Doors Once Open to Americans Are Slamming Shut

If you want a second passport, read this before it's too late.

You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to International Living Postcards.  To change your email settings, view the information at the bottom of this email. "I'll Never Pay US Taxes Again. And You May Not Have To Either." Feb. 18, 2026  Dear International Living Postcards Reader,   Maybe you've seen this recent headline or one like ... Tougher immigration policies are being enacted in countries round the world...Italy, Portugal, The Netherlands, Germany, to name a few...that make it more difficult to get a resident visa or citizenship. That doesn't mean it's impossible... You may, in fact, already qualify for a fast-track program and not even know it. In as little as three months, you could be... ...basking in the sun on the terrace of your villa overlooking the Caribbean Sea.... ...leisurely sipping the namesake wine at a sidewalk café near your home in Porto... ...enjoying a Monopoliana-style beach barbecue of mussels, shrimp, calamari at sunset in Puglia... All the while qualifying for national healthcare, free college for your kids, lowered daily living costs and big quality-of-life improvement. Come April 15 when your friends back home are grumbling about taxes, you'll sympathize...but rest easy in the knowledge that you owe little or nothing at all... Like my colleague Ted Bauman... "Despite earning a very good living, I didn't pay a cent in U.S. income tax for over 20 years," he says. "And I'm not planning to pay any this year, either, or any time soon." That's thanks to a special rule written into the US tax code. It's just one of the advantages you get with a second passport, which also... —gives you the legal right to live and work in another country. (Choose an EU passport and you have access to 27 member countries.) —can increase your financial opportunities by opening doors that are inaccessible at home. —makes it easier to buy property overseas. Sometimes, an overseas property purchase can actually lead to citizenship. —can be the protection you need in times of crisis. In a place that doesn't look favorably on Americans...or in the event of travel restrictions as we saw during the pandemic...just pull out your "peace of mind" second passport... There are lots of other benefits, too, which you can learn about here. But a word of warning: if pursuing a second citizenship (perfectly legal, by the way) appeals to you, it's time to get serious...before more changes come about. I've asked Ted, who's an expert in this topic, to explain what's going on...and show you your best, fastest, and easiest options right now... You can find his take on it all here. Best, Jennifer Stevens Executive Editor, International Living P.S. At International Living, we keep close tabs on events and opportunities around the world that relate to lifestyle and cost of living, investment and finance, housing markets, healthcare, and more... And that's the reason behind my note today. A second passport from the right domicile is an important part of all this. It's the key to protecting your freedom, independence, and security—especially in uncertain times. As I've mentioned, it can hand you a whole host of additional benefits, including increased wealth-building opportunities outside the US dollar. Same goes for any Canadians that might be reading this. A second (or third or more) passport is perfectly legal for you, too, as it is for Americans and affirmed over and again by the US Supreme Court. Don't let time run out on your best second passport options. See how to get started now, in this note from Ted. Inbox too crowded? Don't worry—if you can't keep up with our International Living Postcards every day, you can unsubscribe at any time. If you no longer wish to receive IL Postcards, click here to unsubscribe. 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