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NewsPortugal court ruling puts NHR holders at risk for 20% tax rate claims
A recent court decision in Portugal has invalidated certain eligible professions under the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax scheme. Foreign residents in these roles may face significantly higher tax bills and legal uncertainty regarding their historical and future tax liabilities.
NewsPhilippines extends PRC card validity to 5 years for foreign professionals
A new bill extends the validity of professional identification cards from three to five years for all PRC-regulated vocations. This change reduces renewal costs and administrative hurdles for foreign professionals and expats working legally in the Philippines.
NewsWego offers 0% platform fees on 7 digital currencies for direct bookings
Travelers can now use stablecoins to book flights and hotels through Wego, providing a financial workaround for those in countries with banking restrictions. This update offers digital nomads a way to bypass volatile local currencies and high foreign exchange fees when booking international travel.
NewsSouth Korea extends Jeju workcation stays to 90 days and halves income floor
South Korea's Justice Ministry agreed in principle to extend visa-free workcation stays on Jeju from 30 to 90 days and to roughly halve the island's workcation income threshold. Formal implementing rules were still pending in May 2026.
NewsAustralia's new tax draft targets foreign residents with AUD 50 million threshold
Proposed changes to Australia's capital gains tax rules could create massive liabilities for foreign residents on assets held for decades. The retrospective nature of the policy means expats may face unexpected tax bills on Australian property and business assets dating back to the early 2000s.
NewsUnited States green card shift forces B-1 and H-1B holders to apply abroad
Foreign nationals in the United States must now return to their home countries for residency processing unless they meet strict extraordinary circumstances. This policy change ends the ability for many expats and long-term visa holders to transition to permanent residency without leaving the country.
NewsVisa Destinations and Trip.com launch Asia Pacific perks for cardholders
A new strategic partnership between Visa and Trip.com Group integrates localized payment benefits and curated travel rewards directly into the booking platform. Digital nomads in the Asia Pacific region can access specialized discounts and financial perks when booking flights and accommodation.
NewsVietnam raises freelance tax withholding threshold to 5 million VND
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is proposing to raise the income threshold for 10% tax withholding on freelance work from 2 million to 5 million VND. This change would reduce the immediate tax burden and administrative paperwork for digital nomads and expats performing short-term local contracts.
NewsMexico residency costs to surge as INM sets 11,140 peso fee for Jan. 1
Mexico has updated its government fee schedule for residency applications and renewals. Foreigners will face higher costs for obtaining temporary and permanent residency cards as well as for status changes and work authorizations.
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