Compare Visas & Second Passports for Americans

Every route abroad, grouped by what you have to offer: income, a skill, capital, or an ancestor. Pick a category to see the options side by side, with real thresholds and costs.

Passive-income & retiree visas

Live on savings or pension income. Spain NLV, Portugal D7, Italy Elective and more.

Digital nomad visas

Work remotely from abroad. Spain DNV, Portugal D8, Hungary White Card and more.

Citizenship by ancestry

A second passport through a parent or grandparent. Ireland, Italy, Poland and more.

Skilled-work visas

Move for a job or in-demand skill. Germany Blue Card, UK Skilled Worker, Canada Express Entry.

Golden & investment visas

Trade capital for residency. Portugal, Italy, Hungary and Argentina routes.

Popular head-to-heads

Spain NLV vs Portugal D7

Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa vs Portugal's D7, compared for Americans in 2026. Income requir...

Spain DNV vs Portugal D8

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa vs Portugal's D8, compared for American remote workers in 2026....

Portugal D7 vs Golden Visa

Portugal's D7 vs the Golden Visa, compared for Americans in 2026. One asks for steady inco...

Spain Non-Lucrative vs Digital Nomad Visa (2026)

Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa vs the Digital Nomad Visa, compared for Americans in 2026. Work...

Irish vs Italian Citizenship by Descent (2026)

Ireland's Foreign Births Register vs Italy's jure sanguinis, compared for Americans in 202...

Italy Elective Residency vs Portugal D7 (2026)

Italy's Elective Residency Visa vs Portugal's D7, compared for American retirees in 2026. ...

Germany Blue Card vs Canada Express Entry (2026)

Germany's EU Blue Card vs Canada's Express Entry, compared for skilled American workers in...

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