From Visa Runs to Golden Visas… Before COVID, Vietnam was a relatively easy destination for foreign residents. Many used a 90-day “visa run” to …
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The Migration Mirror: When the West Moves East and the Poor Move North
Where NOT to Be an Expat… By training and temperament, I tend to be a big picture kind of guy. Lately I’ve been seeing an interesting picture of …
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Portugal Moves the Goalposts—and the Message Is Clear
The Changing Face of Expat Life in Europe… My friends in the Portuguese immigration sector are pulling their hair out. First there was the …
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Don’t Let a Weak Dollar Steal Your Lifestyle
Your Income’s in Dollars. Your Expenses Aren’t. That’s a Problem. Does it matter if your income is denominated in US dollars? OK, that’s a trick …
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The History of Citizenship—Part II
Opportunities Are Disappearing… Now Is the Time to Act… Last week, I indulged in a little history lesson about citizenship and passports. You can …
The Strange, Sordid History of Your Passport
The 1648 Law That Changed the Course of the World… What is citizenship? Given the number of people looking for a second passport—not to mention …
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When Higher Taxes Are Good (No, Really)
You Get What You Pay For… As a specialist in international diversification, I’m often asked about the potential for tax savings when moving to …
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I Paid No Income Tax for 2 Decades (Legally)
You Can Do It Too… You’ve seen internet headlines promising that if you move overseas, you won’t have to pay US income tax anymore. It’s true. For …
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More Americans Are Going Overseas—Here’s the Best Way to Join Them
Turn “Plan B” Into “Plan A.” The rumors are true: Americans really are looking to move abroad in record numbers. US citizens have long been …
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The Death of European Citizenship by Investment
Time Runs Out… Big news arrived recently from the European Court of Justice (ECJ)… and it has profound implications for anyone looking for European …
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