Darya Melnik

Darya Melnik

@darya_melnik

Senior Investment Programs Consultant at BRIDGES. I help families with residence permits, golden visas and citizenship by investment.

Joined Oct 2026 Budapest, Hungary bridges.global/
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Darya Melnik posted a new writeup in Immigration 5h ago
Hungary Guest Investor Residence: Why the Steps Run in Reverse and How to Plan Around It
Immigration Hungary Guest Investor Residence: Why the Steps Run in Reverse and How to Plan Around It

Most of my clients come to Hungary after looking at Greece or Portugal first. They already know the usual script: pick an asset, pay, file the application, w...

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Darya Melnik posted a new writeup in Work 5d ago
Greece Golden Visa in 2026: How the Map Now Sets Your Budget
Work Greece Golden Visa in 2026: How the Map Now Sets Your Budget

When clients asked me about Greece a couple of years ago, the first question was usually "how much?" and the answer was short. Today I have to answer with a ...

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Darya Melnik posted a new writeup in Money Oct 19, 2026
Cyprus Permanent Residence: The Paperwork That Decides Your Application
Money Cyprus Permanent Residence: The Paperwork That Decides Your Application

Most people who ask me about Cyprus start with the property. That part matters, but in my experience it is rarely where an application gets into trouble. The...

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Darya Melnik posted a new writeup in Immigration Oct 16, 2026
Portugal Golden Visa and Tax Residency: Why One Does Not Mean the Other
Immigration Portugal Golden Visa and Tax Residency: Why One Does Not Mean the Other

I get this question almost every week. A family has approved a Portugal golden visa investment, they are relieved about the low stay requirement, and then so...

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Darya Melnik posted a new writeup in Legal Oct 14, 2026
Golden Visa or Second Citizenship in 2026: How Families Should Choose
Legal Golden Visa or Second Citizenship in 2026: How Families Should Choose

A consultant explains how families can choose between a golden visa and citizenship by investment in 2026, with real figures for Greece and Cyprus.

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