In-depth reporting on who is leaving the U.S., what drives their decision, and which destinations are rising. Data-backed stories and migration insight.
Stricter passport rules tied to the UK’s new digital border system could leave some travellers paying up to £1,000 to prove a right they already hold: the right to enter their own country. What Is Changing From 25 February 2026, British citizens who also hold another nationality will no longer be able to rely on […]
Across kitchen tables and group chats, a quiet question is surfacing among American women: What if we just left? It’s not a fantasy of palm trees or European cafés—it’s a question born out of fear and fatigue. A recent Gallup poll found that 40 percent of U.S. women aged 15 to 44 want to move abroad permanently, double […]
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 […]
Governments do not simply sort people into citizens and foreigners; they manage a layered hierarchy of settlement rights that determines who may enter, who may stay, who may belong—and on what terms. The invisible hierarchy of “who may stay” Modern states operate less like gatekeepers of a simple border and more like managers of a […]
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 […]
From Citizenship.EU For the first time since the Henley Passport Index was established in 2006, the U.S. passport has dropped out of the world’s top ten.This development has also been referenced by the Department of State, particularly in guidance related to travel and Passport Photos for those preparing a new passport application. According to the 2025 […]
From Citizenship.EU On July 1st, 2025, Luxembourg’s government released its quarterly social security statistics regarding Luxembourg citizens living abroad. Within those numbers, was a standout figure regarding citizens living in the United States. The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Historic Surge in Context Between March and June 2025, the number of Luxembourgers officially residing in the United States grew […]
A March article published by France24 highlights how Mexico is quickly becoming a safe haven for U.S. citizens planning to relocate. Indeed, an influx of Americans moving to the Land of the Aztecs has been recorded as a reaction to President Donald Trump’s anti-woke and anti-migrant policies, which many say have made life unbearable. According […]
Money Control published an article on April 1 that explores a growing trend among U.S. students relocating to major European cities (from Rome to Dublin and London) in response to President Donald Trump’s challenging higher education policies. Indeed, a report by the Financial Times says academics are actively pursuing dual citizenship, feeling threatened by ongoing […]
A June article published by The Guardian highlights a surge in American expats moving to New Zealand, driven by the U.S President’s latest reforms and the United States’ fragile political climate, which is fueling global tensions and societal changes. But why choose New Zealand? According to Stats NZ, over 1,388 Americas broke away in the […]
An April article shared by PinkNews highlights how a growing part of the American LGBTQ+ community is choosing to leave the United States, driven by Trump’s anti-trans and homophobic policies, which are reshaping the social landscape of the Land of the Free. A recent ranking offers multiple LGBTQ+-friendly places, from Latin America to Europe or […]
A September article published by the New York Times released figures from a survey in which 2,000 U.S. residents answered questions about whether they would leave the country, with an additional 3,000 replies from social media platforms. Numbers don’t lie and indicate a notable level of political and economic dissatisfaction across the States, pushing many […]
A May article from the New York Times explores why the United Kingdom is quickly becoming the new freedom fallback. A report shared by the British Home Office states that over 6,618 Americans applied for dual citizenship due to U.S. residents’ fears about President Donald Trump’s political and social restrictions, which are inevitably causing a […]
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