High net worth individuals (HNWI) are increasingly integrating a ‘plan B’ into their wealth management strategies, as they seek to secure alternative citizenship options to safeguard their families and wealth, according to CS Global Partners.

The firm said that demand for a plan B had intensified amid political uncertainty and economic volatility, with alternative citizenship evolving from a symbol of privilege to a tool for long-term security and resilience.

Its World Citizenship Report 2025 stated that uncertainty was no longer an occasional disruption, and geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, social fragmentation, and the impact of climate change meant safety and stability could no longer be taken for granted.

HNWIs were therefore rethinking how and where to build their futures, with 36.9 per cent now viewing quality of life as the most important factor when seeking a second citizenship, and 28.7 per cent prioritising safety and security.

“These findings explain why a structured plan B has become integral to wealth management strategies,” CS Global Partners said.

“For today’s investors, alternative citizenship is no longer pursued solely for mobility or financial benefits. It is also seen as a deliberate framework that ensures family safety, access to stable environments, and the flexibility to protect and reposition wealth when global conditions shift.”

The report described the current climate as an ‘age of contradictions’, which has unprecedented opportunities on one side and intensifying global risks on the other.

This has led to many HNWIs building structured safety nets as they seek to secure their futures.

“For many investors, plan B citizenship now represents a tangible, data‑backed strategy to protect wealth, well‑being and opportunity across generations,” CS Global Partners added.

“An alternative citizenship has shifted from being a symbol of status to a cornerstone of resilience. It provides options to relocate and reorganise lives when conditions change.”

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