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Montenegro now requires visas from citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Since 1 November, citizens of five countries need a visa to enter Montenegro unless they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, SchengenVisaInfo reports. Eligible holders may stay up to 30 days.
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Demand for Italy's investor visa has nearly tripled in two years
Italy received 279 investor visa applications from 1 January to 13 October 2026, more than in any previous full year, IMI Daily reports, citing ministry data. Americans filed 57 percent of them, and Turkey rose to third place.
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Italy's draft budget proposes a 26% exit tax on wealthy residents who move abroad
Article 17 of Italy's draft 2027 budget would tax unrealised gains at 26% when long-term residents with at least €800,000 in assets move their tax residence abroad from 1 January 2027, according to IMI Daily. Parliament can still amend the measure before the final vote.
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Andorra and San Marino sign agreements to join the EU single market
Andorra and San Marino signed association agreements with the European Union on 19 October. Once ratified, their citizens could live, work and study anywhere in the EU, while their residence programmes for investors stay unchanged.
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