With ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, I’ve been thinking more seriously about second citizenship or residency by investment. It seems like more entrepreneurs and remote business owners are looking for diversification — not just for travel, but also for long-term security, tax planning, and business flexibility.

I found some useful information on different programmes and professional support services on the Astons website:https://www.astons.com/

For those who have already taken this step, what was your main motivation? Visa-free travel, asset protection, relocation options, or something else? Also, do you think programmes are becoming more strict compared to previous years? Curious to hear different perspectives and real experiences.