Same family, twelve programs, wildly different per-passport costs. The cheapest option depends on how many children you have.

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Think you can avoid taxes by staying under 183 days per country? The reality is far more complex, and getting it wrong could cost you fines, penalties, back payments, and a whole lot of stress. Shakira is the perfect case study. Here's what tax authorities in 5 major countries look for when they claim you as a resident.

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Portal goes live amid persistent technical glitches; in-person visits limited to biometric data collection.

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The Exclusive Citizenship Act arrives six decades into a global liberalization trend that shows no sign of reversing.

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This updated flag theory framework turns compliance infrastructure into personal sovereignty across multiple jurisdictions. Learn why Americans now represent 50% of migration firms' fastest-growing demographic, how one citizenship can unlock 30 nations (not just one), and which asset architecture makes your wealth un-freezeable.

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The UK abolished its 226-year-old non-dom regime in April 2025, but the concept lives on elsewhere. Some countries offer distinct ways to shield foreign income from local taxation.

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Birthright and descent citizenship are retreating across the developed world. Only one acquisition doctrine is expanding, and governments keep lining up to sell it.

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Only a handful of countries still tax net wealth directly, but the details vary wildly. A guide to who pays, how much, and what counts.

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IMI has reviewed every government gazette, parliamentary record, and official tender from the last six years to compile the world's only comprehensive tracker of proposed citizenship by investment programs. This video breaks down all 14 potential schemes, from Argentina's forthcoming program now in tender review to Tonga's proposal backed by its new Prime Minister. We'll also reveal which are launching, which pivoted to residency instead of citizenship, and which have gone silent.

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Singapore. Hong Kong. USA. These golden visa price tags alone won't tell you if they're worth it. In this video, we break down the investment returns (if applicable), the citizenship pathways and passport strength, and a 5-question framework to decide if a premium golden visa makes sense for your goals and situation.

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