Rule changes and guides
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When a day rule changes, we write what changed, who it affects and what to do, with links to the official sources.
Portugal now asks for 7 or 10 years of residence for citizenshipThe 5-year route to a Portuguese passport ended on 19 May 2026. Here is the new rule and what it means for your time abroad.
Thailand cut the visa-free stay from 60 days to 30Since 15 September 2026 a visa-free visit to Thailand is 30 days for most passports. The 60-day stay is over.
Schengen's Entry/Exit System now counts your 90 days for youPassport stamps are gone. Since 10 April 2026 a computer system records each entry and exit and knows how many of your 90 days you have used.
India's new Income-tax Act: the residence days stay the sameIndia has a new income tax law since 1 April 2026. If you count days in India, the numbers you know still apply.
Nigeria's new tax law: six ways to be a tax residentSince 1 January 2026 the day count is only one of six tests for tax residence in Nigeria. Staying under 183 days is not enough by itself.