Residency and Citizenship by Investment
Second Residency Services
Discover how to get a second residency through investment—whether through real estate, company formation, bank deposits, or other creative options that we research on the ground to help you expand your freedom.
Residency in Argentina 🇦🇷
- Easy to obtain citizenship
- Can get citizenship by just being a student
- Amazing lifestyle
Residency in Brazil 🇧🇷
- Many options to obtain residency!
- Naturalization in as fast as less than 2 years
- High taxes can be mitigated with good structuring
Residency in Colombia
- Many options to obtain residency! Great plan B
- Easy to buy affordable, attractive real estate
- Options for passive investors and retired people
Residency in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
- No taxes on income earned outside of Costa Rica!
- Amazing nature, lifestyle, and convenient timezone
- Multiple residency programmes available
Residency in Ecuador 🇪🇨
- Extremely easy to obtain residency
- Investor visa with $45,000 real estate investment
- Fast path-to-citizenship with time on the ground
Residency in El Salvador 🇸🇻
- No taxes on income earned outside of El Salvador
- Bitcoin legal tender
- Economic reforms and boom
Residency in Georgia 🇬🇪
- No taxes on income earned outside of Georgia!
- Great base close to Europe and the Middle East
- Multiple residency programs available
Golden Visa in Greece 🇬🇷
- Full access to Schengen
- Invest a minimum of €250,000 for the whole family
- Can be done remotely
Golden Visa in Hungary 🇭🇺
- Low tax lifestyle, visa-free travel across the EU
- Minimum investment of €250,000 in real estate
- Faster processing times than Greece and Portugal
Residency in Italy 🇮🇹
- Multiple ways to obtain residency
- Can be an great tax base
- La Dolce Vita
Residency in Malaysia 🇲🇾
- World class MM2H program
- No taxes on overseas income
- Amazing food, education, healthcare and safety
Residency in Malta 🇲🇹
- EU Permanent Residency immediately
- Lifetime Permanent Residency for the whole family
- Great tax benefits
Residency in Mexico 🇲🇽
- Very easy to obtain
- Can be used as a Plan B residency / paper residency
- Clear path to citizenship!
Residency in Montenegro 🇲🇪
- Low personal income tax for tax residents!
- Buy real estate or create company to get residency
- A great base, lifestyle play, or Plan B in Europe
Residency in Nicaragua 🇳🇮
- No taxes on income earned outside of Nicaragua!
- Close to North America, multiple options available
- Some programs can lead to citizenship
Residency in Oman 🇴🇲
- 0% personal income tax
- Buy real estate to get residency
- More affordable and family-orientated than Dubai
Residency in Panama 🇵🇦
- Territorial tax – no taxes on income out of Panama!
- Buy real estate or deposit in bank to get residency
- A great hub for both of the Americas!
Residency in Paraguay 🇵🇾
- Territorial tax – no taxes on income out of Paraguay!
- Extremely easy to obtain residency
- Amazing Plan B away from all the geopolitics
Investor Residency in the Philippines 🇵🇭
- No taxes on foreign-earned income for non citizens
- Can be obtained in a week on the ground and be renewed remotely
- Pathway to citizenship
Residency in Serbia 🇷🇸
- 15% personal income tax for tax residents
- Buy real estate or create company to get residency
- A great base in Europe between East and West!
Residency in Ukraine 🇺🇦
- Easy to obtain: Create a local LLC
- War experience
- Can be a low tax base for Europe
Give birth in Mexico for Citizenship / Residency 🇲🇽
- The baby is Mexican from day 1
- The whole family gets Permanent Residency
- Accelerated path to citizenship
Second Citizenship Services
The ultimate plan B: get a second passport to secure your travel mobility and lifestyle freedom for you and your family. Below are options we have researched and recommend to clients as excellent second passports.
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment
- 120+ countries visa-free access
- Citizenships from different Caribbean islands
- Starting from $200,000+ USD
Citizenship by Investment in Egypt 🇪🇬
- Geopolitical diversification
- BRICS passport
- Invest $300,000 in real estate + get citizenship
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment 🇻🇺
- 80+ countries visa-free access
- Starting from $130,000 including fees
- Crypto accepted: fast processing
Citizenship by Investment in St Kitts & Nevis 🇰🇳
- 150+ visa-free countries access
- 0% taxes for residents
- Done in 8-10 months
Citizenship by Investment in Saint Lucia 🇱🇨
- 120+ countries visa-free access
- Done in 8-10 months
- $240,000
Turkey Citizenship by Investment 🇹🇷
- 110+ countries visa-free access
- Invest $400,000 in great real estate + get citizenship
- Best deal only with The Wandering Investor
Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment 🇸🇱
- Full access to ECOWAS in West Africa.
- Very quick processing times, minimal paperwork
- Flexible program, tax certificates, name change and crypto accepted
Nauru Citizenship by Investment 🇳🇷
- 90+ countries visa-free access
- Visa-free UK, Ireland, South Korea, UAE
- Starting from $140,000 including fees
Residency and Citizenship by Investment Articles
Check out our most recent on-the-ground analysis on citizenship and residency below—stay tuned for more.
One of the easiest Residencies in the World – Ecuador
I recently spent a few weeks in Ecuador, exploring the real estate market and residency options. I'll elaborate on a particular real estate market in Ecuador in a thorough article in the coming weeks, but today let's talk about residency in Ecuador. It is surprisingly...
Residency in Sark – 0% income tax in Europe
An Island of peace, freedom and prosperity in a Sea of tyranny - Residency in Sark. Swen Lorenz from Undervalued Shares is launching a fascinating project that I am very glad to introduce to my audience. The island of Sark, between England and France, is on a quest to...
Immigration to Colombia is becoming harder
What is currently making headlines is that both Ireland and Portugal seem to be closing their immigration programs for investors. Ireland's is closing down for sure, explicitly due to EU pressure. The Portuguese Golden Visa also seems to have its days numbered. Also...
Have a Baby in Mexico for Permanent Residency
If you plan on having kids, and are interested in Plan Bs and options in life, then look no further than Mexico. In a nutshell: The baby is Mexican from day 1 The parents can get Permanent Residency in Mexico, as well as the grandparents on both sides and all siblings...
Beware of the Bond option when obtaining Citizenship by Investment
"It costs you nothing" is what some passport sellers will tell you. Saint Lucia recently introduced a bond option for its Citizenship by Investment program. Invest $300,000 in 5-year Saint Lucia government bonds, pay a few fees, and obtain citizenship this way. The...
Easy 4 year residency for past tourists in Mexico
The Mexican government came up with a program to legalize people in Mexico. Under these terms, anyone who came to Mexico between 2015 and 2021, even if just for a day as a tourist, can claim a 4 year temporary residency permit. No need to start the process at a...
Panama Permanent Residency in ONE trip
Many people talk about the famous Friendly Nations Visa to obtain residency in Panama. The most common way to obtain it is to invest $200,000 in local real estate, or in a term deposit, or in a combination of the two (if you stem from a "Friendly Nations country")...
Pros and Cons of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
With things becoming ever crazier, having a second passport is more important than ever. It is the ultimate insurance policy against one's government policies. St Kitts & Nevis is widely known as the "best" Caribbean Citizenship by Investment program. And good...
The Pros and Cons of Obtaining Residency in Costa Rica
There is a lot to like about Costa Rica: Great weather Amazing national parks Same time zone as North America A territorial tax system - if structured properly, you can pay 0% income tax on overseas income Well-connected Decent infrastructure Great surfing But people...
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