Global Report Maps 113 Investment Migration Routes Worldwide

Investment migration routes are moving into the policy mainstream as wealthy-country applicants and governments reshape a market once dominated by emerging economies, consultancy Global Citizen Solutions said in a new briefing.

The report mapped 113 active residency- and citizenship-by-investment routes and said demand is rising fastest among clients from the United States, Britain and Western Europe, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, higher tax pressure and lifestyle and mobility planning.

On the supply side, it said high-income states are revisiting investor-linked visas, citing debate in the United States over a proposed “Gold Card”, New Zealand’s revamped Active Investor Plus programme and UK discussions on a sector-targeted investor route.

Governments are also steering capital towards climate resilience, innovation funds and urban renewal as the sector matures globally, it added as the sector matures, while investment migration routes continue to evolve.