Data-Driven Insights on Global Mobility

The Global Intelligence Unit (GIU) is the research arm of Global Citizen Solutions. We combine proprietary data, expert analysis, and real world experience to guide individuals and organizations through the complexities of global mobility. Our work covers trends in relocation, residency, citizenship, investment migration, and quality of life worldwide.

Featured report

Global Passport Report 2025

November 7, 2025

Indexes

Global Passport Index

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Digital Nomad Index

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Global Education Index

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Reports

Global Passport Report 2025

Since 2021, Global Citizen Solutions has published the Global Passport Index (GPI), an index designed to move beyond conventional assessments of travel freedom and capture the wider dimensions of global mobility.

November 21, 2025

Global Digital Nomad Report 2025

Digital nomadism, a term first popularized in the late 1990s, describes a lifestyle where individuals harness digital technologies to work remotely while traveling or residing in various locations.

September 16, 2025

Global Retirement Report

Life expectancy has risen dramatically across the globe over the past several decades, reflecting significant improvements in health care, nutrition, and living conditions.

November 12, 2025

Briefings

Mobility

Extending the Blue Zone Model: New Destinations for Quality of Life and Sustainable Mobility

This briefing examines Blue Zones - areas renowned for exceptional longevity, high quality of life, sustainability, and notably, above-average male life expectancy in some of the areas.

November 7, 2025

Mobility

The Power of Global Wealth Mobility in an Unstable World: avoiding risks and protecting assets

The world today is marked by volatility and constant transformation, with wealth mobility becoming a cornerstone of sophisticated financial planning for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and families.

November 12, 2025

Legal

The Transformation of Citizenship: From Political Identity to Strategic Mobility Tool

In the 21st century, the concept of citizenship is undergoing a profound evolution.

November 12, 2025

Insights

Botswana

Guides

Botswana Citizenship by Investment Program Set to Launch in 2026

Discover the Botswana Citizenship by Investment Program, launching in 2026, which offers investors a fast and affordable path to citizenship and a Botswana passport.

December 8, 2025

Citizenship and Residence News

The United States of America

Insights

US Passport Declines From #1 in 2021 to #14 in 2025 — What Changed?

Explore why the US passport fell from number 1 in 2021 to 14 in the 2025 Global Passport Index and uncover what this means for citizens and investors.

November 27, 2025

Citizenship and Residence News

The United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand

Insights

Is the Anglosphere in Decline? 2025 Global Passport Index Insights

Is the Anglosphere in decline? Explore the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand 2025 Global Passport Index rankings to understand the implications.

November 26, 2025

Our People

We’re a team of professionals from all walks of life—immigration lawyers, investment specialists, relocation strategists—working together to bring your mobility plan to life.

With over 50 years of combined experience, we bring technical skill, insider access, and empathy to every client journey. Many of us have relocated ourselves. We understand the stress, the unknowns, and the ambition behind every move. You’ll never have to go it alone.

Our People

Gizane Campos

Premier Clients (Global Citizen Solutions)

João Pacheco

Head of Institutional Client Relations (Global Citizen Solutions)

Lourenço Alvares

Portugal Investment and Funds Specialist (Global Citizen Solutions)

Willyan Telles

Senior Investment Migration Consultant (Global Citizen Solutions)

Patrick de Novais

Senior Investment Migration Consultant (Global Citizen Solutions)

Joana Mendonça

General Counsel (Global Citizen Solutions)

Luiz Filho

Founder, CFO (Global Citizen Solutions)

Patricia Casaburi

Founder, CEO (Global Citizen Solutions)

Joe Rice

Head of Citizenship Programs (Global Citizen Solutions)

Adalberto Pucca

Head of Global Mobility Solutions (Global Citizen Solutions)

Laura Madrid

Research Lead (Global Intelligence Unit)

Why Global Citizen Solutions the Right Choice

We’ll Help You Navigate

The Global Intelligence Unit (GIU) is the research and insights arm of Global Citizen Solutions. We combine proprietary data, expert analysis, and real world experience to guide individuals and organizations through the complexities of global mobility. Our work covers trends in relocation, residency, citizenship, investment migration, and quality of life worldwide.

Our research blends raw data analysis with human insight. We engage with a global network of industry leaders, migration experts, legal advisors, and scholars—capturing firsthand experiences alongside trend data, regulatory updates, and market shifts.

Yes. Global mobility is constantly evolving—and so is our research. We update our reports, indexes, and briefings on a rolling basis to reflect the latest legal, economic, and policy developments, helping our clients stay informed and ahead of change.