The article outlines using Latvia residency alongside a second citizenship program as a multi-jurisdiction approach to global mobility. It describes this as a cost-efficiency-focused strategy for obtaining flexibility across multiple countries rather than relying on a single program.
Argentina is reportedly developing a Citizenship by Investment program, drawing attention from internationally mobile individuals considering relocation. Full program details have not yet been announced.
Bermuda's immigration system is governed by the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956, with foreign nationals most commonly accessing residency through employer-sponsored work permits. Permanent residency status is difficult to obtain and requires meeting significant requirements.
Residence and citizenship pathways can close or change over time, making the timing of applications a significant factor alongside goals such as freedom of movement, tax planning, and family security. Early action is presented as relevant to long-term planning outcomes.
Four unspecified countries are claimed to offer passports with visa-free access to Europe, the UK, and the US alongside tax structures that can reduce effective rates to around 1%. Qualification is described as possible without ancestry, large investment, or marriage to a qualifying citizen.
Panama's Qualified Investor Visa is structured around real estate investment, with property ownership serving as the primary qualifying asset. The visa program links residency eligibility directly to purchasing property in the country.
An Argentine court has ruled against President Milei's use of an executive decree to overhaul citizenship rules, though the ruling is case-specific and does not immediately affect the investment program. The constitutional basis of the investment program remains a separate, unresolved question.
Buyers at The One apartment development in Glyfada, Athens qualify for the Greece Golden Visa program, which grants residency and visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
Several countries have increased the minimum investment requirements for residence and citizenship by investment programs: Montenegro now requires a €150,000 minimum tax value, Uruguay has raised its property investment threshold to $2 million, and Andorra now requires €1 million plus fees. The increases are attributed to high application volumes and rule-bending by applicants.