La Vida Golden Visas

Political concerns are driving 94.3% of US investors considering a second residency or citizenship, according to La Vida's 2026 US investor survey.

Portugal is the destination of choice for almost three in four, while Brexit is a major factor for nearly two thirds.

Real GDP in Malta, Portugal, Greece and Spain grew faster than the eurozone average from 2017 to 2025, according to research published today by investment migration firm La Vida.

Nearly 9 in 10 cite taxation as their primary concern; sharp rise in enquiries as global competition for wealth accelerates.

More than 8 in 10 cite political concerns as top reason for pursuing second residency or citizenship, according to new data from La Vida Golden Visas.

La Vida Golden Visas has announced a significant 47% year-on-year increase in enquiries for overseas residency through investment, as a growing number of high-earning UK residents seek to mitigate rising domestic tax burdens.

Escaping US tax as an American citizen is hard but not impossible. Some are turning to the nuclear option of renouncing their U.S. citizenship to escape U.S. taxes permanently.

Top 10 States almost exclusively Democratic. DC and Colorado are top states for golden visa interest. Virginia and Florida top Republican search.

Survey suggests residency and citizenship by investment market will see a boost from Corona Virus concerns as investors look to Plan B.

Changes to the Cyprus Permanent Residence programme have made the scheme one of the best investor visa programmes currently in the market according to La Vida Golden Visas.