The real estate tax in Dubai (transfer tariff from the Dubai Land Department) is 4% of the contracted value of the apartment. This amount is usually paid by the buyer, but sometimes the seller and buyer agree to split the fee and each pays 2%. In addition, when paying the tax, the buyer must pay an administrative fee of 540 dirhams (approximately $150 USD).
The Council of Home Affairs Ministers of the European Union has approved a new timetable for the implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
From May 1, 2025, all Vanuatu passport applicants are required to undergo biometric data collection.
On March 12, 2025, the Vanuatu Commission for Citizenship by Investment Program (CIIP) at its first meeting decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of new applications for citizenship through Coffee Fund investments until further notice.
