MAX INDEX
The GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index is the ultimate benchmark for evaluating residency and citizenship solutions across 60+ countries. By providing a clear, data-driven framework, it empowers individuals to navigate the complexities of global mobility with confidence and precision.
The GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index (MAX Index) is an innovative tool crafted to compare and evaluate mobility assets across countries and program types. Designed for those seeking to optimize their global mobility options, the MAX Index simplifies decision-making by offering transparent comparisons of Residency by Investment (RBI), digital nomad, passive income, and ancestry-based citizenship and residency programs.
By refining the complexities of mobility asset acquisition into seven critical indicators—Cost, Processing Speed, Program Stability, Residency Requirements, Eligibility Requirements, Timeline to Permanent Residency, and Residency Privileges Length—the MAX Index equips members with unparalleled insights. It’s an essential resource for navigating the intricacies of the $3 billion global mobility industry with clarity and ease.
The MAX Index evaluates mobility assets through seven carefully selected indicators, each weighted to reflect its importance in determining an asset's overall value:
This indicator evaluates solely the filing fee or application cost associated with the program, providing a clear understanding of the initial financial commitment required. This is crucial as it determines the financial barrier to entry for potential applicants.
This metric assesses the overall efficiency of the process, recognizing that processing time and adjudication quality may not always correlate. This parameter considers potential system efficiencies and inefficiencies.
This indicator analyzes the longevity of the program, with the assumption that longer-standing programs have more stable and predictable adjudication standards. A stable program provides reassurance to applicants that their investment and effort won't be wasted due to sudden policy changes or program termination.
This metric examines the conditions imposed on applicants regarding their physical presence and travel requirements both before and after the granting of citizenship or residency. This parameter is an average of three weighted sub-factors.
Focuses on the clarity and efficiency of pathways to permanent residency or citizenship. This is the cornerstone of the Index, weighted heavily due to its impact on the long-term utility and security of mobility assets.
Measures the accessibility of programs based on criteria like skills, ancestry, or financial thresholds. Restrictive requirements can limit an asset's value and accessibility for potential applicants.
This indicator evaluates the duration of residency rights granted, with higher scores for longer-term or permanent residency options. This factor is vital for those who value flexibility in their global mobility.
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mobility Asset type
cost
Processing
SPEED
Program Stability
Residency Requirements
Eligibility
Requirements
Time to
Permanent
Residency
Residency Privileges Length
GLOBALPASSPORT MOBILITY INDEX 2024 (SCORE 1%-100%)
Program Details
MAX INDEX
Timeline to Permanent Residency - 20%
PROCESSING SPEED - 15%
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - 15%
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS - 15%
RESIDENCY PRIVILEGES LENGTH - 10%
PROGRAM STABILITY - 10%
COST - 10%
Rank order
COUNTRY
Mobility asset ticker
EXIT INDEX
SUMMARY
1
Philippines
PH-IMV
81%
Leading the rankings with an 81% MAX Index, the Philippines' Independent Means Visa program stands out for its accessible entry requirements and strategic location in Southeast Asia. This program offers an attractive balance of lifestyle benefits and access to one of Asia's most vibrant economies, with favorable conditions for retirees and investors alike.
2
Mexico
MX-IMV
81%
Mexico's Independent Means Visa program claims second place with an 81% MAX Index, leveraging the country's strategic position between North and Latin America. The program offers an attractive combination of reasonable financial requirements and access to one of the world's largest economies.
3
Paraguay
PY-RBI
81%
Paraguay's Residency by Investment program achieves an impressive 81% MAX Index, maintaining its strong position in South America. The program continues to offer one of the region's most accessible paths to residency, combining low investment thresholds with a straightforward process and potential path to citizenship.
4
India
IN-RBD
81%
India's Residency by Descent Program (officially known as OCI) earns fourth place with an 81% MAX Index, distinguished by its permanent residence status, relatively minimal requirements and low cost of application. The program offers an exceptional opportunity to live and work in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
5
South Africa
ZA-SWV
80%
Achieving an 80% MAX Index, South Africa's Skilled Worker Visa program excels with its long residence status, relatively minimal requirements and low cost of application. The program offers an exceptional opportunity to live and work in Africa's most industrialized nation.
6
Panama
PA-IMV
80%
Panama's Independent Means Visa scores an 80% MAX Index, reflecting the country's status as a global business and logistics hub. The program offers attractive benefits including potential tax advantages and access to one of Latin America's most stable economies.
7
Cyprus
CY-RBI
80%
Cyprus Residency by Investment program ranks with an 80% MAX Index, notable for its strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean. The programme offers the opportunity to access a thriving European market with relatively minimal requirements and the possibility of accessing citizenship after a certain period of living in the country.
8
Dominican Republic
DO-IMV
80%
The Dominican Republic's Rentista Visa program delivers an 80% MAX Index, distinguished by its accessible entry requirements and strategic location in the Caribbean. This program offers an attractive balance of lifestyle benefits and access to one of the region's most stable economies, with favorable conditions for individuals with independent financial resources.
9
Dominican Republic
DO-IMV2
80%
Also scoring an 80% MAX Index, the Dominican Republic's Pensionado Visa program maintains its strong position in the Caribbean. The program continues to offer one of the region's most accessible paths to residency for retirees, combining reasonable financial requirements with a straightforward process and potential path to citizenship.
10
Honduras
HN-IMV
79%
Completing the top 10 with a 79% MAX Index, Honduras Independent Means Visa emerges as one of the premier options for retiring in Central America. The program establishes minimum income and age requirements, and offers a path to apply for permanent residence and citizenship after a few years of living in the country.
The MAX Index is essential for anyone who is aspiring to create or expand their portfolio of Mobility Assets. It allows them to clearly compare which Mobility Assets are strongest, both overall and in alignment with their needs.
For example, a portfolio builder who wants to travel with their family can easily pick out which Mobility Assets will allow them to do so, or a portfolio builder who wants to move or travel as soon as possible can use the speed indicator to choose the Mobility Assets that will facilitate this desire.
The MAX Index gives autonomy back to the individuals. Wading through countless pages of confusing information is a thing of the past, and portfolio builders will no longer miss out on great opportunities simply because the information was not available to them. Together with the GlobalPassport App, we give people everything they need to make an educated and informed decision on the Mobility Assets that are right for them.
In giving autonomy back to the individuals, we open doors to immigration with the MAX Index. Individuals can clearly weigh their options with an unbiased overview of Mobility Assets and their benefits without having to pay hundreds of dollars just for an initial consultation with an immigration attorney.
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