Tag: global mobility
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Botswana Launches ‘Golden Passport’ Program: Citizenship by Investment Starting at $75,000
Introduction: A New Path to Botswana Citizenship In a landmark move that could reshape mobility for investors and families, Botswana has announced its first Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Branded as the Impact Investment Program, the scheme aims to confer citizenship in exchange for a structured investment beginning at roughly $75,000, with formal rollout anticipated…
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Botswana Launches Golden Passport: Citizenship by Investment Opens for $75,000 (2026)
Introduction: A New Path to Citizenship in Botswana In a landmark move, Botswana announced the launch of its first-ever Citizenship by Investment program, branded as the “Impact Investment Program.” Set to begin in early 2026, the initiative seeks to offer eligible investors a pathway to Botswana citizenship in exchange for a qualifying contribution. The program…
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Botswana’s Golden Passport: Citizenship by Investment Debuts in 2026
Introduction: A Landmark Move for Botswana Botswana announced a historic shift in its immigration and investment landscape with the launch of the country’s first-ever Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Branded as the “Impact Investment Program” and formalized by President Duma Boko, the initiative aims to attract foreign capital while offering a pathway to citizenship starting…
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Second Citizenship: A New Power Tool for Africans Worldwide
Unlocking Global Access: Why a Second Citizenship Matters for Africans Ambassador Amaka Okeke, Executive Director of Business Development at Optiva Capital Partners, recently highlighted a transformative strategy for African entrepreneurs and families: adopting second citizenship as a practical tool for global mobility and systemic wealth protection. In a rapidly connected world, a second passport is…
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US Falls from Top 10 Power Passport List for First Time in 20 Years, Sparks Debate on Global Mobility
Overview: A Historic Shift in Global Mobility The United States has fallen out of the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in two decades, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking, which measures how many destinations a traveler can visit visa-free, now places the US at 12th — tied…
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US Passport Falls Out of the World’s Top 10 for the First Time in 20 Years
Key finding: the US slips to 12th in the Henley Passport Index The latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks how many destinations travelers can visit visa-free, places the United States at 12th globally—tied with Malaysia. This marks the first time in two decades that the United States has fallen outside the top 10, a dramatic…
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US Passport Falls Out of Top 10 for First Time in 20 Years
Overview: A Historic Shift in Global Mobility The latest Henley Passport Index marks a watershed moment for the United States: for the first time in two decades, the U.S. passport has fallen out of the top 10, landing at 12th place alongside Malaysia. This is a notable reversal from a decade of strong travel freedom…
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Australia Passport Ranking: US Falls from Top 10 to 12
What the Henley Passport Index measures The annual Henley Passport Index ranks passports by how freely their holders can travel without a visa. But the score isn’t just about visa-free access. It also accounts for destinations where travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authorization (ETA) upon arrival.…
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Australia Passport Ranking: 7th in Henley Index 2024 Update
What the Henley Passport Index measures The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a pre-arranged visa. The score ranges not only from visa-free access but also includes places where travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority upon arrival.…
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Australia’s Top-10 Passport Streak Continues as the US Drops Out of the Top 10
How the Henley Passport Index works The Henley Passport Index measures global mobility by counting how many destinations a passport holder can enter either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA). The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, draws on data from the International Air Transport Association and covers…