U.S. Investors Are Recalibrating: Citizenship by Investment Becomes a Key Strategy in 2025
As global mobility tightens and traditional residency programs face EU pushback, U.S. investors are turning to citizenship by investment to secure freedom, diversification, and tax advantages. From the Caribbean to Southeast Asia, second passports are no longer luxuries—they’re essential tools for the internationally minded. This shift reflects a growing awareness that sovereignty starts with optionality—and the smart money is acting accordingly.
Why More Americans Are Securing a Plan B Passport in 2025
As uncertainty grips the United States in 2025, a record number of Americans—particularly wealthy investors and entrepreneurs—are seeking second citizenships or residencies abroad. Once a fringe concept, having a “Plan B passport” is now seen as a strategic move for tax efficiency, political stability, and global mobility. With interest surging post-election, firms like Apex Capital Partners are helping U.S. citizens explore these increasingly vital options.
The Apex Guide to Investment Migration for Families in 2025
In 2025, investment migration remains a powerful tool for families seeking greater freedom, financial security, and long-term opportunity. Whether through citizenship or residency by investment, these programs offer access to better education, healthcare, and global mobility. This guide breaks down the most effective options for families—highlighting processing times, investment thresholds, and pathways to second citizenship.
The Apex Guide to Citizenship By Investment
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs offer high-net-worth individuals a legal pathway to acquire citizenship in exchange for significant economic contributions. These programs provide benefits such as enhanced global mobility, favorable tax planning, and increased personal and family security. However, they also come with considerations like due diligence requirements and potential investment risks.
Investment citizenship of Vanuatu: new era of biometric passports
Since the beginning of 2025, Vanuatu program applicants have been asking the same question – how to get a passport of Vanuatu at the final stage of processing? The authorities of this island country, whose investment citizenship of Vanuatu program is known throughout the world, announced new passports, but delayed the launch of the procedure itself for a long time. Why is this especially important for potential applicants? This reform changes the processing from completely remote to in-person, where the candidate must appear at an authorized organization to submit biometrics.
Portugal’s Golden Visa Stands Firm as EU Closes Malta’s Citizenship By Investment Scheme
The European Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program illegal, citing it as a commercialization of EU citizenship. In contrast, Portugal’s Golden Visa program remains unaffected, continuing to offer residency through regulated investments and requiring genuine ties to the country.
EU Court Ruling Shuts Down Malta Citizenship by Investment Program
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program violates EU law, ordering the country to dismantle its golden passport scheme. The court found the program undermines EU citizenship principles, igniting debate over sovereignty and investor migration. Golden visa brokers, including Apex Capital Partners, are now urging clients to act quickly amid shifting regulatory landscapes.
Election promises threaten investors with loss of privileges on path to Portuguese citizenship
The Aliança Democrática (AD) party, which is campaigning for the elections of 18 May 2025, proposes in its program a revision of the rules for obtaining Portuguese citizenship for foreigners, including investors under the Golden Visa program.
Navigating Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs: The Apex Guide
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs offer high-net-worth individuals avenues for enhanced global mobility and financial diversification. This guide provides a detailed comparison of the five prominent Caribbean CBI programs, outlining their investment options, benefits, and application processes to assist investors in making informed decisions.
Shaping the Future of Investment Migration at the Caribbean Investment Summit 2025
This week, Antigua hosts the Caribbean Investment Summit 2025 (CIS25), where Apex Capital Partners leads conversations on investment migration, regional collaboration, and sustainable economic growth, featuring a key forum moderated by Nuri Katz with prominent Caribbean Prime Ministers.
Antigua Citizenship by Investment & Antigua Sailing Week: two core products of the Caribbean state for the HNWI
A world-class travel offer – two of the Caribbean nation’s staples for the wealthy. Antigua Sailing Week – the adrenaline rush of ocean racing and sophisticated parties. Antigua Citizenship by Investment – if you’re always on the move and want the right to visit countries around the world without a visa.
Grenada Pioneers Citizenship by Invitation to Boost Economy
Grenada has launched a pioneering Citizenship by Invitation program, targeting Ultra High Net Worth Investors to boost strategic sectors and accelerate economic recovery.