No problem. You can still get into the U.K. visa free on a rubber raft!! The bonus is you get a free hotel room, 3 meals a day and a free cell phone! 😮
I cannot see anyone being too crushed that the UK is increasingly harder to visit. Weather? Nope. Food? Nope. Culture? Okay, maybe a little of that. Still, I would rather visit Dubai where I can see world class performances on par with London's West End and NOT have to worry that some miscreant will try to chop off my arm to get at my Rolex. Maybe it is my getting older, and having seen much of the world a number of times, but I am finding myself quite satisfied with my own personal handful of premier destinations. I will soon have citizenship or permanent/long-term residence in most of the places I would want to spend time. If I want to visit anywhere else THAT badly, I don't imagine the visa process would be a deterrent.
I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to seem rude. I've been to the UK many times. Its nothing at all like it used to be and I mean that in a very bad way. I have no desire to go back there. I'm wondering why he thinks its a big deal if a passport doesn't give you visa-free access to go to the UK?
eventually the USA will be the same ------which is the point. the best way to get into the UK is via raft at Dover. They don't want anyone seeing what's happening when Britons are locked in their houses and being arrested for speech crimes.
It’s unbelievable how naive people are about the need for democracy and the rule of law. Sure, you can wipe your ass on a gold toilet and have sex with the prettiest hookers in Dubai, although that’s trivial compared to the political and social freedoms found in a western liberal democracy. As I get older being in a place that aligns with my values far outweighs luxuries and being catered to by paid staff.
St. Kitts also doubled their real estate option. Minimum price of a detached home for CBI went up from $400,000 to $800,000. There are some condominiums that still qualify for $400,000 investment for certain properties, in certain areas, like Frigate Bay and other neighborhoods, but that still is $400K for a condo. St. Kitts also has 3 levels or residency. Temporary residency can be obtained if you rent (or own) and pay a fee of $600 or less per year. Temporary annual residency if you rent a place and pay $1500 per year, or permanent residency if you buy a home at $350,000+ and a ~$5000 one time fee.
I got my St Kitts and Nevis passport/citizenship just in time. I got mine for $125K. It took 11 months after I turned in my documents. There are a lot of people trying to escape the monster.
11 months....I thought they guaranteed the Accelerated Approval process with that 125K PROMO and should be 45 to 60 days. Even the non AAP should be 90 to 120 days. Did they tell you why they didnt honour the service level timelines? Was there anything you could do about the delays.
@@marktevault57 America is the beast. The other two are simply evil. It isn't until you take the time to look around that you see how the US s a big bully. Do what the US wants or you will be sanctioned. It isn't a matter doing something against the US, countries must comply with the US or get shit upon.
I really don't know because the problem doesn't apply to me. I would assume so. The big thing is not to curse you kids with American citizenship. The US is losing its wealthy like most other countries. The US is gaining uneducated people that won't be able to adapt to the high tech world. The only thing the US has going for it is at least it doesn't have a demographic problem like Russia, China and a lot of the EU.
Maybe the UK has changed for Americans but when I last went there in 2019 I scanned my passport on the machine at Heathrow, it took my picture, and that was the end of it. I didn't have to talk to anybody.
I believe the reason Dominica lost UK access was because some Chinese people who were kicked out of the UK made it back in with a Dominica passport. There was an article which said one person had 3 Dominica passports on him. I can understand their concern.
This is what I would worry about, that Dominica (or other CBI country) would not be vetting applicants sufficiently, leading to problems in countries those people enter, leading to that country cancelling visa privileges to Dominica.
There's lots of situations where people can get another passport to come back. Countries have to be catching that at the border. Like on the TV show a guy from Jamaica has his visa denied but then became an American citizen. There's nothing illegal about that but they still want to make sure the reason they denied them isn't an issue in the new context of him being a US
@@johng4093St kitts and Nevis has a very rigorous background and due diligence process. They’re the only ones in the entire West Indies that I can vouch for. They know this, the reason they’re increasing their fees. They plan to impose more requirements in the coming months, due to pressure from the EU, UK and US. Personally I don’t understand why the IS has any say since you still require a visa with a St kitts passport to visit.
@@femiairboy94dominica has started the due diligence strict n banned russia, Palestine, belarus, iraq, n i think iran 2 some extent as well now onwards, dominica would prolly get the uk visa free access back after they make the usa and uk happy with their requirements, the prices will go up from a 100k 2 a minimum of 200k USD + per applicant. Dominica applicant has 2 go through strict interview n documentation checks now onwards, so things r getting serious n hopefully they ll get the access back.
South African passport holders lost visa free access to UK a few years ago. We still have visa free access to EIR. When exactly has the USA been in the habit of honouring agreements?
By next year there will be freedom of movement within Caricom among CSME countries (ie St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Antigua, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana, Belize, etc.)
I have American and EU(French) citizenship and that’s good enough for me. I used to want to retire in a developing country, and I’ve pretty much been to every country in Asia and most of Latin America, although now I prefer to retire in the European countryside. It’s just not worth the difference in cost to give up western values, the rule of law and the robustness and transparency of western institutions. If anything, traveling so much and the current political and social landscape has made me realize more than ever that those things are incredibly valuable.
What’s so special about entering UK? My great great grandfather left then Colony of Hong Kong when the then British Empire stagnated prior to WWI and left for the US. Now his fifth generation family members left for Singapore and Vietnam.
I was traveling from Iceland to the UK in 2017 and the UK customs/border agent gave me a very hard time. I had no onward ticket and no solid plans for my stay in the UK. After some time of back and forth he finally let me pass after scribbling a bunch of things on the back of my entrance form. I think the only reason he let me go was because I was traveling business class on BA 🤷♂️🤣
You’re paying 150.000$ for a second passport so you can go to US/UK/Europe?? You have to be crazy. If I ever get that second passport, I’ll never walk a foot in the West ever again!
