Change log
Visa and tax rule changes: April 2026
4 official rule changes take effect in April 2026, popular countries first, each with its official source.
Italy: The population ceiling for municipalities eligible for the 7% foreign-pensioner regime rose from 20,000 to 30,000 inhabitants from 7 April 2026 (Agenzia delle Entrate scheda updated 8 May 2026)
The population ceiling for municipalities eligible for the 7% foreign-pensioner regime rose from 20,000 to 30,000 inhabitants from 7 April 2026 (Agenzia delle Entrate scheda updated 8 May 2026).
Hong Kong: From the year of assessment 2026/27 the basic allowance rises from HK$132,000 to HK$145,000 and the married person's allowance from HK$264,000 to HK$290,000, with increases to the single parent, child, newborn and dependent parent allowances and a higher deduction ceiling for elderly residential care expenses
From the year of assessment 2026/27 the basic allowance rises from HK$132,000 to HK$145,000 and the married person's allowance from HK$264,000 to HK$290,000, with increases to the single parent, child, newborn and dependent parent allowances and a higher deduction ceiling for elderly residential care expenses.
United Kingdom: Dividend tax rates for 2026/27 are 10.75% at the basic rate and 35.75% at the higher rate
Dividend tax rates for 2026/27 are 10.75% at the basic rate and 35.75% at the higher rate; the additional rate stays 39.35% and the dividend allowance GBP 500 (≈ $660).
United Kingdom: Registration as a British citizen costs GBP 1,540 for an adult (was GBP 1,446) and GBP 1,000 for a child (was GBP 1,214) from 8 April 2026
Registration as a British citizen costs GBP 1,540 (≈ $2,040) for an adult (was GBP 1,446 (≈ $1,910)) and GBP 1,000 (≈ $1,320) for a child (was GBP 1,214 (≈ $1,600)) from 8 April 2026; the GBP 130 (≈ $170) ceremony fee is unchanged.