π Get help planning your move abroad at: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation π Another door to European citizenship by investment has just slammed shut, and it could be the final nail in the coffin for these "golden passport" programs! If you've been thinking of buying a golden passport, retiring abroad in Europe, or just having a European escape plan, then your options are shrinking. In this video, I'm breaking down what this news means, who's affected by it, and what the other viable residency and citizenship options are in Europe. We'll dive into the recent ruling against Malta's program, the reasons behind it, and what this signals for the future of European citizenship by investment. Check Out My Favorite Travel Gear: βοΈ β World Nomads simple and flexible travel insurance: https://bit.ly/worldnomads_travelins β International Money Transfer Account: https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/kristinw17 β Moving Abroad For Dummies Book: https://amzn.to/4eTs9T2 Watch next: π Best Places to Live in Italy https://youtu.be/YBZre9TWc0I My EU Citizenship Journey Just Got A LOT More Complicated... https://youtu.be/EoCxIeRAjWo Second Passport Freedom: How To Get Dual Citizenship https://youtu.be/yMWNVb5GH5Q 10 European Habits That Changed My Life (after Living Abroad) https://youtu.be/bcpO4vaTc5M How I See the US After Living in Europe https://youtu.be/vk-5bg-woWI Chapters: 0:00 - Europe's Golden Passport Crisis 0:46 - Malta's Program Shut Down 1:41 - Why Malta's Program Failed 2:12 - Where Did the Money Go? 3:42 - Golden Visa Corruption? 4:11 - Who Benefited Most? 4:48 - EU's Stance on Citizenship 5:39 - Impact on Applicants 6:06 - Remaining CBI Options 6:20 - Viable European Paths 7:34 - Geopolitical Impact? 8:33 - How I Can Help You β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’ π±π»βοΈ About: Kristin Wilson is the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies and Moving Abroad For Dummies. She's the creator and host of the top-rated Traveling with Kristin Podcast and YouTube channel. She's traveled to more than 60 countries and has been helping people move overseas since 2005. β€οΈ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/travelingwithkristin πΈ Follow on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TWKinstagram π Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/twkpodcast π Stay in touch with my weekly travel newsletter: https://bit.ly/twktravel PS: This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not consulting or advice. Video descriptions may contain affiliate or refer-a-friend links for products I use and recommend. Thanks for supporting the channel! β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’ #retireabroad #goldenpassport #citizenshipbyinvestment #europeancitizenship #moveabroad

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