Governments are like abusive relationships, the only way to stop it is to leave. Hopefully, one day, there can be a better system that allows people to be wealthy and healthy and not be penalize for finding their treasures. Thanks anyways for a great video!
How about taking into account the advantages and benefits bestowed by the country where you made your money and maybe showing a little gratitude? I know there are few and maybe no countries where I could have become wealthy through buying rental properties like in the US. So no, I’m not going to praise some tax havens that provide few or little opportunities to their own citizens.
Does this really affect the ones who are doing it the cheaper way? i.e digital nomad visa --> residency --> dual citizenship ? Also thank you for all of the awesome video content over the years. Love every single video
As a Canadian, during 2021 i stayed in the uk for 10 months on an expired 3 month visa and got no questions asked had a new passport shipped and left no issues
The UK has a problem with asylum seekers from France illegally crossing the English channel to get to Britain. Everyday this on the news in England, so they are taking a very strict approach now as they have very high levels of immigration legal and illegal with people overstaying their visa
I watch you to learn mote about easy Socio Economics and world movement of freedoms. Thank you so much for this easy then a University class 😉very complete thoughts and good experienced life styles Very eye opening 😊
Even though they lost UK access, I'm glad I got my Dominica passport last year. It seems like there is going to be a whole lot more hassle and possibly cost in the future with any of the CBI programs. St. Kitts doubled their price and I wonder if the others will increase theirs as well. As it was, there was a lot of paperwork involved, especially providing bank statements for 12 months. Any additional hurdles will reduce the number of potential applicants. The idea of having to visit there just to pick up a passport would be a huge impediment. I hope when my passport expires that I can renew it at the consulate in the US and not have to travel there to do it. I did make a trip there already and it was nice (except for the roads), but to go just for a passport renewal would be very expensive.
Its highly dangerous as well those bureaucrats in the passport office might have a bad day and go crazy and shoot you dead on the spot! Its a high risk he would take discreet body armour is a must on the visit there 😂
I actually would put my eggs in Southeast Asia or Latin America for a second passport. My current primary passport is the American passport I have...but I am interested in Mexican offerings. Same for Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Costa Rica is okay but a little pricey. Same for Panama. For Southeast Asia, I would do a residence in Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Boycott Saint Kitts CBI at all cost go for any other credible programs. Raising price without any proper cut off date and requesting all previous pending applications to pay the new price! They have locked in price with many applicants at $120k-$150k now kept all applications pending for more than 6 months many pending for more than 10 months. They advertise approval of applications within 3-6 months and now they suddenly raised price to $250k. The authorities are now demanding all previous pending applications to pay the new price. Where as they locked in previously at a way lower price. This prestigious program offered since the 1980s has now become a joke and shady. This is not a professional way to deal with clients they should have a proper cut off date just like other CBI programs like Portugal etc.
@@femiairboy94thats not including st kits, he is actually right abt what he said, prices have jumped up some shady agents taking the cut some govt officials r pain in the ass, overall the Caribbean program is not cheap anymore
Thanks Andrew, I knew you would be researching this in more detail for your clients before putting out a video. I will gladly give up my UK citizenship for a Vanuatu and St Lucia one, most sensible and intelligent people want to get out of the UK, not travel there.
Negative thing about that is you will need a visa to travel back to the UK, US, EU countries in the future if you were to do that however a positive is that you would have freedom of movement for other Caricom countries by next year. I wouldn't say most sensible people want out of the UK, if it was the case most would have left already & there wouldn't be a massive amount of skilled people from across the world trying to get in
You wouldn't necessarily have to give up your citizenship. Unlike the US, moving out of the UK will end their ability to tax you. Your cheapest option would probably be to get a residence permit for the country where you want to move. A second passport would be a good idea, but not mandatory. Between the two, I would pick St. Lucia over Vanuatu. It's cheaper and has a larger list of visa free countries.
@@LoveClassicMusic0205 I am from the UK getting my st kitts passport. The UK does tax you internationally if you have a tax resident status so its important you meet the criteria to not be a tax resident. That said you can keep your uk passport still.
@@Lando-kx6so With respect, I wouldn't want to go back at this moment, or indeed in the decades to come, as things are only going to get worse. However, I agree most sensible people haven't got out, yet, but some have and some are in the planning stages to do so in the future. The rest either don't know how much they are being screwed by the state, or they are too sentimental to make the move.
@@LoveClassicMusic0205 I completely agree, you don't have to give up citizenship, and it should be a last resort. But as someone else has already pointed out, the UK government and HMRC does not work like that, contrary to what most people believe, just being outside is not good enough, and if you are naive enough to trust them not to tax you, then you will get yourself into serious trouble, and I simply don't trust them and want to be able to sleep at night. As for the passports, I have ties to Vanuatu, so it's not just about the cost, or the list of visa free countries, although Vanuatu has it's own benefits, this is about protecting your future freedom and going where you are treated best. So why not get both, and maybe a third and fourth, to give you the option to move around when things really start to turn nasty in the west, which they will do.
If you have a tier A passport I don’t see the sense in getting a Saint Kitts, unless you’re planning to settle down in one of the Caribbean countries. For me getting the passport was essential
You might still need greater tax benefits that St. Kitts certainly has - zero personal income, zero international business, 0.25% property tax, zero inheritance tax, zero capital gains, zero interest/dividend, etc.
