Watchman Privacy 19 - Mikkel Thorup: Privacy and Internationalisation
Jan 4, 2022
Mikkel Thorup, an international consultant and host of the Expat Money Show, shares his insights on navigating life abroad. He discusses the stark contrasts in immigration experiences across various countries and debunks myths about Mexico's safety. Mikkel breaks down paths to obtaining a second passport, emphasizing the benefits of working with local agents for citizenship by investment. He also explores biometric airport surveillance trends and offers practical tips for blending in while living overseas. Plus, learn about storing precious metals offshore!
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Governments Know More Than You Think
- Governments typically know more about citizens than they admit and laws vary by country.
- Mikkel Thorup stresses compliance while pursuing privacy from other individuals rather than ignoring legal obligations.
Birth Tourism Led To Brazilian Residency
- Mikkel lived in Panama and spent six months in Brazil where he used birth tourism to secure residency via his child's citizenship.
- He and his family are applying for Brazilian residency and eventual citizenship through the family reunification visa.
Western Immigration Often The Harshest
- Mikkel has visited 106 countries and finds most countries welcoming except a few Western English-speaking immigration systems.
- He names the United States, the UK and Canada as unusually severe at immigration checkpoints.
