The wrong question leads to the wrong decision
Many families start with: "Which program is cheapest?" — and end up with a passport that doesn't serve their actual purpose.
The right question is: "What do I need this passport or residence permit for over the next 5 years?"
Four common goal categories
1. Child's education in the United States, family relocates together
→ Grenada or Turkey → E-2 visa. This is the only viable path when your home country is not part of the E-2 treaty network.
2. Travel conveniently in Europe, do international business
→ Caribbean (Grenada, St. Kitts, Antigua): visa-free access to Schengen and UK, lifetime citizenship, 4–6 months.
3. Child's education in Europe, family has an EU foothold
→ Greece or Portugal Golden Visa. Remember this is a residence permit, not citizenship.
4. Tax optimization, relocate business headquarters
→ UAE Golden Visa: no personal income tax, direct flights from Vietnam, 3-hour time difference.
Three factors often overlooked
- Dual citizenship: some countries don't allow it — you need proper structure if you want to keep your original citizenship
- Dependents: the definition of "family" varies by program; some include parents and grandparents
- Child's age: if your child is approaching 21, plan ahead — many programs cut dependent status at this milestone
How we work
We don't start with a price list. The first consultation always begins with questions about your goals, family structure, funding source, and 5-year plan — then we match 2–3 suitable options, including the drawbacks of each.
You can start with our Program Recommendation tool on the website.
This article is for reference only and does not replace personalized advice for your specific situation.