Easier and MUCH cheaper method: Go as a tourist for 3 months. If you LIKE it there (and haven’t caused trouble with the locals) RENEW your visa for another 3 months. Then at 6 months, just go back and spend some time in your own country and get a NEW visa…. Rinse and Repeat ! No “Investments” required outside of your plane ticket. A much cheaper way to live and PRESERVE your precious assets.
Having to go to the country to collect the documents in person is hugely problematic as unless they issue a "temporary/emergency passport (single use)" to enter the country then you'd be entering the country illegally as if you're a citizen of a country you must enter and exit it on their passport. Breaking the law by entering on a foreign passport immediately terminates CBI as its a "critical breech" of the CBI contract.
@@wuerges Sorry but you're actually wrong, what I've stated is the truth as backed up by law - ask any lawyer, border guard or anyone working in federal law enforcement. If you are a citizen of a country you must enter and exit it on that passport - that is literally law in all but two countries in the world. If you enter a country on one passport and exit on another, you will have legally overstayed or failed to legally exit as you haven't "checked out". Your passports aren't linked. Just because you may not like what I said, doesn't make it wrong. Doing what you said is literally committing a crime that carries a long jail sentence.
@@matthewnirenberg Some countries (The US for example) don't stamp your passport on the way out. I was recently in Dominica and they didn't stamp my passport on the way out either. I asked specifically and they said they don't do it. I also fail to see the problem going to pick up the passport. Just use your current passport to enter the country. When you leave, just have them stamp it (if they are a country which stamps them on the way out) and don't bother giving them the new passport.
@@wuerges Some countries don't even stamp you out. The US doesn't and Dominica doesn't either. I'm sure there are plenty more which don't, but I don't have a list.
If the USA kills dual citizenship, will that mean those with dual citizenship will need to cancel one citizenship, or does the cancellation only apply to those to those who want it later, but don't have it 🤔
The only way Saint Kitts and Nevis will lose access is if they do not comply with the standards. The UK sent warnings to Dominica countless times to tighten their CBI programs but they didn’t listen. Chinese nationals that were refused UK visas were using Dominica as a back door route to get in. So if you want an answer keep monitoring Saint Kitts and Nevis CBI program
UK? Just go to France and catch a boat ride with the other migrants. They might even put you up in a four star hotel. Fly into Heathrow... well that's another matter.
Best way to get into the UK is travel to France, buy a rubber dingy and sale out into English Channel where you will be picked up by the RNLI. Claim to be an Asylum seeker after throwing away passport and you will get free accommodation in 5 star hotel, iphone, food and money. 10's of thousands of people are doing this each year costing 8 plus million pounds a day to the citizens of the UK in taxes, whilst many UK citizens sleep on the street and get little in financial help.
@@nomadcapitalist I didn't hear you mention the ultimatum issued to the 5 Caribbean nations by EU, so that is probably what kaleemuddin7291 is complaining about? I don't know.
The global norm is countries get visa free access when the country is developed enough to be attractive to live there. These programs need to use rhe fees for real estate and health care.
I' not gonna lie even though I have never been to the U.K., I dont really want to go besides seeing the Thames River and eating Fish and Chips. and the Thames river thing is mostly from watching Benny Hill when I was little and the Fosh n chips mostly because of Gordon Ramsey lol. other than those two things I cant really think of a reason I would go out of my way to see the U.K. other than maybe some Ancestry tourism type of things but as an African American/ADOS who knows how fruitful that will be lol. anyway. anothet great episode.
@@Bambotb it means someone has paid to get a citizenship which is ENTIRELY different to saying that they aren’t a national security threat or a desirable person! I would 100% ban visa FREE travel for any country who sells their passport
@@CesaresChannel , depends if the countries or places giving them have proper vetting process etc and who they accept and give them to and for how much, and wether they require any amount of stay in the country or not, etc.
I've said before, that the safe people are the ones who obtain citizenship by descent in the Caribbean. CBI's are always at risk of imposed rules, especially if the US imposes it's pressure on them like they always like to do.
@@joaovilafranca4523 is it really though?.. c'mon they got gifted that status based on German desperation to stop the flood of migrants Angie invited in some desperate move to save her country's demographic collapse.. checkmate, Recep Tayyip
Most of Europe is eating their own and cater to the law breakers. Other than a visit, I don't see much reason to go to the EU. 'Oh, I need to apply for a visa? Guess I'll go somewhere warm and safe...'
If you get your documents into the CIU before the 30th of June the original rules and the discount will still apply. These new rules are for fresh applicants.
Honestly, would rather avoid the UK entirely for any given fiscal year unless I'm in for a vacation for a week or two. I think it would be wise to get a citizenship and passport from countries/territories like Vanuatu or St Kitts if you have seven figures lying around, and use it as an investment in other countries (like the US) so you could mitigate your total tax obligations with said passports/nationality. Vanuatu was an interesting option, if it weren't because of these EU laws and reputational problems.
I was going to ask Nomad Capitalist this question, too. I've heard of the North Macedonian CBI, but I don't know anyone who actually has done it or even if it's actually a real thing.
Hey there, If you want to know more about North Macedonia and Its passport, here is an interesting article for you: nomadcapitalist.com/nomad-passport-index/passport/north-macedonia/
Nice country, but there are a few issues: 1) Hard to get residency there unless you are already an EU citizen. 2) Takes 8 years physical residence to become a citizen. 3) Have to renounce other citizenships unless you are an EU citizen or marry a local. 4) No tax treaty with USA so you pay 30% withholding on US dividends. 5) Sticky tax residence...just having a property available makes you resident. It might suit you if you are an EU citizen without US investments. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Romania, Czechia, Portugal are alternatives depending on your situation and weather preferences.
