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

2026 Global Citizenship Programs Report 

Indexes

Índice Global de Passaportes
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Finland
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Espanha
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Netherlands
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Uruguai
Uruguai
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Relatórios

The Global Citizenship Programs Index 2026 (GCPI) ranks fifteen active programs across five dimensions — Procedure, Mobility, Tax Optimisation, Quality of Life, and Investment— with Credibility and Compliance.
The 2026 edition of the Global Atlas of Risk and Readiness addresses a central question for investors: where is capital most likely to remain protected while compounding over the long term?
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.

Reuniões informativas

This briefing examines investment migration through the lens of sustainability, tracing how the sector has evolved, and introduces the concept of sustainable citizenship.  
This briefing evaluates 35 globally diverse cities and identifies the most livable destinations for expats among them. Alongside core indicators such as enhanced mobility and expat friendliness.
This article examines the American diaspora phenomenon through empirical data now documenting an acceleration that shows no signs of plateauing.

Perspetivas

New investment pathways in the global mobility landscape are now being shaped by how and where that capital is used.
Compare Nauru, Vanuatu, and São Tomé & Príncipe's citizenship programs, including processing times, travel benefits, unique selling points, and cons.
Understand permanent residency in Portugal, how to transition from a temporary residence permit, key requirements, costs, and what it means.

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
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Artur Saraiva

Founder
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Manuel Garrido

Head of Marketing
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Gizane Campos

Events Coordinator
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João Pacheco

Head of Institutional Client Relations
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Lourenço Alvares

Investor Relations Manager
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Patrick de Novais

Private Client Advisor
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Joana Mendonça

General Counsel
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Luiz Filho

Founder, CFO
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Patricia Casaburi

Founder, CEO
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Joe Rice

Head of Citizenship Programs
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Adalberto Pucca

Head of Sales
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Laura Madrid

Research Lead
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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.

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