Citizenship By Investment: Proud Of Its Past, But How Confident Of Its Future?

March 22, 2022 - Participants Include:

Stephane Tajick - GlobalRCG.com

John Richardson - @Expatriationlaw

More and more people are understanding the importance of "global mobility options". For some people this is a second residence. For some it is a second citizenship. The last decade has witnessed the growth of "Citizenship By Investment".

"Citizenship By Investment" programs allow people to acquire a second citizenship in return for some sort of cash payment. The growth of the industry has generated  opposition to these programs. Citizenship by investment should not be confused with "tax residency". Nevertheless, various governments have taken the position that "citizenship by investment" programs should end. 

The recent Russia/Ukraine conflict has generated sanctions against both Russia and many Russian citizens. Some of the sanctions against Russian citizens have been in the form of denying Russian citizens access to "citizenship by investment". 

My guest, Stephane Tajick, recently wrote an article in the IMI Daily questioning the continued existence of "citizenship by investment" programs. He asks:

"Are We Witnessing The Extinction Of Citizenship By Investment?"

Stephane joins me to discuss this question ...