I never much liked the idea of having citizenship of a small island. After persisting and living in Panama for 13 years I managed to get Panamanian citizenship. When I travel everybody recognizes that Panama is an independent country. I still have my American citizenship. On.my Panamanian passport it says I was born in the USA. I have no interest in going to the UK although my father was born in Scotland. Anyway now I have been living in Panama for 23 years with being a citizen for the past 10 years.
Their prices increasing by at least +1x but their value decreasing by just as much! such a nice deal! 😆😆🤦🤦 Okay, maybe still good for some desperate folks from places as Burkina Faso and Pakistan etc.
MILLIONS from 3rd world impoverished countries. Those investing in 2nd citz from countries without visa free access also want to be able to travel there freely. If you are an affluent person from a country lacking access and want your children to see Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, etc,... you want passports the make that travel easy so as not to wait months or years on visas, are right? The fact that you personally have no desire to visit the UK is really, rather,..... irrelevant.
why all these countries are making it harder to travel, I wish we could go back to the 90s and travel without hassle, better times when the terrorists didn't win
I dont need a second passport, cause i dont need to move any money away, from taxes, i dont get why people, dont like paying taxes, everyone should just do it, and stop whining 😬 If you have alot of money, spend them dont keep them, only keep small amounts in you bank, and keep spending 👍🏻
@@Bambotb CBI 'citizens' have to submit an application and pay a substantial fee to get citizenship for their future children. Their descendants have no right to citizenship. Caribbean CBI is 2nd class citizenship at best.
That’s basically British citizenship 😂, it’s very expensive for the average person and only if your children are born in the uk they get the citizenship
@@jimbell122 actually quite different. British citizenship is securely handed down through the generations. Caribbean CBI citizens can't hand citizenship down to their children without permission and a large fee.
Understand that this blanket statement made here does not apply to all 200 countries in the world. All the laws and guarantees are different everywhere.
Hey, I can’t make it this year to your event but I’d love to make it next year for 2024. Do you have an idea what part of the world that will be held?
Stay tuned! We will have the waiting list open on September 7 www.nomadcapitalist.com/live/
@@nomadcapitalist thanks! Looking forward to working with you. Love your channel.
No problem. You can still get into the U.K. visa free on a rubber raft!! The bonus is you get a free hotel room, 3 meals a day and a free cell phone! 😮
🤣🤣🤣👌 funny but true.
Yeah 😂🎉😮❤
Comic relief for my morning 😂😂😂 Thanks I needed that!
Says the British expart living in Spain 🇪🇸 and never bothered learning Spanish 😅
I mean the British have been doing it for centuries while looting other countries so a tiny sliver of revenge 😂
I cannot see anyone being too crushed that the UK is increasingly harder to visit. Weather? Nope. Food? Nope. Culture? Okay, maybe a little of that. Still, I would rather visit Dubai where I can see world class performances on par with London's West End and NOT have to worry that some miscreant will try to chop off my arm to get at my Rolex.
Maybe it is my getting older, and having seen much of the world a number of times, but I am finding myself quite satisfied with my own personal handful of premier destinations. I will soon have citizenship or permanent/long-term residence in most of the places I would want to spend time. If I want to visit anywhere else THAT badly, I don't imagine the visa process would be a deterrent.
I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to seem rude. I've been to the UK many times. Its nothing at all like it used to be and I mean that in a very bad way. I have no desire to go back there. I'm wondering why he thinks its a big deal if a passport doesn't give you visa-free access to go to the UK?
eventually the USA will be the same ------which is the point. the best way to get into the UK is via raft at Dover. They don't want anyone seeing what's happening when Britons are locked in their houses and being arrested for speech crimes.
It’s unbelievable how naive people are about the need for democracy and the rule of law. Sure, you can wipe your ass on a gold toilet and have sex with the prettiest hookers in Dubai, although that’s trivial compared to the political and social freedoms found in a western liberal democracy. As I get older being in a place that aligns with my values far outweighs luxuries and being catered to by paid staff.
St. Kitts also doubled their real estate option. Minimum price of a detached home for CBI went up from $400,000 to $800,000. There are some condominiums that still qualify for $400,000 investment for certain properties, in certain areas, like Frigate Bay and other neighborhoods, but that still is $400K for a condo.
St. Kitts also has 3 levels or residency. Temporary residency can be obtained if you rent (or own) and pay a fee of $600 or less per year. Temporary annual residency if you rent a place and pay $1500 per year, or permanent residency if you buy a home at $350,000+ and a ~$5000 one time fee.
I got my St Kitts and Nevis passport/citizenship just in time. I got mine for $125K. It took 11 months after I turned in my documents. There are a lot of people trying to escape the monster.
Which monster - Amerika Russia or China?
Can it be passed down generation to generation?
11 months....I thought they guaranteed the Accelerated Approval process with that 125K PROMO and should be 45 to 60 days. Even the non AAP should be 90 to 120 days. Did they tell you why they didnt honour the service level timelines? Was there anything you could do about the delays.
@@marktevault57 America is the beast. The other two are simply evil. It isn't until you take the time to look around that you see how the US s a big bully. Do what the US wants or you will be sanctioned. It isn't a matter doing something against the US, countries must comply with the US or get shit upon.
I really don't know because the problem doesn't apply to me. I would assume so. The big thing is not to curse you kids with American citizenship. The US is losing its wealthy like most other countries. The US is gaining uneducated people that won't be able to adapt to the high tech world. The only thing the US has going for it is at least it doesn't have a demographic problem like Russia, China and a lot of the EU.
Thank you for keeping us on the loop!
Maybe the UK has changed for Americans but when I last went there in 2019 I scanned my passport on the machine at Heathrow, it took my picture, and that was the end of it. I didn't have to talk to anybody.
