Update May 2021: The last day to apply for the Panama Friendly Nations Visa is August 1, 2021, at which time the program will be closed. It will be replaced with a $300,000...
What is the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for Banking?
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Over the past decade, the world of offshore banking has changed for good. In the past, most people viewed offshore banking as a way for the...
Your Biggest Questions about Citizenship, Visas and Passports
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Every month, I get all sorts of questions about everything from second passports to offshore banking. Between this blog, my YouTube channel, and...
14 Easy Second Residency Programs Anyone Can Get
Of everything that we publish here at Nomad Capitalist – and we create lots of content given the scope of our international reach – the most popular articles are those that deal...
How to Get a US E-2 Visa: The Ultimate Guide
For most people, the idea of creating a passport portfolio is just about as foreign – alien even – as the countries where they could gain a second citizenship. But for more and...
7 Non-CRS Countries For Banking Privacy in 2025
Where do you pay your taxes? From banks to brokerage accounts, being asked where you’re a tax resident is now a common question. This follows years of banks asking, ‘Are you a US...
2025 US Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: the Ultimate Guide
With 195 countries in the world, many of us don’t want to spend our entire lives living in just one. In fact, the number of US citizens living overseas in 2024 was...
The Thai Elite Visa: Is It Worth It?
People who want to stay in Thailand on a longer-term basis can get different types of Thai visas. Understanding Thai visa laws is more important than you may imagine....
How to Renounce Your US Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide
A few years back, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin chose to renounce his US citizenship and become a citizen of Singapore instead. More recently, Green Day...
Ask These 10 Questions to Find the Best Offshore Company for You
Last Updated: September 17, 2020 Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia What is the best country for incorporating your company? If you are doing business in a high-tax country, you...
How to Avoid High Offshore Bank Fees
To continue operating, a bank needs to look after its own bottom line, and so it passes fees on to the customer. It is not all bad news though. There are some benefits to using...
7 Reasons to Set Up an Offshore Company in Tbilisi, Georgia
Guest Contributor: Jon Erikson is a writer based in Tbilisi, Georgia. His experience consists of consulting for clients in the public and private sectors. Dateline: Tbilisi,...
Protect Your Assets with Offshore Banks (A US Citizen’s Guide)
For US citizens, choosing the best offshore bank can be a complex but equally important financial task. And if you’re a successful investor or entrepreneur, you may be cautious...
Chile Residency by Investment | Read The Ultimate Guide
Chile has one of the fastest-growing economies in South America. It's a country that's stable, rich in natural resources, and features large swathes of untouched nature (as...
Citizenship by Marriage: 14 Passports to Get by Marrying a Foreigner
Like it or not, it’s often assumed that when someone from an emerging country marries a US person – or Westerner in general – part of the motivation is that they're seeking...
Flag Theory and Perpetual Travel
NOMAD FLAG THEORYPlant flags around the globe to diversify your life and “go where you’re treated best.”Picture this: You're living wherever you want. Your assets are safe. Your...
Going Offshore for US Citizens
OFFSHORE FOR US CITIZENSNavigate US tax and compliance laws and utilize exclusions to create a life of freedom offshore.Are you a US citizen? I have some good news… and some bad...
Cyprus Permanent Residency: What You Should Know in 2026
Cyprus has long been a popular destination for high-net-worth individuals. It has favorable tax policies, with no wealth, inheritance, and gift taxes, and one of the lowest...
Turkey Real Estate Investment: What You Should Know
Turkey’s affordable cost of living, emerging free-market economy, and popularity with both tourists and expats make it a strong contender for investors looking to diversify their...
A Guide to Cyprus Citizenship: Requirements, Options, and Benefits Explained
Cyprus’ rich history, Mediterranean climate, and competitive tax regime make it an attractive option for expats looking to relocate while maintaining or growing their wealth....
