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The formal minimum is 5 years of residency, but Portugal just raised it to 10, and Spain requires 10 too. Real naturalization timelines for 7 EU countries in 2026.
UK Global Talent visa 2026 gives 5 years without employer sponsorship. IT, arts, science — different requirements. Who needs awards, who doesn't.
Income from €2,850/month, a 3-year residence permit, decision in about 21 working days. Requirements, taxes, and the path to permanent residency in Spain.
Spain plans to issue 300,000 residence permits a year — nearly a million within a few years. Here's the reasoning, the GDP numbers, and who is excluded.
Spain grants digital nomad residency in about 2 months; France takes 4 years to permit and 5 to citizenship eligibility. Compare timelines across 7 EU countries.
France grants a 4-year residence permit, Spain approves digital nomad applications in 20 days but requires 10 years before citizenship. A country-by-country guide for 2026.