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Americans Moving to Spain Target Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia

Americans Moving to Spain Target Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia

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 […]
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Why American Families Are Relocating To Russia Amid U.S Conservative Challenges

Why American Families Are Relocating To Russia Amid U.S Conservative Challenges

A July article published by MoneyControl highlights a new, yet unexpected trend of American families seeking what is known as spiritual asylum in Russia, in response to the U.S President’s latest reforms, which they believe are reshaping the United States’ system in a way they no longer recognize. According to The Washington Post, this wave […]
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A Surge in Americans Applying for Residency in the Netherlands Amid New U.S Presidential Reforms Threatening Liberal Values

A Surge in Americans Applying for Residency in the Netherlands Amid New U.S Presidential Reforms Threatening Liberal Values

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 […]
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What to Know As U.S Citizens Planning to Relocate to Sweden After Elections

What to Know As U.S Citizens Planning to Relocate to Sweden After Elections

A report published by The Local highlights how Sweden is rapidly becoming a top refuge for Americans planning to leave the U.S and the Republican administration’s outdated policies. The feature focuses on the story of Azealia Banks, an American rap artist, who currently lives in Stockholm. What once was just the Land of the Midnight […]
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Tax Pressures Drive Wealthy Americans Moving Cash to Switzerland

Tax Pressures Drive Wealthy Americans Moving Cash to Switzerland

Why are wealthy Americans moving cash abroad in unprecedented numbers? An April article published by Euronews highlights how Andermatt, a hidden village in the Swiss Alps, is quickly becoming a safe nest for Americans planning to relocate abroad, in response to economic and political turbulence in the U.S, which is fueling a broader social shift […]
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Growing Number of Americans Relocating to Greece Amid Financial Strains

Growing Number of Americans Relocating to Greece Amid Financial Strains

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. […]
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Best Countries for LGBTQ+ Americans Moving Abroad

Best Countries for LGBTQ+ Americans Moving Abroad

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 […]
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Why a Growing Number of Americans are Considering to Move to Edinburgh Amid U.S. Social Fragmentation

Why a Growing Number of Americans are Considering to Move to Edinburgh Amid U.S. Social Fragmentation

In June, Blogging.org published an article that highlights how Edinburgh is quickly becoming a magnet for the 52% of Americans who say they are planning to sell everything and relocate abroad following President Donald Trump’s latest political and ideological shifts. According to data released by Scottish real estate professionals, this trend is being driven by […]
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American Entrepreneurs Are Moving to the Dominican Republic, Here’s Why

American Entrepreneurs Are Moving to the Dominican Republic, Here’s Why

A June article published by the Dominican Today highlights how the Dominican Republic is quickly becoming the new ‘golden land’ for American entrepreneurs who are planning to move their assets overseas, reshaping the future of American manufacturing abroad following President Trump’s new fiscal reforms, which are making the tax regime not so favorable. This wave […]
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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 […]
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Surge in American Doctors Moving to Canada Over Political and Social Worries

Surge in American Doctors Moving to Canada Over Political and Social Worries

A June article published by the Campus Safety Magazine explores a new trend of American doctors looking for new employment opportunities in Canada, a haven to call home and escape from the U.S President’s recent policies and restrictions to the healthcare administration. But why Canada? A report from the Medical Council of Canada tells its […]
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All the Strategies Americans Are Using to Relocate Amid Rising U.S. Discontent

All the Strategies Americans Are Using to Relocate Amid Rising U.S. Discontent

A recent article published by Forbes on April 26 explores how the United States is facing a new wave of migration, as a growing number of U.S. residents feel disappointed by Donald Trump’s promises and policies increasingly out of step with the country’s social landscape. Latest figures show that 17% of Americans are expected to […]
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Why This Family Got a Swiss Visa to Escape the U.S Lack of Security

Why This Family Got a Swiss Visa to Escape the U.S Lack of Security

A March article published by the CNN highlights a new trend of American families relocating to Switzerland, drawn by its political neutrality, stunning landscapes, and reputation for public safety combined with a balanced living. But why choose to say farewell to the Land of Opportunity? For many, it’s all about concerns over the U.S President’s […]
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Why Spain Is So Appealing to American Hispanics and LGBTQ+ Communities Fleeing the U.S  Amid Unrest

