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Americans moving to Spain have made it one of the top destinations for U.S. expatriates, with Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia drawing the biggest share of new arrivals. More than 50,000 U.S. expats are currently living in Spain, a figure that has only continued to rise. In fact, in the last two years, the number of […]
The countries with the most American expats abroad still run through Mexico, Canada and the UK. But European destinations have absorbed a larger share of US emigrants since 2022, and the data sources used to count them tell different stories. The State Department puts roughly 9 million US citizens abroad. UN migrant stock data, which […]
A 49% jump in U.S. approvals and a new start-up investment route are cementing Greece’s Golden Visa as a preferred escape hatch for wealthy Americans seeking stability, residency, and opportunity in Europe. US demand surges for Greek residency US approvals for Greece’s Golden Visa climbed 49% in 2025, rising from 388 in December 2024 to […]
Americans are now the dominant national cohort applying for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus visa. Of the 659 applications Immigration New Zealand reported under the revamped Active Investor Plus visa as of April 17, the United States accounts for roughly 40%. China and Hong Kong follow. The pre-reset version of the New Zealand Golden […]
Summary:A Financial Times article published on March 24, 2025, reports a notable surge in wealthy Americans transferring assets to Switzerland in response to rising uncertainty around the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. Private banks, wealth managers, and family offices in Switzerland are seeing increased demand from U.S. clients seeking to diversify […]
Summary: Newly released figures from France’s national statistics agency, Insee, show that approximately 25% of U.S.-born residents living in France reside in Paris — France’s largest city, and home to some 2.1 million inhabitants. A February 20, 2025, article from The Connexion provides insights into the distribution of Americans across France and explores factors behind their settlement patterns. […]
Summary: A Semafor article published on March 23, 2025, reports that a growing number of Americans are actively pursuing second passports, motivated by political instability. While many Americans are not yet moving, affluent Americans are seeking the option. Half the world’s countries offer visas or passport pathways based on investments or financial contributions so many affluent Americans […]
Summary:A New York Times article published on July 6, 2024, explores the growing influx of Americans into Mexico City, where U.S. citizens are increasingly drawn by culture, affordability, lifestyle, and remote work flexibility. The piece focuses on how everyday Mexican life—particularly its food, music, and social energy—is being experienced, and in some cases reinterpreted, by […]
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The top countries Americans are moving to in 2025 and 2026 split into two distinct rankings: aspirational survey data and actual residence-permit numbers. The two lists overlap, but they don’t match. Portugal tops one. Mexico tops the other. Expatsi, a US relocation-services company, surveyed 116,363 Americans who used its 20-question assessment tool throughout 2024. Portugal […]
A recent May article published by CNBC explores a trend among U.S. residents choosing to fly away from the States, seeking a safer net to call home. While many are still finding the courage to take the chance, others are saying farewell to the country as a response to the Republican-led policy shifts. It’s clear […]
As read on an article published by Il Corriere della Sera on June 7, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rise in American citizens applying for British passports seeking a foothold abroad due to President Donald Trump’s recent chaotic trade policies, which are significantly increasing the risk of recession and the collapse of what was […]
Since 2016, we have made it our mission here at LuxCitizenship to offer unique, data-based insights into who are the Luxembourg Dual Citizens. Browse our research studies to learn more. The Luxembourg Dual Citizen Study American-born dual citizens now make up equivalent to 2% of Luxembourg’s total population. Brazilians, over 4%. First launched in 2018 and now in […]
On April 10, a Forbes article noted a surge in Black Americans relocating abroad, particularly to Africa, while trying to free themselves from ideological pressure and unsustainable racial injustices. Once known for being a foundation to the nation’s cultural and political development, this community is choosing to find a new home where the Afro-American identity […]
An article shared by The Connexion highlights how Southern France, particularly Nice, is becoming a popular destination for American citizens who are trading short-term holidays for long-term stays. Data that follows focuses on a surge of 12% Americans choosing to relocate to Nice drawn to the appealing lifestyle, the climate, and the affordability. This is […]
Summary: An increasing number of American retirees are choosing to spend their post-work years abroad, driven by lower costs of living, better access to healthcare, and a desire for a more relaxed lifestyle. According to a CNN Travel article published on March 20, 2025, this trend reflects broader shifts in both (i) affordability concerns and […]
Summary: A growing number of Americans are choosing to leave the United States in what some are calling the “Great American Exodus.” According to the March 20, 2025 article from UnHerd, this trend is no longer limited to retirees or temporary digital nomads. Increasingly, middle-class professionals, young families, and politically disillusioned citizens are moving abroad […]
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