The doomer media loves to run stories about how awful everything is, and more and more Americans are giving up their U.S. citizenship. Except is it not true – it’s fake news click bait.
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Tax issues for Americans moving abroad can be complex
Tax issues for moving abroad are complex as you may have to pay taxes to the U.S., the state you moved away from, and the country of residence. There are also complexities (And costs) regarding Medicare for those 65+.
Continue readingGermany and Indonesia propose dual citizenship changes
Germany: Germany’s parliament approves easing dual citizenship – DW – 01/19/2024 Germany would expand dual citizenship options (I think they currently recognize a “dual national” which is not quite the…
Continue readingDual citizenship Index
CitizenX Announces World’s First Dual Citizenship Index | Morningstar In a world where mobility and global opportunities are increasingly essential, the CitizenX Dual Citizenship Index stands as a necessary innovation…
Continue readingAmerica is awful, so they moved abroad
Before January 1, 2008, a passport was generally not required to travel in North, Central and South America, and most Caribbean islands.
Continue readingImmigration: Wealthy seeking 2nd passport options
An immigration consulting firm says that demand for a 2nd passport has increased, among Americans, mostly from the wealthy.
Continue readingBest to apply for “right of descent” citizenship when younger
If you have a right-of-descent immigration privilege, you should apply for this before you have children. Because once you have your citizenship in the other country, your offspring will then be eligible for citizenship too. But if you wait until after having kids, your right of descent (from your own ancestors) does not typically apply to your already born offspring.
Continue readingUK to soon require Electronic Travel Authorization permit
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – February 2024 – Home Office in the media (blog.gov.uk) Costs 10 British pounds, valid for two years only. Will be required even of…
Continue readingJapan to offer six month Digital Nomad visa
Digital nomad visas to soon be offered in Japan, for up to six month stays.
Continue readingBrazil to require U.S. travelers get a visa and document proof of US$2000
U.S. travelers to Brazil must document they have at least $2,000 in assets before entry to Brazil.
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