Citizenship & Residency
Practical Guide to New Zealand’s Business Immigration
by Evgeny Orlov, Barrister, Equity Law Barristers For potential business migrants to New Zealand there is a wealth of opportunity. However before embarking on the journey, migrants are wise to make enquiries regarding the New Zealand business environment, the opportunities for investment, the economy, and most importantly Immigration New Zealand’s business migration criteria. We shall [...]
How and Why to Acquire a Second Passport Legally
by Philip Thomas, Expat Extraordinaire The most commonly asked question I receive on a weekly basis always involves the issue of obtaining a second passport. Clearly there is a strong desire to have a second passport not only in the fringe marketplace but also in mainstream culture. It seems the natives are restless. Nearly every [...]
The Ascendence of Sociopaths in US Governance
By Doug Casey, Casey Research An International Man lives and does business wherever he finds conditions most advantageous, regardless of arbitrary borders. He’s diversified globally, with passports from multiple countries, assets in several jurisdictions and his residence in yet another. He doesn’t depend absolutely on any country and regards all of them as competitors for [...]
Advantages of Second Citizenship in Dominican Republic
by Michael Davis, Banker Trust With a second citizenship you can – Invest in offshore unit trusts or mutual funds – Buy and rent out property wherever you choose without punitive taxation -Avoid electronic logging of your existing passport – Take greater advantage of offshore business opportunities – Obtain employment worldwide with the most economic [...]
White, Grey, and Black Passports: What’s the Difference?
by Phillip Thomas, Expat Extraordinaire I am frequently asked by folks about how to acquire a 2nd passport. As you may imagine there are a multitude of ways to acquire one, some good, some bad, some ugly. In this article we will discuss a general overview of what I consider the 3 categories of 2nd [...]
(The Easiest) Way to Get a Second Passport? (Plus, How It Can Save Your Life When Things Go Wrong!)
by Bill Freeman, Offshore Wealth How Can Having a Second Passport Save Your Life When Things Go Wrong? Dear Friend, What makes busy people STOP and pay full attention to one piece of information? It’s their own safety. There is no tomorrow when it comes to preparation. It might be too late. There is no [...]
2nd Passports – Who Needs ‘Em?
by Phillip Thomas, Expat Extraordinaire If you are reading this article, the likely answer is, “You need a 2nd passport.” Of course that is an easy answer to a rather complicated question, so let’s delve into the reasons why you may want to consider a 2nd passport and the various ways in which to obtain [...]
Expat Hank Bails on America
By Bobby Casey, Global Wealth Protection Is a 2nd Passport or Foreign Residency Right for You? I had a very interesting conversation with a reader this week. ‘Hank’ is an American citizen living in Ecuador and running a local business exporting raw materials around the world. Hank was very familiar with asset protection and international [...]
The Many Benefits of a Second Passport
Passports are a relatively modern invention. Until about a century ago, entering one country didn’t generally require official proof of citizenship or nationality in another one. The rise of nation-states, nationalism, and especially World Wars I and II made it essential for international travelers to present passports when they entered a country. Today, governments increasingly [...]









