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Ekaterina Kuzmina
Year of birth: 1995
Life and career
Ekaterina Kuzmina was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages in Global Communications at Saint Petersburg State University. After her studies, she worked as a translator and taught languages in Russia and abroad.
Her native language is Russian, she speaks fluent English, and also speaks French, Chinese, and Finnish.
Since 2023, she has been working at Global Relocate as a visa specialist for citizens of Russia and Belarus. Ekaterina also consults on opening bank accounts in different countries.
Ekaterina's interests include traveling, Scandinavian mythology, and sports.
Professional interests:
- Digital nomad visa processing
- Account opening and international transfers
- Sanctions
- Scandinavian countries
From 2025 to 2026, the authorities will stop issuing new licenses for short-term rentals. The monthly amount will increase almost 4 times.
The launch of the new Deep 2 Start program, which will begin its work in the first quarter of 2025, was announced in November.
Despite the inflationary challenges, the Turkish housing market continues to show high activity.
Now, in order to apply for this visa, you must provide a contract or an invitation covering the entire period of its validity
Annual inflation in October of this year was 1,2 %. This is a small but noticeable increase in the price level of goods and services.
The news is of particular interest to digital nomads and those who seek permanent residence in Spain after five years of residence.
The period during which the document will be valid will increase. In addition, the right to receive will be expanded.
Tightening of Finland's migration policy, which may lead to the remote cancellation of issued residence permits.
Antigua and Barbuda has released the latest information on the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) for 2023 and the first half of 2024, proving the impressive growth in popularity of this method of obtaining a passport.
What does the modern pension system in Italy look like, conditions for receiving a pension for citizens and foreign residents.
The FTA has amended the country's tax legislation, establishing that the transfer and conversion of cryptocurrencies is no longer subject to tax.
An impressive world tour has begun aboard the Vie Odyssey liner, which will cover 425 ports in 147 countries. This grandiose 3.5-year round-the-world trip is suitable for digital nomads and well-off elderly people.
The Global Relocate team conducted an in-depth study of the situation and demand and found out where Russians most often buy housing in 2024.
In September, Italy introduced new rules on short-term rentals.
In France, there are new requirements for foreign specialists, strengthening control over their employment.
The head of the Turkish government announced that the country will no longer issue residence permits to those who initially entered with a tourist visa. Now it is mandatory to apply for a residence permit or work visa at the Turkish embassy in your home country.
In a Mediterranean country, since 2015, there has been a Permanent Residence program for investors. In 2021, amendments and additions were made to the law. Passports are issued after 1-3 years of naturalization, making direct investments, and passing a reliability check.
Last November, the Hungarian government announced the most unprecedented programme of granting residence permits for investments. Legally, it came into effect on 1 July 2024. The program grants the relocant a residence permit for 10 years.
Maternity tourism is actively developing in Russia. Women in the 3rd and 4th semesters of pregnancy fly to give birth across the ocean and to Europe. Russian women are attracted by the conditions in perinatal centers and hospitals, the level of obstetric care, and living comfort. Childbirth abroad also gives a chance to get a birth affiliation.
In today's reality, for people considering moving abroad, the choice of methods is limited. Some countries have introduced a ban on crossing national borders, while others have tightened the requirements for drawing up documents. A talent visa allows you not only to stay abroad legally, but also to count on permanent residence in the host country.
June 2024 was a landmark month for Portuguese immigrants. The government announced a comprehensive 41-point plan to develop the country by attracting foreigners.
A huge number of Russians are considering the prospect of immigrating to EU countries. Studying at the best universities, working in prestigious companies, developing start-ups and at the same time applying for a passport - such an opportunity is available to holders of residence permits in European countries.
Many Russians are considering Latin American countries for immigration. Here, banks open accounts and issue cards to foreign citizens and companies (persona fisica/persona moral) on comfortable terms.