Feb 10, 2026
The 2026 Global Investment Migration Outlook
2025 marked a decisive year in global mobility. For the first time, more than 142,000 high-net-worth individuals relocated across borders. This represents the largest wealth migration ever recorded.The United Arab Emirates consolidated its leadership, attracting an estimated 9,800 new millionaires in 2025 alone. The United States, Italy, Switzerland, and Portugal followed. Traditional centers including the United Kingdom and France faced historic outflows, reflecting rising taxation, cost pressures, and evolving perceptions of where stability resides. 2025 marked a global reset in investment migration policy. Spain ended its Golden Visa, Malta's citizenship-by-investment program was ruled illegal by the EU Court, and Greece raised thresholds to a premium tier. The UAE and Saudi Arabia emerged as the world's most dynamic wealth-relocation destinations, combining fiscal clarity, long-term residency options, and secure environments for business families. As 2026 approaches, global mobility transforms. Transparency regulations including DAC8 and OECD's CARF enter force, requiring investors to build compliant, transparent wealth structures operating across borders.
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