Mon Mar 31 05:51:31 UTC 2025: ## Surge in Americans Seeking Second Passports Amid Political Uncertainty
**NEW YORK, NY** – A dramatic increase in American citizens seeking second passports or residency permits in other countries is being reported by citizenship and residency advisory firms. This trend, fueled by political volatility and economic uncertainty, has been significantly accelerated by the return of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2025 and subsequent executive orders.
Firms like Latitude Group and Arton Capital report a surge in applications from US citizens. Arton Capital saw a 400% increase in US clients in the first three months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while Latitude Group noted a 1,000% increase since 2020. While precise figures are unavailable, industry estimates suggest that Americans account for roughly 40% of the approximately 10,000 global applications for second passports in recent years.
This isn’t limited to the ultra-wealthy. Professionals and politically concerned citizens are increasingly seeking a “Plan B,” driven by fears about the future of the US. The appeal includes protection from potential threats to civil liberties, immigration policies, and minority rights under the current administration.
The most popular options include Portugal’s Golden Visa program (favored by 50% of Latitude Group’s US clients), followed by Malta and Caribbean nations. These programs, and others like those offered by Greece, offer long-term residency and, in some cases, pathways to citizenship in exchange for investments. Citizenship-by-investment schemes can provide full passports in as little as 16 months. Alternatively, those with Italian, Irish, Polish, or German ancestry are increasingly pursuing citizenship by descent, a less expensive alternative.
The reasons cited range from concern over executive orders impacting LGBTQ+ rights and pro-Palestine activism, to anxieties about increasing political polarization, natural disasters, and mass shootings. Some high-net-worth individuals are also motivated by the US’s unique global taxation system.
Experts predict this trend will continue, with Americans actively “future-proofing” their lives and securing options not only for themselves but also for future generations. The surge highlights a growing dissatisfaction and uncertainty within a segment of the American population regarding the country’s current political and social climate.
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