Archive - Digital Citizen

He Paid $130,000 For The 88th-Ranked Passport

What the citizenship-by-investment industry won't tell you

18 hrs ago • Benjamin Hies and Darr Kadłubowski

America Killed The Middle-Class Retirement

When seven figures saved still leaves you worried about money

Apr 3 • Benjamin Hies

March 2026

March 2026 Global Mobility News: US Cuts Renunciation Fee to $450, UK Activates "Visa Brake", Costa Rica Simplifies Permanent Residence

Global mobility updates you should not miss this month

Mar 31 • Benjamin Hies

Three Paths To Malta Residency (From An Immigration Attorney)

I sat down with a Malta immigration attorney and asked her everything I wanted to know

Mar 27 • Benjamin Hies

How Taxes Work When You Retire Abroad

Understanding the basics before you talk to a professional

Mar 24 • Benjamin Hies

I Bought a Condo In Thailand For Less Than $100,000 (10 Things I Checked Before Signing)

From 93k in debt to my first property abroad

Mar 17 • Benjamin Hies

Uruguay Is Now $1.4 Million More Expensive

What happens when a tax program gets too popular

Mar 13 • Benjamin Hies

The 8 Most Expensive Misconceptions About Moving Abroad

The internet is full of people who never moved abroad telling you how to do it

Mar 10 • Benjamin Hies

The Retire Abroad Checklist (25 To Dos Before You Move)

Everything you need to prepare before retiring in another country

Mar 3 • Benjamin Hies

February 2026

February 2026 Global Mobility News: No Global Entry, China Visa-Free (Not for US), Thailand 60→30 Days, Portugal in Limbo

Global mobility updates you should not miss this month

Feb 27 • Benjamin Hies

93 Dutch Politicians Just Voted to Steal From Their Citizens' Portfolios

The new 36% tax on unrealized gains, what it means for expats, and the countries where your investments are still safe

Feb 24 • Benjamin Hies

The Passport Mistake That Almost Cost Her 6 Figures

How one exercise changed where my client is retiring

Feb 20 • Benjamin Hies

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