La Vida | Forbes Feature Article

When President Donald Trump recently floated the idea of a “gold card” visa, offering U.S. residency to wealthy individuals for $5 million, the headline certainly grabbed attention. But it’s far from new territory.

For over a decade, countries like Portugal, Malta, and Antigua have successfully attracted global entrepreneurs and investors through Golden Visa and Citizenship by Investment programs -many starting from as little as $200,000. These initiatives have long been recognised as strategic tools to boost economies, diversify income streams, and welcome high-value individuals who bring capital, innovation, and international networks.

Now, with the U.S. signalling interest in the space, it’s clear the global race to attract wealth creators is accelerating. But unlike a political soundbite, credible Golden Visa programs are built on experience, compliance, and structured legal frameworks – something countries across Europe and the Caribbean have been refining for years.

La Vida has been a pioneer in this sector, advising clients from over 150 countries. Our CEO recently contributed to Forbes, discussing how nations are positioning themselves to win this global competition. While the U.S. may be new to the concept, the rest of the world is already playing and winning the game.

Read the full Forbes article here: The Race For Global Wealth Creators: Golden Visa Considerations.

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