I believe the reason Dominica lost UK access was because some Chinese people who were kicked out of the UK made it back in with a Dominica passport. There was an article which said one person had 3 Dominica passports on him. I can understand their concern.
So the problem is Chinese then 😂
This is what I would worry about, that Dominica (or other CBI country) would not be vetting applicants sufficiently, leading to problems in countries those people enter, leading to that country cancelling visa privileges to Dominica.
There's lots of situations where people can get another passport to come back. Countries have to be catching that at the border.
Like on the TV show a guy from Jamaica has his visa denied but then became an American citizen. There's nothing illegal about that but they still want to make sure the reason they denied them isn't an issue in the new context of him being a US
@@johng4093St kitts and Nevis has a very rigorous background and due diligence process. They’re the only ones in the entire West Indies that I can vouch for. They know this, the reason they’re increasing their fees. They plan to impose more requirements in the coming months, due to pressure from the EU, UK and US. Personally I don’t understand why the IS has any say since you still require a visa with a St kitts passport to visit.
@@femiairboy94dominica has started the due diligence strict n banned russia, Palestine, belarus, iraq, n i think iran 2 some extent as well now onwards, dominica would prolly get the uk visa free access back after they make the usa and uk happy with their requirements, the prices will go up from a 100k 2 a minimum of 200k USD + per applicant. Dominica applicant has 2 go through strict interview n documentation checks now onwards, so things r getting serious n hopefully they ll get the access back.
You're on the money as usual, Andrew. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
South African passport holders lost visa free access to UK a few years ago. We still have visa free access to EIR. When exactly has the USA been in the habit of honouring agreements?
Due dilligence is research with the intent to invest or buy, not for informational purposes or background checks.
By next year there will be freedom of movement within Caricom among CSME countries (ie St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Antigua, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana, Belize, etc.)
Hopefully not with Jamaica, as it's a extremely high crime country. It will put the other caribbean countries at risk.
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@@user-ih6oe9ny3jand the other countries are what? Friendly ? Safe? There may be a slight difference but Not much
A bunch of mostly crap hole countries with passports that are either kind of crappy or now gotten more expensive and crappier at the same time!
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Main land Europe no checks style would be a problem but ESTA or visa on arrival style would be better to disqualify criminals.
I have American and EU(French) citizenship and that’s good enough for me. I used to want to retire in a developing country, and I’ve pretty much been to every country in Asia and most of Latin America, although now I prefer to retire in the European countryside. It’s just not worth the difference in cost to give up western values, the rule of law and the robustness and transparency of western institutions. If anything, traveling so much and the current political and social landscape has made me realize more than ever that those things are incredibly valuable.
What’s so special about entering UK? My great great grandfather left then Colony of Hong Kong when the then British Empire stagnated prior to WWI and left for the US. Now his fifth generation family members left for Singapore and Vietnam.
I was traveling from Iceland to the UK in 2017 and the UK customs/border agent gave me a very hard time. I had no onward ticket and no solid plans for my stay in the UK. After some time of back and forth he finally let me pass after scribbling a bunch of things on the back of my entrance form. I think the only reason he let me go was because I was traveling business class on BA 🤷♂️🤣
You’re paying 150.000$ for a second passport so you can go to US/UK/Europe?? You have to be crazy. If I ever get that second passport, I’ll never walk a foot in the West ever again!
Where are you based?
@@desh6220 EU
Xvrmedia. Yes,I Would think Same Idea. Otherwise why leave.
Governments are like abusive relationships, the only way to stop it is to leave. Hopefully, one day, there can be a better system that allows people to be wealthy and healthy and not be penalize for finding their treasures. Thanks anyways for a great video!
@youknowkbbaby
Abusive relationships are the most difficult for one to be separated from...
How about taking into account the advantages and benefits bestowed by the country where you made your money and maybe showing a little gratitude? I know there are few and maybe no countries where I could have become wealthy through buying rental properties like in the US. So no, I’m not going to praise some tax havens that provide few or little opportunities to their own citizens.
Does this really affect the ones who are doing it the cheaper way? i.e digital nomad visa --> residency --> dual citizenship ? Also thank you for all of the awesome video content over the years. Love every single video
As a Canadian, during 2021 i stayed in the uk for 10 months on an expired 3 month visa and got no questions asked had a new passport shipped and left no issues
Is there any infographic that shows availability of passport/residence options based on net worth?
Thank you Andrew!
The UK has a problem with asylum seekers from France illegally crossing the English channel to get to Britain. Everyday this on the news in England, so they are taking a very strict approach now as they have very high levels of immigration legal and illegal with people overstaying their visa
That's not why they did this. They did this b/c of their cbi programs & the type of people using it to get into the UK
I don’t think people that paid $100,000 + for a passport are staying illegally in the UK…
I live in Manchester. It's a nice city but the weather is always miserable
Sounds like fun
Move to uruguay great weather low taxes and great foods.
The thing is, how thorough is the due diligence process? How many politically exposed people and their families are applying for these passports?
Excellent live current info,
thanks Andrew
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This reminds me of an SRV song : money is tight , nothing’s free. Save the strong, lose the weak… I am stranded … 😂
Thanks brother!
you still have your own radio station 🚉 What do ya’ know look at this 😅
Ha ha! Love it.
I watch you to learn mote about easy Socio Economics and world movement of freedoms. Thank you so much for this easy then a University class 😉very complete thoughts and good experienced life styles
Very eye opening 😊
Glad it is helpful!
