Industry News & Updates

Curated by the advisors at Intrepid Citizen.

The latest developments in global residency, second citizenship, and investment migration.

We monitor developments across global residency and citizenship programs daily. Below are the most relevant recent updates for families and investors considering their options.

Kristen Andreasen, IMCM

Managing Partner, Intrepid Citizen

IMI Daily·July 19, 2026

Argentina's Citizenship-by-Investment Program Is Coming, Expected Q4 2026

Argentina is preparing a citizenship-by-investment program, expected to launch in Q4 2026, that would let applicants naturalize through either a roughly US$500,000 non-refundable contribution or an approximately US$1 million government bond investment rather than the usual residence period. It would be the first G20 economy to open such a program since Turkey in 2017, and the Argentine passport carries both strong visa-free access and Mercosur settlement rights across much of South America. Final rules are not yet public — an early flag, not a settled position.

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IMI Daily·July 18, 2026

Why a Single Citizenship Is a Single Point of Failure in 2026

A single citizenship concentrates risks a visa-free travel score never captures — nationality revocation, exit restrictions, citizenship-based taxation, the return of conscription, uneven consular protection, and sanctions exposure — several of them unusually active in 2026. A residence permit or a stronger first passport helps with mobility but cannot sever dependence on one government; only a second citizenship gives another state an unconditional obligation to admit you. The takeaway advisors echo: secure optionality before it's needed, since the best programs tend to tighten over time.

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IMI Daily·July 12, 2026

How to Build a Citizenship Strategy for Your Children Before They Turn 18

A strategic look at building a second-citizenship pathway for minors before they reach adulthood, when eligibility rules under many programs change materially. The piece outlines core planning considerations for high-net-worth families weighing citizenship options for their children.

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