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Freelancer pathways
Pathways for independent professionals serving clients on a self-directed basis.
Andorra International Professional Residence: 85% Rule 2026
Guide to Andorra residence for professionals with international projection: Andorran base, 85% foreign-used services, one-employee maximum and AFA deposits.
BeninBenin Professional Visa: Requirements and 2026 Rules
Current guide to Benin's professional visa under Decree 2026-049, including 12-month validity, renewal, identification obligations and labour-permit distinctions.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia Freelancer and Self-Employment Residence in 2026
Guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina immigration options for freelancers and self-employed professionals, including why there is no standalone freelancer visa and when the founder route applies.
BotswanaBotswana Freelancer and Self-Employment Immigration in 2026
Guide to Botswana immigration for freelancers and self-employed professionals, including why there is no standalone freelancer visa and how investor/work permits fit.
Brunei DarussalamBrunei Freelancer and Self-Employment Immigration in 2026
Guide to Brunei options for freelancers and self-employed foreigners, including the absence of a standalone freelancer visa and restrictions on sole proprietorships and partnerships.
BulgariaBulgaria Freelancer and Self-Employment Residence in 2026
Guide to Bulgaria's regulated freelance and self-employment route for third-country nationals.
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso Freelancer and Self-Employment Options in 2026
Guide to Burkina Faso options for freelancers and self-employed professionals, explaining the lack of a standalone freelancer visa and the business, residence and work rules that may apply.
EcuadorProfessional, Technician, Technologist or Artisan Residence — Ecuador 2026
Two-year Ecuador temporary residence for qualified professionals, technicians, technologists and artisans with required credential registration.
PortugalPortugal Self-Employment Visa (D2): Freelancer and Independent Professional Guide
Portugal's D2 self-employment route for freelancers and independent professionals, covering service evidence, subsistence, €110 national visa fee, AIMA residence rules and the revoked manifestation-of-interest shortcut.