Mobility Asset Tiers

From Temporary Privileges to Lifetime Rights: A strategic framework for building your Global Mobility Portfolio
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Our five-tier mobility asset framework provides strategic pathways to international freedom with options for every stage of your global journey

Ideal For

• Entrepreneurs & Investors
• Remote Professionals
• Retirees & Empty Nesters
• Heritage Seekers

Asset Types

• Citizenship Programs
• Permanent Residency
• Long & Short-term Residencies
• Sovereign Diversifiers

Key Benefits

• Strategic Portfolio Building
• Customized Asset Selection
• Layered Protection Options
• Geographic Diversification

Tradeoffs

• Different Processing Timelines
• Distinct Residency Requirements
• Tax Implications
• Mobility Scope Differences

Mobility Asset Diversification Tiers

Explore the comprehensive framework that classifies residence and citizenship options based on the strength and flexibility of rights they provide globally.

Tier 4:
Temporary Residency

Medium-term residence rights with some limitations and requirements.
Work and study rights.
Access to healthcare
Pathways to citizenship
Investor opportunities.

Our platform offers comprehensive global mobility solutions spanning multiple countries and assets tailored to your needs.

200+

MOBILITY ASSETS

80+

COUNTRIES

1

PLATFORM

citizenship
permanent residency
extended residency
temporary residency
sovereign diversifiers

Tier 1:
Citizenship

Full Citizenship privilege, including voting, healthcare access and generational rights.
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Availability

Countries
28
Mobility Assets
29

Trade-offs

High cost but permanent security and full privileges for life.
“Provides lifelong security, freedom and mobility”
Benefits
Full citizenship with lifelong rights.
Including voting, healthcare and education.
Unrestricted employment and societal rights.
Generational Security
Global mobility without restrictions
Ideal For
• Families securing generational rights
• Global Investors
Decision Drivers
Best for individuals seeking generational security and full rights.
Mobility Asset Types
Available Options
12
Citizenship by Descent
Claim citizenship through ancestral connections.
Available Options
5
Citizenship by Marriage
Obtain citizenships through marriage to a citizen.
Available Options
7
Economic Citizenship
Citizenship through investment programs.
Available Options
14
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.

Tier 2:
Permanent Residency

Permanent or renewable residency with abroad privileges, including healthcare, work rights and citizenship pathways.
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Availability

Countries
38
Mobility Assets
51

Trade-offs

Requires financial investment or employment-based sponsorship.
“Permanent or renewable residency with broad privileges and access to local benefits”
Benefits
Work and study rights.
Access to healthcare
Pathways to citizenship
Investor opportunities.
Ideal For
• Professionals transitioning to global residency.
Decision Drivers
Ideal for professionals and families seeking economic opportunities and permanent settlement rights.
Mobility Asset Types
Available Options
6
Residency by Descent
Obtain permanent residency through ancestral connections
Available Options
23
Economic Residency
Obtain permanent or long-term residency through investment programs.
Available Options
8
Active Investor Visas
Obtain permanent or long-term residency through business investment.
Available Options
14
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.

Tier 3:
Extended Residency

Short-term residency visas offering flexibility and limited rights, appealing to remote workers and digital entrepreneurs.
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Availability

Countries
48
Mobility Assets
73

Trade-offs

Limited Stability, requiring renewals or upgrades for permanent options
“Residency with shorter durations, renewable under conditions, offering flexibility and lifestyle enchancements”
Benefits
Remote Work Flexibility
Moderate Financial Barriers
Lifestyle Enhancements
Ideal For
• Digital Nomads
• Remote Workers
• Professionals
Decision Drivers
Ideal for remote workers seeking legal tax residency and global work flexibility
Mobility Asset Types
Available Options
18
Independent Means Visa
Extended stay for financially independent individuals.
Available Options
14
Active Investor Visas
Extended residency through business investment.
Available Options
22
Active Investor Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.
Available Options
14
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.

Tier 4:
Temporary Residency

Short-term visas or residency for limited work, offering quick access but minimal long-term rights.
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Availability

Countries
45
Mobility Assets
47

Trade-offs

Restricted privileges and lack of long-term pathways.
“Short-term visas or residency for specific purposes like education, tourism, or limited work rights”
Benefits
Easy Access
Quick Approvals
Low-cost options
Ideal For
• Students
• Tourists
• Professionals exploring mobility options
Decision Drivers
Best for students or professionals exploring temporary mobility options.
Mobility Asset Types
Available Options
13
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.
Available Options
11
Digital Nomad Visas
Short-term visas for remote workers.
Available Options
1
Independent Means Visa
Short-term visas for financially independent individuals.
Available Options
14
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.

Tier 5:
Sovereign Diversifiers

Digital residency options for business establishment or virtual presence without physical settlement rights.
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Availability

Countries
36
Mobility Assets
114

Trade-offs

Limited physical rights and no pathway to citizenship or residency.
“Virtual presence programs with no physical settlement rights, focused on digital business and operational benefits”
Benefits
Business facilitation
No physical presence requirements
Low-cost
Ideal For
• Entrepreneurs
• Digital-first professionals
Decision Drivers
Ideal for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking global business tools without relocation.
Mobility Asset Types
Available Options
13
E-Residency Programs
Digital identity without physical residency rights.
Available Options
11
Banking/Financial Services
Financial accounts in foreign jurisdictions.
Available Options
15
Real Estate
Property ownership in foreign countries.
Available Options
14
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Extended work permits for skilled professionals.

“The right to emigrate is a more fundamental right than the right to vote.”
- Balaji Srinvasan
February 21, 2022

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