Portugal Ends Golden Visa Program: What It Means for You and Your Chances at EU Residence and Citizenship

Portugal Ends Golden Visa Program: What It Means for You and Your Chances at EU Residence and Citizenship

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February 20, 2023

Last week, news that the Portugal Golden Visa program is ending rocked the offshore-residence world. This came after Ireland’s termination of its own program the previous week. All is not lost, however. If you’re interested in an EU residence permit … especially if your ultimate goal is a European passport … the time to act is now.

Where Are We Going in 2023?

Where Are We Going in 2023?

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February 19, 2023

With travel restrictions now lifted almost everywhere, our editors and correspondents are busy booking flights and Airbnbs and planning travel itineraries as they get ready to take to the road to scout out new destinations, revisit old favorites, and get updates from the top retirement spots on our beat. Already the travel schedule is packed for the first...

Episode 12: From California to Lisbon, Portugal – A Family’s Journey to a Better Life Overseas

Episode 12: From California to Lisbon, Portugal – A Family’s Journey to a Better Life Overseas

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February 15, 2023

Sometimes, events make decisions easier. For Jen Wittman, the lockdowns, election cycle, and social upheaval she experienced in 2020 were enough to convince her that it was time to leave her home in California and search for greener pastures overseas.

Video: Introducing… Our New Chief Global Diversification Expert

Video: Introducing… Our New Chief Global Diversification Expert

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February 13, 2023

Ted joins our team here at IL with one primary mission: to help members like you better understand (and sort through) the best ways and places to diversify your life internationally, so you can better protect your wealth and your privacy and can create more freedom for yourself in the way you live, invest, and spend time.

Why This Low-Key Mexican Resort Town is the Ideal Snowbird Escape

Why This Low-Key Mexican Resort Town is the Ideal Snowbird Escape

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February 12, 2023

They needed a change and a new adventure. After attending an International Living event in Mexico City in 2018, the small beach town of Huatulco, on Mexico’s far southern Pacific coast, caught their eye. The warm weather, the 330 days of sunshine, the seaside location, the active expat community, the great restaurant scene…it seemed perfect.