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Golden visa renewals after the repeal: how holders keep their residence in 2026
The golden visa closed to newcomers on 3 April 2025, not to holders: valid permits keep their term and renew under the rules of the initial grant, five years at a time. What the file must prove, the ministry's June 2025 criteria on visas, family and switched investments, and why a renewed card is not a path to permanent residence or a passport unless you actually live here.
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The 90/180 rule now that every entry is counted
The rule is old; the enforcement is new. Since 10 April 2026 the EES counts every day for you — how the 90/180 arithmetic works, who is exempt, and what changes for second-home owners.
EES is live, ETIAS is next: the new border reality for non-EU visitors
Passport stamps are gone. The EU's biometric border system now counts your 90/180 days automatically — here is what changes for you.