Residency & Citizenship by Investment

For many African Americans, gaining African citizenship or a second passport represents a powerful reconnection to their roots—and a chance to invest, live, and thrive on the continent. The European diaspora in America have had this opportunity through citizenship by...

I join Sara, my Ecuadorian immigration lawyer, to explore the various pathways to residency in Ecuador. We discuss several visa categories that allow you to become a temporary resident, how to convert this residency into permanent residency and also how to apply for citizenship in Ecuador. Other topics include the security situation in Ecuador for expatriates and the viability of the country as a Plan B locale.

I join my Uruguayan lawyer Macarena for a discussion about where Uruguayan society sits on the political spectrum, and whether or not the country is a suitable Plan B destination for liberals, conservatives or both. We also explore tax incentives for new residents and how to get residency in Uruguay.

I join passport and immigration expert Philippe to discuss the Singapore Global Investment Program. We discuss the background criteria necessary to apply for this program as well as the required investment amounts depending on the pathway you choose.

There is a lot of information online concerning the Turkey citizenship by investment program. Most of the information is written by lawyers and agents who stand to gain fat commissions by selling you new developments that are overpriced. Typically, they earn 6%-10%...

I spend some time Sergei, my immigration agent in Mexico, to discuss the various pathways to permanent residency in Mexico. We detail the requirements for obtaining residency as well as how to convert permanent residency into Mexican citizenship.