Americans and the Second Passport: 2026 Survey
The Plan B residency boom under political uncertainty
A landmark survey of 1,200 high-net-worth American citizens exploring their motivations, programme preferences, and decision timelines for acquiring second residency or citizenship. The data paints an unprecedented picture of American exodus planning in 2026 — and what it means for investment immigration globally.
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58% of surveyed high-net-worth Americans are actively researching or pursuing second residency or citizenship — up from 31% in 2023
Portugal dominates preference at 34%, followed by Greece (22%), Malta (18%), and New Zealand (12%) among American respondents
Political uncertainty was cited as the primary driver by 71% of respondents, with tax optimisation second at 54% (multiple responses permitted)
The average net worth of Americans pursuing Plan B residency stands at $2.8M — skewing heavily toward the $1–5M bracket
44% of actively pursuing respondents intend to complete their application within 12 months, creating immediate demand surge for immigration advisors
Lombard loan financing resonated strongly with American respondents: 67% said portfolio-backed lending would accelerate their decision timeline
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- 01Executive Summary
- 02Survey Methodology
- 03Why Americans Are Seeking Plan B Residency in 2026
- 04Programme Preferences: Which Countries & Why
- 05Investment Appetite and Portfolio Profile
- 06Decision Timelines and Barriers to Entry
- 07The Role of Lombard Financing in American Applications
- 08Trump Gold Card vs EU Golden Visa: American Perceptions
- 09Demographic Breakdown: State-by-State Data
- 10Expert Commentary and Forward Outlook