Latitude News
09 April, 2026
Global, News feed
UK Visa Requirement for St. Lucia Citizens Explained
A new UK visa requirement for St. Lucia citizens has recently been introduced, marking a notable shift in the country’s international mobility profile. For many years, St. Lucian passport holders were able to travel to the UK for short stays without obtaining a visa in advance. That arrangement has now changed, with travelers required to apply for […]
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25 March, 2026
Events, Global New Zealand News feed
Key Takeaways from Latitude’s Spring U.S. Event Series on Global Mobility
Over the course of one week, Latitude hosted a series of in-person events across the United States, bringing together internationally minded individuals, families, and advisors in three key cities: Boston, Santa Monica, and San Francisco. Each event offered a space for open, informed discussion around global mobility, residence and citizenship planning, and the broader question […]
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25 March, 2026
Global, News feed
Moving Money Across Borders: Why FX Strategy Matters
For internationally mobile individuals, global mobility is often framed around residency, citizenship, and lifestyle outcomes. But behind almost every decision sits a far more practical reality: moving money across borders. Traditional banks, in particular, often offer uncompetitive exchange rates and embed significant margins within them, meaning clients can lose substantial amounts of money without ever seeing a clearly stated fee. When […]
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20 March, 2026
Global, News feed
Residency vs Citizenship: How Globally Mobile Families Think About Plan B Today
Global mobility planning has evolved significantly over the past decade. What was once viewed as a niche exercise for a relatively small segment of internationally active families is now increasingly treated as part of broader long-term planning. For many clients, the question is no longer whether a second residence or citizenship might be useful, but rather what type of status […]
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12 March, 2026
Global, News feed Türkiye
Turkish Citizenship and the U.S. E-2 Visa: A Strategic Pathway
For internationally active entrepreneurs and investors, access to the United States remains strategically important. However, gaining the legal right to live and operate a business in the United States is not straightforward for many foreign nationals. Immigration pathways can be complex, and eligibility for certain business visas depends heavily on the applicant’s nationality. One visa in particular (the U.S. E-2 Treaty Investor […]
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11 March, 2026
Caribbean, Global New Zealand News feed Panama Türkiye
Beyond Europe: The New Geography of Global Investment Migration
For many years, the conversation around residence and citizenship planning was largely centered on Europe. Programs such as Portugal’s Golden Visa or various Mediterranean residency routes dominated the discussion among investment migration strategies. This landscape is now changing. In the latest episode of The Global Passport Investor, Latitude Managing Partner (Americas & Caribbean) Christopher Willis explores how global mobility planning is evolving beyond a single regional focus. Increasingly, applicants […]
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10 March, 2026
Global, New Zealand News feed
Planning Ahead: The Safest Countries to Move to in Times of Global Unrest
It’s an unfortunate reality – geopolitical tension, economic disruption, and rapid policy change have become a recurring feature of modern life. While most families never expect to relocate suddenly, many, especially those currently based in either the U.S. or in the gulf states, are now asking themselves a practical question: “What would it take to secure the legal right to live somewhere else if future circumstances required […]
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06 March, 2026
Global, News feed Türkiye
Türkiye Citizenship by Investment: One of the World’s Fastest Routes to a Second Passport
Planning for a second citizenship or residency is an increasingly common component of the long-term strategies of wealthy individuals. For those with the means to do so, supercharging one’s ability to live, travel, and operate across multiple jurisdictions is no longer considered niche. Instead, it is treated as a sensible (and increasingly necessary) form of […]
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03 March, 2026
Global, News feed Panama
Panama Golden Visa Changes Explained: What Applicants Need to Know in 2026
Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa (QIV), often referred to as the country’s ‘Golden Visa’, has long been regarded as one of the most efficient Residency by Investment frameworks globally. With fast processing, direct permanent residence, and minimal physical presence requirements, it has consistently appealed to internationally mobile clients seeking flexibility rather than relocation. In recent years, the program has undergone measured […]
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25 February, 2026
Global, News feed Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa Alternatives to Consider in 2026
For more than a decade now, Portugal has been the key reference point for Residency by Investment (RBI) in Europe. Since the launch of the Portugal Golden Visa in 2012, the country has attracted tens of thousands of applicants and has helped shape modern mobility planning. But, as demand has increased and policies continue to evolve, many internationally mobile families are now asking a more nuanced question: What are the best alternatives to Portugal […]
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