It's called Demand
Wow! This is so telling. You are the borameter for global economics
Even though they lost UK access, I'm glad I got my Dominica passport last year. It seems like there is going to be a whole lot more hassle and possibly cost in the future with any of the CBI programs. St. Kitts doubled their price and I wonder if the others will increase theirs as well. As it was, there was a lot of paperwork involved, especially providing bank statements for 12 months. Any additional hurdles will reduce the number of potential applicants.
The idea of having to visit there just to pick up a passport would be a huge impediment. I hope when my passport expires that I can renew it at the consulate in the US and not have to travel there to do it. I did make a trip there already and it was nice (except for the roads), but to go just for a passport renewal would be very expensive.
@@JoBlakeLisbon Don't be an asshole. I was simply saying it's going to be more hassle now than last year.
Its highly dangerous as well those bureaucrats in the passport office might have a bad day and go crazy and shoot you dead on the spot! Its a high risk he would take discreet body armour is a must on the visit there 😂
@@JoBlakeLisbon😂😂 The audacity.
12 months bank statements! How dare they
At list u visited
You talk here and elsewhere about how Vanuatu is bad, do you have a video expounding on why?
I actually would put my eggs in Southeast Asia or Latin America for a second passport. My current primary passport is the American passport I have...but I am interested in Mexican offerings. Same for Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Costa Rica is okay but a little pricey. Same for Panama.
For Southeast Asia, I would do a residence in Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Boycott Saint Kitts CBI at all cost go for any other credible programs. Raising price without any proper cut off date and requesting all previous pending applications to pay the new price!
They have locked in price with many applicants at $120k-$150k now kept all applications pending for more than 6 months many pending for more than 10 months. They advertise approval of applications within 3-6 months and now they suddenly raised price to $250k. The authorities are now demanding all previous pending applications to pay the new price. Where as they locked in previously at a way lower price. This prestigious program offered since the 1980s has now become a joke and shady. This is not a professional way to deal with clients they should have a proper cut off date just like other CBI programs like Portugal etc.
Agree
What is your proof of this? The new price only affects new applications from the 1st of july
This comment is what seems shady.
@@femiairboy94thats not including st kits, he is actually right abt what he said, prices have jumped up some shady agents taking the cut some govt officials r pain in the ass, overall the Caribbean program is not cheap anymore
Much easier to travel on my Mexico Passport than my USA passport.
Are you traveling to Russia and North Korea?
@@goeast12lol🤣
Excellent clear advice in a fast-changing world.
Hi Andrew. What about a video on Hungary's purchase a property for residence program... Thanks
nice background art....
Is it possible to hold all 3 citizenships of USA, Ireland and a Caribbean like Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes.
@@theandrewhenderson thanks
@@CalderaFinanceonly because the 3 countries you mention all allow multiple citizenships
People are leaving Plague Island - not going there.
It was on the news back in June - early July
Thanks Andrew, I knew you would be researching this in more detail for your clients before putting out a video. I will gladly give up my UK citizenship for a Vanuatu and St Lucia one, most sensible and intelligent people want to get out of the UK, not travel there.
Negative thing about that is you will need a visa to travel back to the UK, US, EU countries in the future if you were to do that however a positive is that you would have freedom of movement for other Caricom countries by next year. I wouldn't say most sensible people want out of the UK, if it was the case most would have left already & there wouldn't be a massive amount of skilled people from across the world trying to get in
You wouldn't necessarily have to give up your citizenship. Unlike the US, moving out of the UK will end their ability to tax you. Your cheapest option would probably be to get a residence permit for the country where you want to move. A second passport would be a good idea, but not mandatory. Between the two, I would pick St. Lucia over Vanuatu. It's cheaper and has a larger list of visa free countries.
@@LoveClassicMusic0205 I am from the UK getting my st kitts passport. The UK does tax you internationally if you have a tax resident status so its important you meet the criteria to not be a tax resident. That said you can keep your uk passport still.
@@Lando-kx6so With respect, I wouldn't want to go back at this moment, or indeed in the decades to come, as things are only going to get worse. However, I agree most sensible people haven't got out, yet, but some have and some are in the planning stages to do so in the future. The rest either don't know how much they are being screwed by the state, or they are too sentimental to make the move.
@@LoveClassicMusic0205 I completely agree, you don't have to give up citizenship, and it should be a last resort. But as someone else has already pointed out, the UK government and HMRC does not work like that, contrary to what most people believe, just being outside is not good enough, and if you are naive enough to trust them not to tax you, then you will get yourself into serious trouble, and I simply don't trust them and want to be able to sleep at night. As for the passports, I have ties to Vanuatu, so it's not just about the cost, or the list of visa free countries, although Vanuatu has it's own benefits, this is about protecting your future freedom and going where you are treated best. So why not get both, and maybe a third and fourth, to give you the option to move around when things really start to turn nasty in the west, which they will do.
Penalising the wealthy for the actions of the not wealthy which were enabled by poor policy making. Ah Europe.
awww poor rich people
Is there any benefit to a St Kitts passport if you already have 3 tier A passports?
One benefit is that it impresses Kittitian ladies, making it easier to get some 🐱 if you travel to the the 🏝!
If you have a tier A passport I don’t see the sense in getting a Saint Kitts, unless you’re planning to settle down in one of the Caribbean countries. For me getting the passport was essential
You might still need greater tax benefits that St. Kitts certainly has - zero personal income, zero international business, 0.25% property tax, zero inheritance tax, zero capital gains, zero interest/dividend, etc.
Easier and MUCH cheaper method: Go as a tourist for 3 months. If you LIKE it there (and haven’t caused trouble with the locals) RENEW your visa for another 3 months. Then at 6 months, just go back and spend some time in your own country and get a NEW visa…. Rinse and Repeat ! No “Investments” required outside of your plane ticket. A much cheaper way to live and PRESERVE your precious assets.
