Thomas Legran

European expert on visas, including visas for digital nomads, EU residence permits, visa programs to European countries
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Year of birth: 1988

Life and professional path

Thomas Legrand was born in Lyon, France. He specializes in visa support and international migration law. He is passionate about languages, speaks French, English, German, Spanish and Japanese.

After graduating from Lyon Lyon Lyceum, Thomas entered the University of Toulouse (Toulouse Capitole University), where he studied international law.

He began his professional career working for the French government, where he dealt with visa policy and migration issues. After that, he gained significant experience working in migration agencies in France, Germany and Portugal. Thomas consulted on obtaining Golden Visas and relocation programs for highly qualified specialists, helping large companies and individuals with immigration issues.

Professional interests:

  • Digital nomads and digital nomad visas
  • Travel
  • Foreign languages
  • EU countries
Author's publications
How to move to Italy
18 min. reading
How to move to Italy

More than 70,000 immigrants move to Italy every year. This fact clearly indicates the attractiveness of the country.

Obtaining citizenship through the birth of a child
24 min. reading
Obtaining citizenship through the birth of a child

In which countries the child automatically receives citizenship upon birth. Conditions for registration and registration of a newborn abroad.

Portugal intends to start issuing humanitarian visas
3 min. reading
Portugal intends to start issuing humanitarian visas

A humanitarian visa will allow you to apply for asylum at the Portuguese Embassy in your country or in a neighboring state.

EU issued a record number of Blue Cards
3 min. reading
EU issued a record number of Blue Cards

Last year, the EU countries provided a record amount of "Blue Cards" to citizens of Turkey, Russia and India, namely 89,037. This has become a new historical high.

Green card lottery in the USA in 2024 began
3 min. reading
Green card lottery in the USA in 2024 began

Winning the lottery is a unique chance to start living from scratch in a developed country with a stable economy. The results will be announced on 05/06/2025.

Best countries to live in 2024
16 min. reading
Best countries to live in 2024

Countries where you can immigrate without any fear in 2024.

Ireland has simplified the requirements for obtaining work visas
2 min. reading
Ireland has simplified the requirements for obtaining work visas

Ireland has moved to apply simplified application rules for both employees and employers. According to RTE, one of the key innovations allows some categories of foreign employees to change their superiors 9 months after obtaining a license.

Malta tightens the rules when applying for a residence permit
5 min. reading
Malta tightens the rules when applying for a residence permit

Malta is strengthening control when applying for a residence permit.

EU introduced new entry/exit control system EES
4 min. reading
EU introduced new entry/exit control system EES

The European Union is introducing a new EES checkpoint system at the external borders of the Schengen area.

Golden Visa of Hungary: What You Need to Know About Real Estate Funds
9 min. reading
Golden Visa of Hungary: What You Need to Know About Real Estate Funds

In the summer of 2024, Hungary will launch the GIP (Guest Investor Program) in its new edition, which was approved back in January, following the implementation of the migration platform. What can we expect from the new program?

How to Obtain EU Citizenship
1 min. reading
How to Obtain EU Citizenship

In 2024, interest in obtaining passports of EU countries remains consistently high. The opportunity to travel, study, work, and conduct business within the European Union without navigating through numerous bureaucratic procedures is a dream for many Russians.

Citizenship in European Countries through Marriage
1 min. reading
Citizenship in European Countries through Marriage

Few people know that it is possible to become a European passport holder through family connections, naturalisation or registration of a relationship with a foreigner. After marriage or cohabitation, the spouse is granted residence permit and later citizenship.

Digital Nomad Visa to Italy
15 min. reading
Digital Nomad Visa to Italy

The Italian authorities do not formally prohibit remote employees from providing services to local companies.

Digital Nomad Visa to Spain
15 min. reading
Digital Nomad Visa to Spain

The Spanish Nomad Visa allows you to do what you love in a country with a warm climate and a European standard of living.

Digital Nomad Visa to Montenegro
17 min. reading
Digital Nomad Visa to Montenegro

A visa project for those who want to live in a cultured, sparsely populated country on the Adriatic coast.

Digital Nomad Visa to Portugal
13 min. reading
Digital Nomad Visa to Portugal

The relocation program allows you to move to the Portuguese state together with family members.

Digital Nomad Visa to Turkey
16 min. reading
Digital Nomad Visa to Turkey

The status allows you to receive medical care under insurance, teach children in public schools for free, and not pay taxes.

Digital Nomad Visa to Croatia
16 min. reading
Digital Nomad Visa to Croatia

A beautiful country with developed infrastructure and friendly people. Everything you need to know about the Croatian Digital Nomad Visa