Explore the latest insights on second passports, citizenship-by-investment, and global mobility strategies for high-net-worth individuals and expats.
More than 125,000 people obtained Mexican nationality through consulates in the United States in 2025, a 153% increase over 2024 and more than the combined total of the three preceding years, according to Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Affairs. The vast majority are U.S. citizens or long-term residents who had a Mexican-born parent but had never […]
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 […]
A fast‑tracked constitutional amendment stripping most Nicaraguans of the right to dual nationality threatens exiles, complicates U.S. ties, and turns citizenship into a new tool of political control. A constitutional change with immediate effect On January 14, 2026, Nicaragua’s National Assembly—dominated by the ruling Sandinista Front—voted to modify the Constitution to eliminate the right to […]
New Zealand’s revamped Active Investor Plus visa asks global investors to choose between risk and residency speed, offering a structured path to permanent residence, tax efficiency, and a credible “Plan B” for families willing to commit serious capital. A Golden Visa Built for Serious Capital New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa is deliberately pitched at […]
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 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 […]
As a recent article from The Daily Mail reports, an increasing number of Americans are leaving the United States due to political and economic shifts. The report highlights that Europe has already welcomed many Americans, from celebrities to dual citizens, with Italy being the top choice on the list. However, on March 28th, the Italian […]
Summary:A The Atlantic article published in March 2025 examines the growing trend of wealthy Americans acquiring residency or citizenship abroad through so-called “golden visa” or “gold card” programs. These initiatives—offered by dozens of countries—grant residency rights in exchange for investment, making it easier for U.S. citizens to live, travel, or relocate abroad without traditional immigration […]
Summary: In 2024, a record-breaking number of over 6,100 Americans applied for British citizenship, marking the highest figure since records began in 2004. This surge represents a 26% increase compared to 2023, which saw fewer than 5,000 applications. Notably, the final quarter of 2024 experienced a 40% rise, with over 1,700 applications submitted, the largest […]
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