Sources and methodology

Last reviewed 4 November 2026

Where the facts come from

Each article shows an "Updated" date. It changes only when the facts are reviewed.
Where sources differ, I show both and say which one is official.

the launch budget from €10,000, the time to status of 1-2 months, the €100,000 company and property package and the 30-40 day review time are BRIDGES practice figures, not legal rules;
the minimum of about €5,000 a year in taxes and contributions for renewing a company based permit is a BRIDGES benchmark that I did not find in the law;
the income requirement for digital nomads: BRIDGES says there is no fixed threshold, while the 2022 Rulebook requires three average minimum wages a month; which reading applies in practice is not confirmed;
the share of at least one half and the exemption of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens from the €150,000 property threshold come from reports on the January 2026 amendments;
the entry into force of the €250,000 EU investor ground: BRIDGES gives 27 October 2026, other reports 16 October 2026;
the visa fees of €35 and €17.50, the decision times and the list of VFS locations come from the BRIDGES summary and visa centres;
the 2 year deadline for proof of release from previous citizenship is given by BRIDGES;
the EU accession target of around 2028 is a political goal; the passport rank, 41st of 199 with 125 destinations, comes from the BRIDGES Passport Index of 4 October 2026.

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