Country-by-country reporting on emigration trends, visa policies, cost of living, and expat community insights for your next move abroad.
Ageing rich countries need foreign talent and labour as never before, even as they tighten borders and narrow the pathways open to students and skilled workers. A System Pulled in Two Directions The global migration system is being pulled in two opposing directions: a growing economic dependence on foreign workers and students, and a political […]
Foreigners eyeing a move to Mexico in 2026 will face higher financial hurdles and significantly steeper government fees as new immigration rules take effect. Mexico has seen a surge of residency applications in recent years, driven largely by aging American retirees and mid-career professionals relocating with portable incomes and skills. Historically, relatively low income thresholds […]
For global CEOs, family offices, and private capital, Switzerland’s residency‑by‑investment regime is less a “golden visa” and more a long‑term governance, tax, and succession tool—if you know how to structure it. A Jurisdiction That Chooses Its Residents Switzerland’s appeal rests on a blend of capital preservation, conservative policymaking, and lifestyle that few jurisdictions can match. […]
Balancing affordability, infrastructure, and lifestyle, Portugal claims the top spot among Europe’s best destinations for remote workers, with Spain, Hungary, Romania, and Montenegro following close behind. The rise of remote work continues to reshape where and how people live. More professionals are trading traditional offices for sunlit cafés and coastal co-working hubs across Europe—thanks to […]
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 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 […]
Summary: A recent CNN article highlights several countries as top destinations for American expatriates in 2025, based on various factors including quality of life, ease of settling in, and cultural attractions. Key insights include: · Mexico: Offers a rich cultural heritage, favorable climate, and proximity to the United States, making it a popular choice […]
A new €250,000 residency route steers foreign investors from property to innovation, as Athens tries to ease housing pressures while turning its Golden Visa into a startup engine. A New Pathway Into Greece Greece has unveiled a fresh track within its Golden Visa program that allows foreign investors to secure residency by backing Greek startups […]
Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram has set out a £2bn housing ambition to deliver more than 63,000 new homes, anchoring growth on brownfield regeneration and tighter alignment between housing, transport and jobs. The programme is framed as both a response to the national housing crisis and a statement that locally led investment can drive […]
From federal application fees to provincial income-based surcharges and hidden paperwork expenses, Austria’s path to citizenship comes with wildly uneven financial hurdles. Becoming an Austrian citizen is more than a paperwork challenge—it’s a financial obstacle course shaped not only by federal law but also by where you live. While national fees are consistent across the […]
Despite Switzerland’s strong economy and high wages, a majority of European immigrants leave within a few years—citing the country’s steep living costs, social barriers, and job market rigidity. For decades, Switzerland has drawn European workers seeking stable jobs, financial security, and the picturesque promise of Alpine life. Yet official data reveal a striking pattern: most […]
Affordable rents, fast-rising wages, and a booming jobs market are drawing a new wave of young Britons east, as Poland shrugs off its communist past and threatens to overtake the UK in living standards. A new land of opportunity for the young For a growing number of British graduates and young professionals, Warsaw, Kraków and […]
Higher German proficiency, mandatory integration courses, and simpler procedures are at the heart of Austria’s upcoming citizenship overhaul. Austria is preparing to roll out one of its most sweeping citizenship reforms in decades, aiming to balance stricter integration standards with a more accessible and transparent application process. The planned revamp of the Staatsbürgerschaftsgesetz (Citizenship Act) is expected […]
Fresh Eurostat figures show where Americans, Brits, Indians and other non‑EU nationals are securing first residence permits – and how Spain, Germany and the Netherlands have become the main gateways to Europe. Europe’s 3.57 million new residents In 2024, European countries issued about 3.57 million first residence permits to non‑EU citizens, covering moves for work, […]
As De Beers restructures and diamond markets falter, Botswana is making an audacious pivot—and U.S. investors are paying attention When Botswana and Arton Capital announced their citizenship-by-investment partnership at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, it might have seemed like just another entry in the crowded global mobility market. But the timing tells a […]
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