Interest in so-called “golden visas” has skyrocketed among US citizens since the election, according to consultants that help the wealthy migrate.
Golden visas allow people to effectively buy foreign citizenship or residence through sizable investments, including in real estate, government bonds or startups.
Jc Milhet/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty ImagesInquiries about golden visas from Americans have increased 33% so far this year compared with the same period last year, with programs in Europe the most sought after.
Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program tops the popularity list because it is relatively affordable, requiring a minimum outlay of €250,000 ($265,000) in support of the arts or national cultural heritage.
With golden visas out of reach for most Americans, social media platforms are ablaze with chatter about other avenues for moving abroad.
Persons:
Donald Trump, ”, Dominic Volek, Armand Arton, “, Covid lockdowns, …, Jc Milhet, Hans Lucas, Portugal’s, Thomas Coex, Trump, ” Flannery Foster, “ I’ve, ” Foster, Foster, ’
Organizations:
London CNN, Democratic, Henley & Partners, Arton, CNN, Getty, Union, Plaza Mayor, LGBT, Spanish
Locations:
Europe, Ollolai, Sardinia, Nigeria, South Africa, China, India, Philippines, United States, Valletta, AFP, Greece, Spain, Italy, Malta, Austria, €, Madrid, Reddit, USA