More than a decade after the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) became law, its global impact is still being felt. What began as a US attempt to crack down on...
The Best Offshore Banks for 2025
When it comes to offshore banking, one of the most common questions that we get from readers is, 'What are the best offshore banks?' If you're a seven- or eight-figure...
How to Open an Offshore Bank Account in Belize
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia An increasing number of people around the world have turned to offshore banking as a legal way to diversify and protect their assets while...
FBAR Form Filing & Due Dates: The Ultimate Guide
FBAR is an acronym commonly used to refer to FinCEN Form 114, “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.” When filing FBAR, you need to make sure that you get everything...
The Best Worldwide Travel Insurance for Nomads
Given the particular challenges that come with being a global citizen, it’s best to have a strategy that minimizes the difficulties that you'll encounter during your travels. A...
The Big Mac Index and Global Currencies
Not everyone finds macroeconomics as riveting a subject as we do here at Nomad Capitalist, but thanks to the Economist Magazine’s Big Mac Index, concepts like Purchasing Power...
How to Open an Offshore Bank Account in Bermuda
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For the past few years, I've advocated the idea that onshore is the new offshore, so you might be wondering why I decided to write about opening...
How to Get US Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide
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...