So is the saint kitts and nevis passport now 300k? Or is it a rumour that the price might be double?
250k now
@@OAJEytThere is legal fee, so 300K
@@tommy0814 that's insane
@@tommy0814Gosh. Way to expensive now!
@@tommy0814 who the hell is buying this? how many multi-millionaires are there ?
Lol, I woud never in a million years ever want to set foot in the UK.
Having to go to the country to collect the documents in person is hugely problematic as unless they issue a "temporary/emergency passport (single use)" to enter the country then you'd be entering the country illegally as if you're a citizen of a country you must enter and exit it on their passport. Breaking the law by entering on a foreign passport immediately terminates CBI as its a "critical breech" of the CBI contract.
This is just not true. You can enter a country and leave with another. You can even use 2 passports to get in or out of a country.
@@wuerges Sorry but you're actually wrong, what I've stated is the truth as backed up by law - ask any lawyer, border guard or anyone working in federal law enforcement.
If you are a citizen of a country you must enter and exit it on that passport - that is literally law in all but two countries in the world.
If you enter a country on one passport and exit on another, you will have legally overstayed or failed to legally exit as you haven't "checked out". Your passports aren't linked.
Just because you may not like what I said, doesn't make it wrong. Doing what you said is literally committing a crime that carries a long jail sentence.
@@matthewnirenberg Some countries (The US for example) don't stamp your passport on the way out. I was recently in Dominica and they didn't stamp my passport on the way out either. I asked specifically and they said they don't do it.
I also fail to see the problem going to pick up the passport. Just use your current passport to enter the country. When you leave, just have them stamp it (if they are a country which stamps them on the way out) and don't bother giving them the new passport.
@@wuerges Some countries don't even stamp you out. The US doesn't and Dominica doesn't either. I'm sure there are plenty more which don't, but I don't have a list.
@@LoveClassicMusic0205Yes. Matthew is misinformed. It's totally normal to show more than one passport and get both stamped, or neither. Or only one.
If the USA kills dual citizenship, will that mean those with dual citizenship will need to cancel one citizenship, or does the cancellation only apply to those to those who want it later, but don't have it 🤔
Are there any potential plans in the US to kill dual citizenship? Who came up with that idea?
Not likely to happen.
Many even in congress have dual citizenship.
it's not dual citizenship, it's two or three citizenships. there is a major difference. US doesn't recognize other citizenships, but doesn't ban them.
They won’t cancel it, but they may impose more restrictions
Please,Do you think Saint Kitts and Nevis are going to lose access to UK ?
They probably will along with the EU due to their CBI programs
@@orionspurDominica had just as many ties... they lost UK visa free... Watch, the EU will follow suit down the line.
The only way Saint Kitts and Nevis will lose access is if they do not comply with the standards. The UK sent warnings to Dominica countless times to tighten their CBI programs but they didn’t listen. Chinese nationals that were refused UK visas were using Dominica as a back door route to get in. So if you want an answer keep monitoring Saint Kitts and Nevis CBI program
UK? Just go to France and catch a boat ride with the other migrants. They might even put you up in a four star hotel. Fly into Heathrow... well that's another matter.
😂 😂
Best way to get into the UK is travel to France, buy a rubber dingy and sale out into English Channel where you will be picked up by the RNLI. Claim to be an Asylum seeker after throwing away passport and you will get free accommodation in 5 star hotel, iphone, food and money. 10's of thousands of people are doing this each year costing 8 plus million pounds a day to the citizens of the UK in taxes, whilst many UK citizens sleep on the street and get little in financial help.
These are big changes. I understand why you are trying to minimize them. It will affect your work negatively .
Yeah, because we speak in platitudes and sugar coat everything 🙄
@@nomadcapitalist I didn't hear you mention the ultimatum issued to the 5 Caribbean nations by EU, so that is probably what kaleemuddin7291 is complaining about? I don't know.
@@user-um7tw6kx4r6 True that, EU ultimatum was given to them.
@@user-um7tw6kx4r6 what ultimatum is this ??
The global norm is countries get visa free access when the country is developed enough to be attractive to live there. These programs need to use rhe fees for real estate and health care.
You can still travel visa free into the uk/northern ireland no border or emigration. Ferry to uk.
That’s not allowed if you’re not a UK or Irish national.
Make video about Liberland.
Where's that?
@@grant5059 Croatia - Serbia border.
I' not gonna lie even though I have never been to the U.K., I dont really want to go besides seeing the Thames River and eating Fish and Chips. and the Thames river thing is mostly from watching Benny Hill when I was little and the Fosh n chips mostly because of Gordon Ramsey lol. other than those two things I cant really think of a reason I would go out of my way to see the U.K. other than maybe some Ancestry tourism type of things but as an African American/ADOS who knows how fruitful that will be lol. anyway. anothet great episode.
You can’t blame governments for rescinding visa free access to countries who dish out passports for money
@@Bambotb it means someone has paid to get a citizenship which is ENTIRELY different to saying that they aren’t a national security threat or a desirable person! I would 100% ban visa FREE travel for any country who sells their passport
@@CesaresChannel , depends if the countries or places giving them have proper vetting process etc and who they accept and give them to and for how much, and wether they require any amount of stay in the country or not, etc.
@@CesaresChannel you clearly have never gone for a visa interview before.
When I get ready to pull the trigger, I will pay the money! Don't care to travel to Europe. I've been there, done that!
Saving to compare Bitcoin price to this in 2-3 years.
I've said before, that the safe people are the ones who obtain citizenship by descent in the Caribbean. CBI's are always at risk of imposed rules, especially if the US imposes it's pressure on them like they always like to do.
