Trump Victory Sees Golden Visa Surge
The day after the election was always going to bring a wave of interest from US investors looking for alternative residency and citizenship (RCBI) options; 50% of the electorate were bound to be disappointed either way. We anticipated heightened demand based on conversations with concerned clients, reflecting the uptick we saw four years ago. Yet, the sheer scale of interest this time has taken everyone at La Vida by surprise.
US demand for RCBI and Golden Visa programs surged in recent years. From 2016 to 2023, La Vida witnessed a remarkable 100-fold increase in American investors and applicants, propelling the US from obscurity to our largest market globally. At the heart of this rise was a strong pull towards Portugal’s Golden Visa, as Americans pursued a “Plan B” that offered the security of residency and citizenship in Europe.
But the level of interest following this election could signal an even broader movement. Immediately after the election on November 6th, La Vida recorded an unprecedented 2300% jump in US traffic on www.goldenvisas.com. Thousands of US visitors have already explored solutions that could grant them a level of freedom from political tides.
This surge highlights a growing recognition among Americans: without a viable Plan B, the ballot box might be their only lever – one that leaves half the electorate unfulfilled. Many now see second residency and citizenship as the first step toward greater autonomy, protecting their wealth, lifestyle, and future generations from the uncertainties of shifting government policies.
Is this moment different? Early indications suggest so. The day after the 2020 election saw a 4.5-fold spike in site visitors, sparking a wave of applications in subsequent years. The day after the 2024 election interest has soared by a staggering 23 fold. Five times the effect of four years ago and a reflection perhaps of deeper anxieties surrounding a switch to Trump and the Republicans compared to 2020 for Biden and the Democrats.
Whatever the outcome, our consultants at La Vida are ready to advise our American clients on the most appropriate solution to meet their concerns in the years ahead.
Make future election swings of far less concern as you begin to take more control of your own destiny and fortune.
