ReportMarch 2026
The $30B global mobility market: Why residency is the new asset class
An analysis of the explosive growth in international residency and citizenship programs since 2020.
Read moreCitizensOS shows you which residency and citizenship pathways you actually qualify for — based on your ancestry, income, and goals. No attorneys. No guesswork. Just your options, ranked.
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You've Googled "how to get Portuguese residency" at 11pm. You've read contradictory Reddit threads. You've bookmarked 40 tabs. And you still don't know what you actually qualify for.
Immigration attorneys charge $5,000–$50,000 — and most won't tell you if you qualify until after you've paid. You're writing checks before you even know if the door is open.
Portugal vs. Italy vs. Panama? Every country has different requirements, costs, timelines, and quality of life. There's no single place to see it all side by side.
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Residency permits, golden visas, citizenship by descent, digital nomad visas — these aren't just bureaucratic paperwork. They're assets that expand where you can live, work, earn, and belong. CitizensOS helps you discover which ones you qualify for, compare them side by side, and build a plan to acquire them.
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Turn insights into an actionable mobility strategy
Answer 7 questions about your background, finances, and goals. Your Exit Score reveals how dependent you are on the US — and which countries are the best fit for your situation. No sign-up required.
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Over 40 million Americans qualify for citizenship in another country through their ancestry — and most don't know it. Upload your family tree or answer a few questions, and we'll tell you if you're eligible. Before you spend thousands on an attorney.
Check your heritageEvery pathway has different costs, timelines, physical presence requirements, and quality-of-life tradeoffs. The Atlas shows you 210+ programs across 53 countries — with 44 indicators covering comfort, prosperity, and freedom — so you can make a decision based on data, not guesswork.
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“I found out I qualify for Italian citizenship through my great-grandmother. I had no idea. CitizensOS walked me through the whole process.”
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An analysis of the explosive growth in international residency and citizenship programs since 2020.
Read moreYou don't need a golden visa to live abroad. These countries offer accessible pathways for middle-class Americans.
Read moreOver 40 million Americans are eligible for a second passport through their family tree. Here's how to find out.
Read moreYes. Residency and citizenship programs are established by sovereign governments. We help you understand which ones you qualify for and how to apply through proper legal channels.
No. The vast majority of countries allow dual citizenship. You keep your US passport and add another one.
Attorneys are essential for execution — filing applications, navigating legal requirements. CitizensOS handles the step before the attorney: helping you figure out which pathways exist, which ones you qualify for, and which ones are worth pursuing. We save you from paying $10K to an attorney only to learn you don't qualify.
The Exit Score assessment is free. Our monitoring and planning tools are $199/year. Full advisory services are available by application.
It depends on the pathway. Some digital nomad visas can be approved in weeks. Citizenship by descent can take 1–3 years. Golden visas vary by country. CitizensOS shows you the realistic timeline for each option.
No. Many pathways don't require significant wealth — digital nomad visas, citizenship by descent, and several residency programs are accessible to middle-class Americans. The Exit Score assessment factors in your actual financial situation and shows you what fits.