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Briefing · 2026-04-14
Five EU countries are running parallel reforms to either tighten visa requirements or pivot tax regimes. We map what's already in force vs what's still draft as of mid-April 2026.
Agenzia delle Entrate confirmed the €200K/yr flat continues for new enrolments through 2026. The €100K rate (legacy enrolees) is grandfathered indefinitely.
Source: Italian Revenue Agency →·Italy HNWI flat tax guide →
tax
The two-tier minimum (€250K outside major hubs, €800K in Athens/Thessaloniki/Mykonos/Santorini) is fully in force from January 2026.
Source: Enterprise Greece →·Golden Visa Index 2026 →
visa
After multiple delays, EES went live November 2025 across all 29 Schengen countries. Non-EU travellers now use biometric kiosks; the manual passport stamp is being phased out over 2026.
Source: European Commission →·EES traveller guide →
policy
ETIAS visa-waiver-renewal will launch Q4 2026, ~6 months after EES stabilises. €7 fee, valid 3 years, online application only.
Source: Travel Europe / European Commission →·ETIAS launch guide →
policy
How this briefing is curated.Each item references an official source — government release, statutory instrument, institutional report — and links to the WhereNext dataset or guide that contextualises it for relocators. We don’t accept sponsored placements. Methodology →