Why Spain Is So Appealing to American Hispanics and LGBTQ+ Communities Fleeing the U.S  Amid Unrest

A May article published by The Economic Times highlights how Spain is quickly becoming a go-to escape for marginalized Americans. Particularly, U.S residents with Hispanic roots and LGBTQ+ minorities are actively looking for a more inclusive place to call home. Following the U.S President’s re-election, Americans seem to complain about his populist administration, citing growing […]
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Portugeuse Media Offer Insights Into The Growing American Presence in Portugal

Portugeuse Media Offer Insights Into The Growing American Presence in Portugal

Over the past five years, Portugal has experienced a significant increase in American expatriates choosing to relocate to the country. This trend has been extensively covered by Portuguese media outlets, highlighting various factors driving this movement and its impact on Portugal’s society and economy. Surge in American Residents According to data from the Serviço de […]
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Who Are the Americans Becoming Luxembourgish Citizens? The Data Tells a Surprising Story

Who Are the Americans Becoming Luxembourgish Citizens? The Data Tells a Surprising Story

By Daniel Atz, Founder of the American Emigration RevueA few years ago, I conducted a study on Americans obtaining Luxembourgish citizenship. What I expected to be a niche legal curiosity quickly turned into something much bigger—an observable trend backed by hard numbers. Between 2018 and 2023, the number of Luxembourgish citizens in the U.S. grew […]
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Top Destinations for U.S. Expatriates in 2025 and Generational Differences in the Desirability of Emigration from the U.S.

Top Destinations for U.S. Expatriates in 2025 and Generational Differences in the Desirability of Emigration from the U.S.

Summary: According to a recent article published by Newsweek, a recent Harris Poll indicates that approximately 40% of Americans have contemplated or are planning to move abroad. The survey identifies the top ten countries Americans are considering for expatriation: as, in order, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, and […]
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Why Ghana is Becoming a Sanctuary for African American Expatriates in Times of U.S. Turmoil

Why Ghana is Becoming a Sanctuary for African American Expatriates in Times of U.S. Turmoil

Summary: A growing number of African Americans are relocating to Ghana, driven by a desire for peace, cultural belonging, and a sense of home. According to an article in the Richmond Free Press dated February 27, 2025, the West African country has become a popular destination for African American expatriates seeking refuge from racial injustice, political tension, […]
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The American Population in Portugal: Small but Significant

The American Population in Portugal: Small but Significant

Summary: A February 23, 2025, article from the  Portugal Resident addressed a popular misconception of a large-scale influx of U.S. citizens into Portugal, asserting that reports of an “American invasion” are exaggerated and not supported by official data. By the end of 2023, approximately 10,000 Americans were residing in Portugal, a number that continues to rise […]
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Why Americans Are Choosing to Relocate Outside the U.S to Ease Their Tax Burden

Why Americans Are Choosing to Relocate Outside the U.S to Ease Their Tax Burden

A recent article published by The Local highlights why a growing number of Americans, both living in the United States and abroad, are choosing to renounce their citizenship and relocate elsewhere due to mounting frustration over the U.S President’s new fiscal measures and tax policies, which are rapidly adding pressure about sustaining the rising cost […]
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Why Costa Rica Is Becoming a Safe Haven for Black American Women Leaving the U.S Amid Rising Racism and Environmental Neglect

Why Costa Rica Is Becoming a Safe Haven for Black American Women Leaving the U.S Amid Rising Racism and Environmental Neglect

A 2025 CNN report highlights how Costa Rica is rapidly becoming a magnet for Black American women seeking freedom from rising violence and racism in the U.S.—particularly after Donald Trump’s second term, which has intensified hostility toward cultural diversity, minorities, and the Black community. The report also focuses on the story of Kema Ward-Hopper, who, […]
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Analysis: Luxembourg Nationals in the USA, Brazil, and Argentina, 2018-2022

Analysis: Luxembourg Nationals in the USA, Brazil, and Argentina, 2018-2022

Why has the population of Luxembourgers in the Americas significantly grown in the past five years? We analyze the trends of the three countries with the most Luxembourgers in the The New World. Introduction Over the past five years, the number of Luxembourg citizens living in the United States, Brazil, and Argentina has significantly increased. […]
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