Passport Talks

Strongest passport in the world in 2024

There are so many countries in the world; they are so different, and each is beautiful. How to choose the best?

April 10, 2024|09:24 |Episode 57E 57

13 pros & cons of Antigua and Barbuda passport

An obvious disadvantage seems to be that Antigua and Barbuda doesn't have agreements on avoiding double taxation. By law, investors will have to pay taxes in two countries.

April 3, 2024|07:09 |Episode 56E 56

41 countries with Digital Nomad Visas: choosing the best one

41 countries around the world offer visas for digital nomads. Such visas allow the holder to live in a country while working remotely for a foreign company.

March 27, 2024|13:53 |Episode 55E 55

Buying residency and other myths, debunked

A residence permit grants the right to live in a country longer than a visa allows. The permit can be either temporary or permanent.

March 20, 2024|07:21 |Episode 55E 55

7 ways to get UAE residency

To stay in the UAE long-term, foreigners obtain a residence visa. It’s a permit that’s available for: investors; — entrepreneurs; — wealthy retirees; — freelancers; — employees of local companies; — students.

March 13, 2024|11:29 |Episode 53E 53

5 investment options for St Lucia passport

The fastest way to get citizenship in St Lucia is to participate in the citizenship by investment program.

March 6, 2024|06:40 |Episode 52E 52

Portugal visas: which one should you get?

Citizens of 62 countries don’t need visas for short stays in Portugal: these include all the EU states, the USA, the UK, and others.

February 28, 2024|11:17 |Episode 51E 51

7 cons to the Spain Golden Visa

By investing at least €500,000, foreigners become Spanish residents. Investment options include buying real estate, opening a deposit, purchasing shares of Spanish companies, units in investment funds, or government bonds.

February 21, 2024|07:53 |Episode 50E 50

Hungary Golden Visa: new path to EU residency

Hungary will start to issue residence permits by investment in 2024; the rumour has it that the first applications will be accepted on July 1st.

February 14, 2024|09:13 |Episode 49E 49

15 easiest countries to get a residence permit

The residence permit allows a holder to live in a foreign country for a long time or run a business there.

February 7, 2024|13:03 |Episode 48E 48

13 benefits of Italy citizenship

Italian citizenship is one of the most attractive as its holders can move across the European Union without any restrictions, as well as travel visa-free to all but 27 countries in the entire world.

January 3, 2024|11:55 |Episode 43E 43

How to get Paraguay citizenship: all ways to obtain a travel-friendly passport

Paraguay, located in the heart of South America, has many attractive sides: carnivals, llamas, breathtaking jungle waterfalls, and remnants of colonial cathedrals. But the country’s passport can offer even more, including visa-free entry to 140+ destinations, tax incentives, and eligibility for the E-2 business visa to the USA.

December 20, 2023|08:31 |Episode 41E 41

How to obtain a Uruguay residence permit by investment

Foreigners have five paths to becoming Uruguay residents, with some requiring the country's tax residency first, investments, or a stable passive income. The terms vary, and so do the benefits.

December 13, 2023|11:00 |Episode 40E 40

Egypt citizenship by investment: a straightforward path to a second passport in 6 months

Ancient Egypt attracts us with its pyramids and culture, and modern Egypt — with the opportunity to acquire second citizenship very quickly: the process takes 6 to 12 months.

December 6, 2023|07:45 |Episode 39E 39

St Lucia dual citizenship by investment

St Lucia is a small island state in the Caribbean. The country lives from tourism, agriculture, and foreign investment. St Lucia is one of the few countries in the world where it is possible to obtain second citizenship by investment.

November 29, 2023|11:40 |Episode 38E 38

Grenada citizenship: benefits and disadvantages

Investors are believed to obtain Grenada passports only to travel around the world without visas. There are many more reasons to become a citizen of this Caribbean country. For example, a Grenadian citizen can apply for an E-2 Investor Visa to conduct business in the United States.

November 22, 2023|10:25 |Episode 37E 37

Portugal Startup Visa: how to get residency by opening an innovative company

If you have a prospective startup idea, you may obtain a visa to relocate to Portugal in nearly two months. Up to five team members may go with you.

November 15, 2023|11:06 |Episode 36E 36

EU residence permit: proven methods of getting it

There are two plans for obtaining a residence permit in the EU. The first type is foolproof plans. The second type implies the involvement of third parties such as an employer, a university, or an EU spouse.

November 8, 2023|11:02 |Episode 35E 35

Malta citizenship: all ways of getting it as a foreigner

If you think the only way to get Malta citizenship is to be born there, it is not the case.

November 1, 2023|12:08 |Episode 34E 34

USA EB-5 Visa: requirements, costs and obtaining process

The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a route leading to obtaining permanent residence in the US.

October 25, 2023|10:07 |Episode 33E 33

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa: residency for remote workers and freelancers

Portugal has solidified its reputation as a top destination for digital nomads by introducing a special visa for remote workers and freelancers from around the globe.

October 18, 2023|09:59 |Episode 32E 32

US passport by investment: how to get an immigrant visa

Have you ever imagined calling the United States your home? There are at least three ways for an investor to relocate to the USA and get a prospect of American citizenship.

October 4, 2023|09:23 |Episode 30E 30

6 benefits of an EU residence permit

People move to Europe to get good job opportunities, study in the best universities, live near the sea, and for a peaceful and comfortable retirement. Relocation requires obtaining a residence permit — for example, through employment, study, or family reunification.

September 27, 2023|08:38 |Episode 29E 29

Dual citizenship: pros and cons of having two and more passports

Usually, dual or triple citizenship is pictured as a good thing. Indeed, having passports from two countries provides a person with several benefits, including freedom of travel, taking advantage of social services in both countries, wider educational opportunities, and more.

October 11, 2023|06:29 |Episode 29E 29

3 ways to obtain an EU passport

There are three main paths to citizenship in the European Union for people who weren’t born there: descent, general naturalisation, and naturalisation after investing in joining a Golden Visa program.

September 20, 2023|08:13 |Episode 28E 28