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Botswana just entered the CBI market. No price yet but I'd argue it’s already Africa’s #2 value play right after South Africa.
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Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest...
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The EB-5 was always undervalued. The Trump Gold Card just brings the price of U.S. residency in line with today’s market.
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So...the Thai Elite visa then? The one that already exists? Or would this offer a PR / cit pathway?
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested the country create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on airports to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy
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6/ Read my full interview with Jonathan Liao + why this program might be Asia’s best-kept secret:
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Taiwan’s Gold Card offers one of the world’s most flexible paths to permanent residency for foreign professionals.
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5/ The Gold Card is Taiwan’s response to a talent shortage. One other countries are facing, too. Their pitch was straightforward: it just works.
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4/ I asked about China. Liao didn’t dodge the question. And he didn’t mince words: “If it was so dangerous, would people still be coming?”
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3/ For some, Taiwan is an afterthought. Or worse, confused with Thailand. But with 7-Eleven-level convenience, solid infrastructure, great food, affordable healthcare, and a relaxed lifestyle, it's winning people over.
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2/ It’s called the Gold Card. No, not that one. Since 2018, it’s brought ~13,000 professionals from 100+ countries to Taiwan. In Taipei, I met Jonathan Liao—the guy running the show. He didn’t write the law. But he’s the one making it work.
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1/ Taiwan is quietly making a big play for international talent. No job offer required. Remote-friendly. Path to permanent residency in 3 years. Oh—and you can apply online and get approved in 4-6 weeks.
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Great news: Uruguayan passports are no longer useless for naturalized citizens! Thanks to years of tireless advocacy from @SomosTodosUy, the govt yesterday finally fixed the problem (described below). Thanks to @phmay_sg for picking up the story.
This otherwise excellent thread on 🇺🇾Uruguay misses one crucial point: For naturalized citizens, Uruguayan passports are practically USELESS. Here's why: Your Uruguyan passport will say you are a national of some other country. Uruguay is the only country in the world that
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There are now over 330,000 Chinese permanent residents, significantly more than those from other nationalities. This number has grown by about 100,000 in the eight years since 2016, and that growth shows no signs of slowing down. https://t.co/cf8a5CywMV
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Perfect example of why you shouldn’t ever wait to apply for citizenship. Immigration rules can change overnight.
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Italy is shutting the door on distant ancestry claims. Only children or grandchildren of Italian-born citizens can now get an EU passport. https://t.co/aJ5lxkxPlY
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Italy's government tightened its citizenship laws on Friday, preventing people from delving deep back into their family history to try to claim a much sought-after Italian passport.
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@miaamormottley $300K for a 5-year renewable residency permit isn’t competitive in a region where some countries offer citizenship for approx half that. $2M for permanent residency isn’t setting the standard either. We'll be watching.
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SCOOP: A vacationing couple say PM @miaamormottley personally told them changes are coming to #Barbados’ residency-by-investment program. Her office hasn’t responded to multiple requests for comment.
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"According to one estimate, about 40 percent of U.S. citizens might be eligible for European passports through their ancestors" - @atossaaraxia
“Trump proposed America start offering wealthy foreigners a U.S. ‘gold card’ for $5 million,” writes @atossaaraxia. But in reality, many rich Americans are buying their way into other countries to hedge against the political unrest at home:
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One travel disaster changed everything. Now Sam is building a life on two continents. And chasing an EU passport along the way. Here’s how it all started.
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A seasoned expat opens up about his binational life, shuttling between one of Asia's most dynamic cities and a quiet Spanish beach town.
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.@MyLatinLife reveals two "no-brainer" destinations for expats looking to live life on their own terms—and tackles misconceptions about Latin America. ⬇️
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A globetrotting consultant reveals two "no-brainer" destinations for expats ready to live life on their own terms.
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It’s never been easier to start over in a new country. @polypassport brings you real stories about real people going global:
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