Turkey is pretty awesome.. they've got virtually everything you could want.. EU so overrated
True
turkey is Eu ...
@@joaovilafranca4523 is it really though?.. c'mon they got gifted that status based on German desperation to stop the flood of migrants Angie invited in some desperate move to save her country's demographic collapse.. checkmate, Recep Tayyip
Most of Europe is eating their own and cater to the law breakers. Other than a visit, I don't see much reason to go to the EU. 'Oh, I need to apply for a visa? Guess I'll go somewhere warm and safe...'
If you got your application into the CIU before all these changes are you grandfathered to the original rules.?
I was wondering the same thing, however there are no official comments yet
If you get your documents into the CIU before the 30th of June the original rules and the discount will still apply. These new rules are for fresh applicants.
Honestly, would rather avoid the UK entirely for any given fiscal year unless I'm in for a vacation for a week or two.
I think it would be wise to get a citizenship and passport from countries/territories like Vanuatu or St Kitts if you have seven figures lying around, and use it as an investment in other countries (like the US) so you could mitigate your total tax obligations with said passports/nationality.
Vanuatu was an interesting option, if it weren't because of these EU laws and reputational problems.
I want it so bad
What are your toughts on North Macedonian citizenship?
I was going to ask Nomad Capitalist this question, too. I've heard of the North Macedonian CBI, but I don't know anyone who actually has done it or even if it's actually a real thing.
Hey there, If you want to know more about North Macedonia and Its passport, here is an interesting article for you: nomadcapitalist.com/nomad-passport-index/passport/north-macedonia/
Thanks man. Keep up the good work!@@nomadcapitalist
@@nomadcapitalistThis article doesn't say anything about their program!
did they split up Macedonia into two countries now?
What if I can teleport?
Who wants to visit the UK? 🦒
A lot of people. 5the largest market in the world
250k is very high tbh
Too true. Not worth the money, especially if they could lose access to UK and even EU at some time in the future. Crazy price
Africa and Asia flooding UK everyone suffers.
What's your opinion on Croatia?
Nice country, but there are a few issues:
1) Hard to get residency there unless you are already an EU citizen.
2) Takes 8 years physical residence to become a citizen.
3) Have to renounce other citizenships unless you are an EU citizen or marry a local.
4) No tax treaty with USA so you pay 30% withholding on US dividends.
5) Sticky tax residence...just having a property available makes you resident.
It might suit you if you are an EU citizen without US investments. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Romania, Czechia, Portugal are alternatives depending on your situation and weather preferences.
I never much liked the idea of having citizenship of a small island. After persisting and living in Panama for 13 years I managed to get Panamanian citizenship. When I travel everybody recognizes that Panama is an independent country. I still have my American citizenship. On.my Panamanian passport it says I was born in the USA. I have no interest in going to the UK although my father was born in Scotland. Anyway now I have been living in Panama for 23 years with being a citizen for the past 10 years.
Their prices increasing by at least +1x but their value decreasing by just as much! such a nice deal! 😆😆🤦🤦
Okay, maybe still good for some desperate folks from places as Burkina Faso and Pakistan etc.
no surprise here
The UK and Europe are becoming less desirable to visit.
Londonston is one of the last places on Earth I'd want to travel to during these times && into the future
I boycotted orwellian UK years ago
I have no desire to go to Europe. Ha
great video forget the EU its falling apart with in 2-3 years
No problem take the visa away from the Caribbean at least make it easier for us to shop online then because we have to pay to much in taxes already.
5:44 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Who on their right mind wants to go to the U.K. ?
Millions of people around the world
MILLIONS from 3rd world impoverished countries.
Those investing in 2nd citz from countries without visa free access also want to be able to travel there freely.
If you are an affluent person from a country lacking access and want your children to see Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, etc,... you want passports the make that travel easy so as not to wait months or years on visas, are right?
The fact that you personally have no desire to visit the UK is really, rather,..... irrelevant.
@@pvmoore1154I too have no interest and I'm not irrelevant
10:38 Love and Support from Peshawar, Pakistan.
Luv the idea of escaping Armageddon in Grimsby!
why all these countries are making it harder to travel, I wish we could go back to the 90s and travel without hassle, better times when the terrorists didn't win
Changes happen for reasons!
Control, depopulation, and power by the satanic "Deep State".
Because they are looseing there Wealthy citizens. I would Believe is One Reason. Loosing Tax Revenue
It's all about CONTROL
They have been convinced to destroy their own counties... LMAO
U K out of Fashion.
Lmfao bruh who tf wanna go there anyway
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I dont need a second passport, cause i dont need to move any money away, from taxes, i dont get why people, dont like paying taxes, everyone should just do it, and stop whining 😬
If you have alot of money, spend them dont keep them, only keep small amounts in you bank, and keep spending 👍🏻
Tons of iilegal migrants flooding in by the boat load and now they want due diligence 😂
A citizenship that isn't automatically inherited by your kids and can be revoked is little more than permanent residency.
@@Bambotb CBI 'citizens' have to submit an application and pay a substantial fee to get citizenship for their future children. Their descendants have no right to citizenship. Caribbean CBI is 2nd class citizenship at best.
That’s basically British citizenship 😂, it’s very expensive for the average person and only if your children are born in the uk they get the citizenship
@@jimbell122 actually quite different. British citizenship is securely handed down through the generations. Caribbean CBI citizens can't hand citizenship down to their children without permission and a large fee.
Understand that this blanket statement made here does not apply to all 200 countries in the world. All the laws and guarantees are different everywhere.
@@Learned333 i know but I just want people to understand that naturalised citizenship in the uk isn’t the same as being a native citizen