Video briefings

Sao Tome and Principe (STP) has launched a citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) scheme that positions the tiny island nation as a low‑cost option for investors seeking a second passport. The program…

A period of instability in the UAE is used as a practical example of why global mobility, diversified assets, multiple residencies, and backup plans matter. The main lesson…

Mauritius is gaining attention as a low‑tax, geopolitically neutral destination for high‑net‑worth individuals seeking a safe‑haven residency. The island nation combines a well‑developed financial infrastructure with a straightforward…

The Dutch parliament has approved a new tax on unrealized capital gains that will take effect on 1 January 2028. Unlike traditional taxes on income, dividends or rent, this levy applies…

The European Union is preparing to negotiate the Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSB) with the United States, a data‑sharing arrangement that could tie EU citizens’ biometric and personal…

The past few days have seen a sharp spike in Middle‑East tension, prompting many investors and expatriates to question whether Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

Georgia offers a relatively straightforward and low‑cost path to residency for many foreign nationals through the creation of a sole proprietorship. The scheme leverages the country’s territorial tax…

Latvia’s “bank‑deposit” golden visa offers a relatively low‑paperwork route to EU residency by locking a fixed‑term deposit in a Latvian bank. The scheme requires no real‑estate purchase or…

Birthright, descent‑based, and investment‑driven citizenship have long formed the three pillars of how people acquire a second passport. Recent policy shifts are shrinking the first two pathways while…

The Nomad Passport Index ranks nearly 200 passports each year using a multi‑dimensional framework that goes beyond simple visa‑free counts. The index evaluates: Visa‑free travel – number of…