Over the last several years, unprecedented political and economic instability has affected countries all over the world. With the recent immigration ban issued by Donald Trump, obtaining residency or citizenship beyond the United States has never been more crucial. Although permanent residency and second citizenship programs originated as a way for immigrant investors to not only contribute to foreign economies but gain more travel freedom, opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs have since increased tenfold across Europe. Today, countries like Malta, Cyprus, and Portugal have joined the ranks in the Residency and Citizenship by Investment market and offer applicants and their families a path to a brighter future.