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 […]
Drawn by heritage, safety, and “African euphoria,” a growing wave of Black Americans is settling in Ghana, reshaping Accra’s landscape, intensifying housing pressures, and forcing a reckoning over land, belonging, and power between returnees and Ghanaians. A Homecoming Written in Two Hands For Christa Núñez, a Cornell Ph.D. student and mother of three, the decision […]
An August article published by Quastels LLP by Jayesh Jethwa highlights a notable post-pandemic migration trend—an increasing number of Americans are moving to the United Kingdom in search of stability, opportunity, and political calm. In the twelve months leading to March 2025, more than 6,600 U.S. citizens applied for residency or nationality in the UK—the highest total since records began in 2004. […]
From Citizenship.EU On October 13, 2025, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved a comprehensive reform bill that fundamentally restructures how consular services operate worldwide. The legislation, formally known as Bill A.C. 2369-A (“Disposizioni per la revisione dei servizi per i cittadini e le imprese all’estero”), passed with 144 votes in favor, 87 against, and 5 abstentions, […]
From Citizenship.EU Italy’s highest civil court is preparing to issue what could be a landmark decision affecting millions of Italian descendants worldwide, thus affecting Italian citizenship by descent cases and applicants pursuing Jure Sanguinis, or Italian dual citizenship under Italian citizenship law. On January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the United Sections of the Court of Cassation will […]
From Citizenship.EU Denmark may not have ancestry dual citizenship. But Denmark, and Copenhagen more specifically, has become a unique destination for many foreign couples in Europe. Getting married in Europe can be unexpectedly complicated. Differences in residence status, paperwork, and recognition between countries often create real obstacles for international couples. Recent media articles giving coverage to […]
The Daily Mail published an article on July 5 that highlights how the Netherlands is being considered a top destination for Americans looking for a fresh start abroad. But why relocate? Threats to democracy, rising gun violence, and inflation in the old Land of Opportunities are the main reasons a broader part of the U.S […]
A recent article published by PropertyWire on June 25 highlights a surge in Americans applying for Greek citizenship with a 12.3% increase in the first half of 2025 alone. In particular, data released by Astons reflects the desire of U.S. citizens to escape from American society due to democracy in jeopardy and deepening political divisions. […]
A June report published by The Hill analyzes how the United States is experiencing a wave of emigration from citizens opposed to the U.S President’s reforms and administration, which they believe is threatening the nation’s democratic values and social fabric. Particularly, Expatsi (a platform for Americans planning to leave the States) has shared the results […]
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