Throughout its history, the United States has attracted immigrants from all over the world seeking a better life. The US is, after all, a large and diverse country with plenty of...
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...
How to Open an Offshore Bank Account: A Guide for US Citizens
The topic of offshore banking has long been surrounded by myths and misconceptions, especially when it comes to US citizens. Perhaps this is down to how the offshore world...
Nomad Capitalist FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSEach month, we get 4000+ messages from readers and people who would like help. If you’re new to Nomad Capitalist – or even if you’ve been here for a...
How to Get Citizenship Through Military Service
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia As you can probably tell by reading my blog, I'm a citizenship geek. The other day, I was in an embassy to give a visa interview, and they asked...
How to Retire Wealthy with the 80/20 Principle
Even if you’re financially savvy, getting back to the basics every now and then can be important - especially if you want to retire wealthy. Even though much of the advice...
What Is Visa-Free Travel and How to Use It
This article discusses visa-free travel, its benefits, and its role in creating a diverse passport portfolio and holistic offshore strategy. When most people think about...
How to Open a US Bank Account as a Non-Resident
As a non-resident or even someone who’s renounced US citizenship, it’s still relatively easy to open a US bank account. While there are plenty of benefits to opening a US bank...
How to Get a Gold-Backed Debit Card
When was the last time your boss crossed your palm with silver, or you paid for your groceries with the last few gold doublets in your pocket? It's been a while, hasn't it?...
The Substantial Presence Test: Why Nomads Should Limit US Travel
You could be living the nomadic dream - bouncing between countries, chasing the sun, ticking off bucket list cities and building your business from anywhere in the world. ...
Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment: Read The Ultimate Guide
Update March 2022: Bulgaria has canceled its fast-track to citizenship option and kept the slow-track program. Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia When I first arrived in Bulgaria a...
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program: The Ultimate Guide
Everyone has a story. Every place has a soul to discover. Some places are more compelling than others, filled with deeper histories and richer cultures. That’s...
The World’s Highest Government Bond Interest Rates
Bond yield is, essentially, the amount of money an investor who bought a government-issued bond gets from owning the debt as a percentage of the current price. So, once a year,...
The Best Emerging Markets for Investing in Africa
For years, we've been both fascinated and mystified by the opportunities and the idea of investing in Africa. As small entrepreneurs, you may not be interested in extracting...
Highest Global Interest Rates at Offshore Banks in 2025
In today's yield-starved environment, finding any kind of return for your cash on hand has become increasingly difficult. Depositing your money in banks with developed...
11 Reasons to Use an Offshore Company for Business
Despite what the media would have you believe, numerous legal and legitimate reasons exist to use an offshore company. In the past, many of those who dealt in offshore circles...
What Is The Best Country For Real Estate Investing?
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia It seems that everyone wants to know which country is "the best" for real estate investing these days. While I get this question on a regular basis,...
7 Harsh Legal Obligations of US Citizens
Being a US citizen comes with undeniable perks, but it also carries some of the harshest legal obligations in the world. From global taxation to strict reporting...
Free Passports: How to Get Paid to Get Second Citizenship
Updated October 17, 2020 Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia With a new administration in power here in Armenia, the previous government’s all-but-finalized citizenship by investment...
