Demand for alternative citizenship as part of strategic wealth planning is on the rise among high net worth individuals (HNWI) as they search for security, mobility, and financial freedom, a report from CS Global Partners has found.

Its 2025 World Citizenship Report highlighted the perceived value of alternative citizenship amid geopolitical uncertainty and global tensions.

The report stated that growing ideological self-awareness among globally mobile investors meant migration decisions were no longer purely driven by opportunity or security, with legal values, institutional predictability, and systems of governance emerging as key factors.

In an evolving landscape, HNWIs were paying attention not just to what citizenship can offer, but what it represents, with multiple citizenships potentially offering global mobility, financial freedom, and personal security.

More than a third (36.9 per cent) of HNWIs considered quality of life to be the most important aspect of citizenship, followed by safety and security (28.7 per cent).

The report also identified environmental sustainability and climate resilience as key factors driving alternative citizenship options.

“Regions such as the Caribbean have emerged as leaders in developing sustainable policies,” the report stated.

“Countries such as St. Kitts and Nevis and the Commonwealth of Dominica have prioritised eco-friendly economic growth, ensuring their citizenships offer both global mobility and environmental consciousness.”

CS Global Partners noted that HNWIs were widely seeking jurisdictions that offer long-term financial stability and quality public infrastructure amid inflationary pressures.

Furthermore, tax optimisation and financial adaptability were of “paramount importance” to globally mobile investors, and jurisdictions that foster investment and entrepreneurial activity were attracting HNWIs.

“HNWIs prioritise currency stability and economic competitiveness when assessing citizenship options,” the report continued.

“HNWIs from economically competitive regions like Europe tend to prioritise economic competitiveness.

“They are more likely to view a lack of competitiveness as a significant government failing. The factors included environmental sustainability, quality and affordable healthcare, a good education, and others.”

CS Global Partners added that 2025 marked a ‘turning point’ towards greater economic resilience, with global GDP forecast to grow by 3.1 per cent this year despite geopolitical tensions, conflict, and policy uncertainty.

HNWIs remained focused on jurisdictions that offer currency stability, competitive markets, and forward-looking economic policy, it noted, and see alternative citizenship as a strategic instrument amid a shifting global environment.

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