Category: Expatriate
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Canada Just Broke the Golden Passport Market — Without Selling a Single Passport
For decades, wealthy individuals and globally mobile families have paid hundreds of thousands — sometimes millions — of dollars to secure a second passport through so-called Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs in places like Malta, Türkiye, and the Caribbean. But in late 2025, Canada quietly changed the game. With the implementation of Bill C-3 (An…
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The World’s Most Reluctant Tourists: A Venezuelan Expat’s Guide to Everywhere (Except Home)
The Venezuelan expat didn’t leave home because they wanted to. They left because the universe gently—but persistently—pushed them out the door with a suitcase, a WhatsApp group, and a recipe for arepas memorized like scripture. Make no mistake: Venezuela is still home. The kind of home you dream about at 3 a.m., where the coffee…
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The New Sultan of Persia? Imagining an Iranian Re-Boot Under the Qajar Heir
For decades, Iran has been frozen between an ancient civilizational memory and a modern political reality that has delivered neither peace nor prosperity to its people. Yet history has a way of resurfacing—sometimes quietly, sometimes symbolically—before it becomes catalytic. A growing body of discussion among historians, royal-house enthusiasts, and diaspora commentators is now revisiting a…
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Citizenship by Investment Meets Real-World Performance: Antigua Real Estate That Actually Delivers
For years, citizenship by investment (CBI) skeptics have asked the same question: does the real estate actually perform, or is it simply a compliance checkbox?A recent message from Citizens International provides one of the clearest answers we’ve seen. A significant portion of global CBI applicants continue to favor approved real estate investment—and for good reason.…
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Trump’s New “Gold Card” Citizenship Program: A $1 Million Gateway for Global Investors
President Donald Trump made headlines yesterday with the formal launch of his long-promised U.S. “Gold Card” program—an ambitious overhaul of America’s investor-immigration landscape and the boldest replacement yet for the long-standing EB-5 visa. Unveiled in the White House’s Roosevelt Room alongside a coalition of business leaders, Trump declared that the Gold Card would become the…
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Citizenship by Investment (CBI) in 2025: A Practical Comparison Guide for Expats Seeking a Second Passport & New Tax Residence
1) Passport ≠ Tax Residence (and why that matters) 2) Programs that still work (and what’s changed) Caribbean Five (CBI mainstays) All five continue to grant citizenship for approved investments/donations or government-approved real estate. They remain the most straightforward, with processing typically measured in months, robust due-diligence, and family add-ons. Expect ongoing coordination with EU/UK…
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The Best Caribbean Second Passport for Russian Expats: Costs, Procedures & Practical Tips
In today’s uncertain global landscape, many Russian nationals are exploring second citizenship as a hedge against geopolitical risk, visa restrictions, banking challenges, or simply to gain more global mobility. Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs remain among the most attractive options because of their relative speed, low (compared to many European programs) costs, and strong travel privileges.…
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British Columbia as a Nation-State: Where Would It Rank?
British Columbia (B.C.) is often regarded as Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, blessed with natural beauty, abundant resources, and a thriving metropolitan hub in Vancouver. But what if British Columbia were not just a province of Canada, but an independent country? How would it stack up globally? Economic Scale and Global Standing British Columbia’s…
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Expats in the USA: How the Savvy Arrive and Thrive
For decades, the United States has drawn ambitious expats seeking opportunity, stability, and scale. From entrepreneurs to professionals, many arrive with big dreams—but only the savvy manage to thrive in a country as vast and complex as America. Success isn’t accidental. It comes from preparation, cultural awareness, and smart financial positioning. Arriving with a Plan…