Californians Seek Global Residency | Los Angeles News

Wealthy Californians are fleeing U.S. uncertainty by snapping up “golden visas” abroad—investing in property or businesses to snag residency or citizenship without ever moving full-time. Since the pandemic and especially post-2024 election, these programs have exploded, with Californians now making up a fifth of global applicants. Europe’s Portugal and Malta lead the charge, offering passport-like freedom across 27+ EU nations. It’s not just a trend—it’s a strategic hedge for the ultra-rich, turning residency into a global insurance policy against domestic instability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10ebd82105daa5dd Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews