alternatives include

Travelers from visa-exempt countries, such as the United States and Canada, will need ETIAS authorization to enter the Schengen Area and other ETIAS countries starting

Between US citizenship vs Canadian citizenship, Canada is generally easier to obtain and more flexible for expats, while US citizenship offers greater global power and

The Mozambique investor visa offers 10-year residency for investments of at least US$5 million, and five-year permits for amounts from US$500,000. The investment visa targets

To qualify for the Hungary Golden Visa, applicants must invest a minimum of €250,000 in government-approved real estate funds or make a €1 million non-refundable

Applying for a UK spouse or partner visa allows foreign nationals to live in the United Kingdom with their British, Irish, or settled partner. The

Panama vs Belize retirement presents two appealing yet contrasting options for expats, with Belize offering a relaxed English-speaking Caribbean lifestyle and Panama providing stronger infrastructure,

When choosing where to live abroad, expats often face a trade-off: Belize offers a lower cost of living, while Costa Rica provides more developed healthcare

Foreign nationals with STEM qualifications can now apply for China K visa, a new visa category created to attract international talent for work, research, and

The Ajman Golden Visa is part of the UAE’s long-term residency framework, offering 10-year residence permits to qualified investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. While

The New Zealand Government has closed the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introduced the Business Investor Visa, opening in November 2025. Applicants can invest NZD $1M

The Maltese government introduced a new pathway to citizenship, known as Citizenship by Merit, a selective naturalization route that’s not open to everyone. Unlike traditional

Japan is implementing significant changes to its Business Manager Visa system, effective mid-October 2025. The minimum investment requirement has increased sixfold from ¥5 million to ¥30 million (approximately $204,000). Additionally, new mandatory

The Romania Golden Visa is a proposed residency-by-investment program that allows non-EU nationals to obtain a five-year residence permit through a minimum €400,000 investment. Expected

Becoming a US citizen as a green card holder requires passing the US citizenship test, which evaluates your English skills and knowledge of American history,

Foreign spouses of South African citizens can pursue citizenship in South Africa after proving at least five years of marriage to qualify for permanent residence,
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