LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2026 / The World Citizenship Report 2026 has revealed that US nationals file 21% of global second citizenship applications. The report launched earlier in May revealed that the US nationals represent the largest share of applications from any single country in the investment migration industry.
The World Citizenship Report (WCR) added that inquiries from Americans for Citizenship by Investment Programs have surged by 183% in early 2025, driven by tariffs, election-driven policy swings, and energy volatility.
The WCR further emphasised the factors and stated that the “United States as a country has lost its dominance on the world” as the world has entered into a new multipolar reality that reshapes everything from geopolitics to personal wealth strategies.
The end of the dominant power of the US made individuals think about their future in other countries that are emerging powers with proper access to quality of life and other business opportunities. The report has further revealed, “Sustained tariff-driven inflation and uncertainty could slow global growth to 3.1% in 2026”. All these factors have been leading the HNWIs to look for alternative citizenship options that give them security and stability in their lives amid such fluctuations.
For HNWIs, political instability is not the primary driver behind seeking alternative citizenship, but instead, access to a higher quality of life and enhanced family security has become their top priority.
Notably, the World Citizenship Report (WCR) 2026 is an annual flagship data- driven report by the CS Global Partners: a London-based government advisory firm.
Demand for Citizenship in 2026
Amid evolving geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts, reliance on a single jurisdiction has become increasingly fragile. As a result, High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) from the United States have begun incorporating alternative citizenship into their long-term family planning strategies to enhance future stability, expand opportunities, and strengthen resilience.
According to the World Citizenship Report, the United States ranked highest among the 71.6% of mass affluent individuals who are increasingly considering an additional citizenship or residency in response to evolving global events.
CEO of CS Global Partners, Micha Rose Emmett, said that citizenship planning has now become a default setting.
“The findings of WCR describe a new equilibrium as 71.6% of mass affluent individuals are more inclined towards alternative citizenship, while only 2.7% are less inclined. Citizenship planning is no longer a contingency; it is the default setting,” she noted.
This growing interest reflects a broader shift in how wealthy individuals are approaching long-term security, mobility, and wealth preservation.
The report further highlights the reasons behind this trend. Only 33.5% of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) expressed confidence that their existing citizenship alone can provide sufficient security and opportunities for the future.
Consequently, nearly two-thirds are seeking alternative options to secure their future, as they are uncertain about the long-term security and opportunities offered by their existing citizenship.
As a result, mass affluent families and investors in the United States are increasingly navigating these uncertainties by pursuing alternative citizenship options. They integrated jurisdictional choice into broader wealth planning, where access to multiple economic systems enhances both opportunity capture and risk management.
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SOURCE: CS Global Partners
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