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Research

We monitor visa changes, cost data, immigration policy, and expat news across 122 countries daily. Every data point gets cross-referenced.

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Visa changes

D7, digital nomad visas, Schengen rules — caught before they affect your timeline.

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Cost breakdowns

Real monthly budgets from expats actually living there — not Numbeo estimates.

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Breaking news

Immigration law changes, policy shifts, and stories before the mainstream catches on.

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City deep-dives

Neighborhood-level analysis of the cities expats are actually moving to right now.

A recent edition

Here's what this week looked like.

ExpatLife Weekly

Portugal citizenship + ETIAS delay + HCMC on $900

Thu 9:00 AM

Each week, we distill 5,900+ pages of expat research into the 3-5 things you actually need to know.

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Visa Changes

Portugal doubled its citizenship timeline to 10 years

Parliament approved the change on April 1. Brazilians still qualify in 7 years via CPLP.

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Europe Travel

ETIAS delayed to Q4 2026

Europe's €20 travel authorization pushed again. 6-month grace period confirmed when it launches.

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Cost of Living

Ho Chi Minh City: $900/month single, $1,500 couple

Full 2026 budget breakdown for District 1, Thao Dien, and District 7 expat neighborhoods.

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