Rumors of the death of Portugal’s Golden Visa have been greatly exaggerated. Spoiler: Despite rumors, fears, and even overwrought headlines to the contrary, the Portuguese Golden Visa has not been eliminated. Some changes have been made, some changes might be made, but none of the changes come nearly to the
Mexico is famous – and beloved among immigrants – for its climate options, its food, its beaches, its welcoming neighbors, and its low cost of living, just to name a few. But it’s also famous in one other, very specific sphere: As countries go, Mexico is a famously easy one
Friendly, welcoming locals. Great food. A comfortable climate essentially everywhere in the country. A reasonable cost of living, and a world-class healthcare system. There are countless reasons Spain is a popular retirement destination, coming in at #6 on International Living’s list of Top 10 Retirement Destinations for 2025 and at
Recent anti-tourism protests might create an image that Spain isn’t a warm and welcoming place to outsiders. And it’s true that in some of the more tourism-heavy areas of the country, tourists might see banners telling them, in no uncertain terms, to go home. But if you’re planning a longer
To answer the big question first: No, you’re not automatically granted citizenship of a foreign country without knowing it. But you could qualify for citizenship without knowing it, through citizenship by descent or jus sanguinis — when a country offers the option to apply for citizenship based on the fact
Do you know the expression “the cobbler’s children have no shoes”? The same is true of expat service providers — I’ve been too cavalier about securing our own residency while I focused on other people’s moves. Here’s what it cost me, and why you should do as I say and
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, an innovative business idea, and a desire to set up shop in a different country? A startup visa might be your ticket to residency. While the specifics of startup visa programs vary from country to country, the visas are, in effect, a way for
Portugal has long been a favorite route for expats moving to Europe, in large part because of its golden visa program. But since 2023, that route has a roadblock: While prospective immigrants can still get their five-year residency permit by investing in private equity funds, business startups, or tech ventures,
“How the heck are so many Americans moving abroad?” Questions like this come up frequently when Expatsi hosts its TikTok Live streams. People of all ages are looking for ways to leave the U.S. We’ve had teenagers considering college; single mothers looking for safer schools; retirees hoping to settle down
Golden Visas can fast track you to the expat life of your dreams by offering a pathway to residency and sometimes citizenship without going through traditional immigration routes. But they aren’t for everybody—namely, budget minded folks. In fact, Golden Visas are really geared towards high net-worth individuals and require, oftentimes
