Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience Is a European Passport Still Worth It in 2026?
Nov 28, 2025
The discussion dives into whether obtaining a European passport is a smart move for 2026. Key benefits include access to job opportunities, education, and the allure of EU mobility. However, high taxes, regulations, and potential military obligations are significant downsides. Various paths to citizenship, like ancestry claims and investment visas, are explored. The conversation highlights who stands to gain, such as families and entrepreneurs, while advising those valuing privacy to tread carefully. It's an eye-opening look at living and investing in Europe.
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EU Passport Unlocks Full Schengen Mobility
- An EU passport grants freedom to live, work and study anywhere across all 27 member states.
- That mobility gives access to cheaper elite education and broader job markets than many non-EU passports offer.
Use Local Tax Programs Strategically
- Consider tax-friendly residency within Europe like Greece or Italy's special programs to reduce your effective tax burden.
- Use those programs strategically rather than assuming all EU countries mean high taxes.
Passport Choice Affects Future Tax Risk
- Many EU countries still have high taxes and are discussing measures like extraterritorial taxation and wealth taxes.
- Which European passport you hold matters because resident rules and future policy shifts affect tax exposure.