Analysis of programme structure, policy movement, market signals, and the practical questions behind citizenship and residency decisions.
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Antigua and Barbuda has proposed a conditional closure of its Citizenship by Investment Programme by 2030 as the EU threatens Schengen visa-free access. With over US$518 million generated since 2013 and 30 approved real estate projects, could the economic consequences of closure outweigh the benefits of retaining access to Europe?
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Türkiye's Citizenship by Investment programme offers an alternative to traditional real estate investment: a USD 500,000 bank deposit held for three years. But what if the primary objective is not the financial return, but obtaining a second citizenship? Drawing on over a decade of experience in investment migration, this article examines the risks of property ownership, the potential benefits of bank deposits and three financial scenarios to explore the real economic cost of acquiring a Turkish passport.
Five Caribbean nations face a critical EU deadline that could reshape the future of Citizenship by Investment. With Schengen visa-free access potentially at risk, what happens to existing applications, passport values and future investors? JURIS Global explores why timing matters and how real estate investment could offer an additional layer of financial protection.
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From Antigua and Barbuda in 2013 to a rapidly evolving global industry. After 13 years in Citizenship by Investment, I’ve witnessed a fundamental shift: what was once primarily about visa-free travel has become a strategy for personal sovereignty, security, and freedom of choice. This is my personal journey through an industry that has transformed the meaning of a second passport.
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From emergency food supplies to alternative residencies and international banking, Europe's changing security environment is raising an important question: how prepared are we for the unexpected?
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When Revolut went down on 20 October, millions were reminded of a simple truth: having money is not the same as being able to access it. A personal experience highlighting why banking diversification, financial resilience and access to multiple institutions matter more than ever.
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🌍 This week’s JURIS Global Perspective looks at the shifting landscape of international mobility: the UK’s investor visa debate, growing interest in Paraguay, Revolut’s service outage and China’s offshore tax rules. Four developments, one message: a global strategy needs to connect residency, investment, tax and banking.
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A thought-provoking article exploring a possible future of three major geopolitical spheres (US-Americas, China-Asia, and a contested Europe). It argues that in a more fragmented world, holding a single passport may no longer be enough, and proposes a strategic diversification through three citizenships: one in the Americas (Antigua, Argentina or El Salvador), one in Europe (Malta), and one in Eurasia (Turkey, with Vanuatu as an additional option). The piece reframes citizenship as a form of geopolitical risk management rather than just travel freedom.
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If Western (and other) governments continue moving toward more restrictive migration policies, Citizenship by Investment (CBI) and Residency by Investment (RBI) programmes will not disappear, but they will become more selective, more expensive, and more politically exposed. Political risk is now one of the most underestimated factors when evaluating a second residency or citizenship.
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