Citipassport Names the Top 3 Countries That Are Easiest to Move to Right Now 

Relocating to Europe in 2026 remains possible despite stricter migration rules and higher income requirements. According to the international legal company Citipassport, Portugal, Spain, and Greece currently offer some of the most practical residence options for remote professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and financially independent applicants.

Experts emphasise that “easiest” does not mean automatic approval. The best destination depends on the applicant’s income, professional activity, family situation, and long-term plans.

Portugal

Portugal remains one of the most flexible destinations due to its variety of residence routes. Digital nomads can apply with a stable monthly income of approximately EUR 3,680, while financially independent applicants may consider the D7 visa.

Entrepreneurs can use the D2 route, and investors still have access to residence options starting from EUR 250,000 for eligible cultural projects or EUR 500,000 for qualifying funds and business activities. Real estate purchases, however, no longer qualify for the golden visa.

Portugal is particularly attractive to applicants planning long-term relocation. Legal residence may eventually provide a route to permanent status and citizenship, subject to the applicable conditions.

Spain

Spain offers several residence categories for third-country nationals. One of the most popular is the digital nomad route for remote employees and self-employed professionals working primarily with foreign clients.

In 2026, the principal applicant generally needs to demonstrate an income of approximately EUR 2,849 per month. Family members can be included, although the financial requirement increases for each dependant.

Spain also offers residence options for entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, and people with sufficient independent financial resources. Purchasing property no longer provides residence rights following the closure of the Spanish golden visa program in April 2025.

“Spain can be a practical option when the applicant has a transparent professional background, stable foreign income, and properly prepared contracts,” Citipassport representatives noted.

Greece

Greece combines residence options for financially independent individuals, remote professionals, and property investors. Its digital nomad program is designed for people who work remotely for employers or clients located outside the country.

The Greek golden visa also remains available. The minimum property investment starts at EUR 250,000 for certain conversion and restoration projects. Standard thresholds range from EUR 400,000 to EUR 800,000, depending on the location.

Greece may be particularly suitable for families and investors who want to obtain a renewable residence permit without permanently relocating immediately. However, the conditions for renewing a permit and qualifying for citizenship should be assessed separately.

Choosing a Country Requires More Than Comparing Income Levels

Citipassport specialists advise applicants to consider taxes, cost of living, residence requirements, family eligibility, healthcare, education, and long-term immigration prospects. A country with a lower financial threshold may not always be the simplest option if the applicant’s documents do not fit the selected program.

Citipassport provides legal assistance with choosing a suitable country and residence route, assessing eligibility, preparing documents, and completing the immigration procedure.