Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience Elon Musk's 3 Passports (and How I'd Make Them Better)
Nov 7, 2025
Discover the intriguing world of Elon Musk's triple citizenship. Explore how he acquired his South African, Canadian, and U.S. passports and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Learn why Canadian citizenship offers strategic advantages for U.S. operations, and uncover better alternatives for South African passport holders. Hear innovative suggestions for building a more diverse passport portfolio, including the appeal of European and Latin American options. This insightful discussion reveals key strategies for optimizing citizenship and international freedom.
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Three Passports, Three Origins
- Elon Musk holds three passports: South Africa, Canada, and the United States.
- Those came from birth/descent (South Africa, Canada) and naturalization (U.S.).
South Africa Is Strategic But Restrictive
- South Africa connects Musk to BRICS and the African Union as potential future business opportunity.
- The country also makes leaving administratively and fiscally difficult for some emigrants.
Canada: Gateway With Growing Tax Risk
- Canada offered Musk a neutral Western gateway that eased entry into the U.S. via special pathways.
- Canada also faces political talk about citizenship-based taxation as a future risk.