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Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money®, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money, and his second book: Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico.

What Is The Job Seeker Visa? Everything You Need To Know

5 min read

What Is The Job Seeker Visa? Everything You Need To Know

The job seeker visa is one of the most underutilized legal pathways for individuals who want to relocate abroad without committing to a large upfront investment or securing employment before arrival.

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Paraguay’s Geopolitical Advantage: A Pro-Business Haven

3 min read

Paraguay’s Geopolitical Advantage: A Pro-Business Haven

Let me put this bluntly: Paraguay is one of the best-kept secrets in Latin America. While the world fixates on chaos and political circus acts in...

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2025's Top Passports: The Anglosphere Falls Back

6 min read

2025's Top Passports: The Anglosphere Falls Back

A strong passport offers freedom, and a second passport is more than just a travel perk—it’s a powerful tool to protect your wealth, secure your...

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Birth Tourism In Brazil: How We Did It And Why It Matters

4 min read

Birth Tourism In Brazil: How We Did It And Why It Matters

I’ve discussed various international strategies for many years. One of them—birth tourism—isn’t just theory for us; it’s real life. Birth tourism is...

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Uruguay’s Passport Fix Falls Short - What You Need to Know

3 min read

Uruguay’s Passport Fix Falls Short - What You Need to Know

For years, Uruguay’s passport system was broken, especially for naturalized citizens. If you were born abroad but became a Uruguayan citizen, your...

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Why Is Switzerland So Expensive?

4 min read

Why Is Switzerland So Expensive?

Switzerland is famous for its breathtaking Alps, pristine lakes, world-class banking, and an extremely high cost of living that consistently...

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How Santiago Peña Is Transforming Paraguay Fast

4 min read

How Santiago Peña Is Transforming Paraguay Fast

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down for lunch with the President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña. This was not a staged event or a large...

Continue Reading
What Is The Job Seeker Visa? Everything You Need To Know

5 min read

What Is The Job Seeker Visa? Everything You Need To Know

The job seeker visa is one of the most underutilized legal pathways for individuals who want to relocate abroad without committing to a large upfront investment or securing employment before arrival.

Continue Reading
Paraguay’s Geopolitical Advantage: A Pro-Business Haven

3 min read

Paraguay’s Geopolitical Advantage: A Pro-Business Haven

Let me put this bluntly: Paraguay is one of the best-kept secrets in Latin America. While the world fixates on chaos and political circus acts in...

Continue Reading
2025's Top Passports: The Anglosphere Falls Back

6 min read

2025's Top Passports: The Anglosphere Falls Back

A strong passport offers freedom, and a second passport is more than just a travel perk—it’s a powerful tool to protect your wealth, secure your...

Continue Reading
Birth Tourism In Brazil: How We Did It And Why It Matters

4 min read

Birth Tourism In Brazil: How We Did It And Why It Matters

I’ve discussed various international strategies for many years. One of them—birth tourism—isn’t just theory for us; it’s real life. Birth tourism is...

Continue Reading
Uruguay’s Passport Fix Falls Short - What You Need to Know

3 min read

Uruguay’s Passport Fix Falls Short - What You Need to Know

For years, Uruguay’s passport system was broken, especially for naturalized citizens. If you were born abroad but became a Uruguayan citizen, your...

Continue Reading
Why Is Switzerland So Expensive?

4 min read

Why Is Switzerland So Expensive?

Switzerland is famous for its breathtaking Alps, pristine lakes, world-class banking, and an extremely high cost of living that consistently...

Continue Reading
How Santiago Peña Is Transforming Paraguay Fast

4 min read

How Santiago Peña Is Transforming Paraguay Fast

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down for lunch with the President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña. This was not a staged event or a large...

Continue Reading