Volatile World, Stable Plan B: Portugal’s Golden Visa in an Era of Geopolitical Risk

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Portugal Golden Visa, Geopolitics, Second Passports

A 2026 Golden Visa strategy piece for investors from volatile regions such as Venezuela, Iran and even the US. Building on CNN Travel’s “Grab what you can: The global rush for second passports”, it explains why separating where you live, invest and hold residency has become critical risk management – and how Portugal’s Golden Visa, D7 and D8 visas fit into that global Plan B.

Short summary: This article looks at the global rush for second passports and backup residencies in 2026, with a focus on families facing instability in countries like Venezuela, Iran and the United States. Based on CNN Travel’s feature “Grab what you can: The global rush for second passports”, it explains how Portugal’s Golden Visa, D7 and D8 visas help investors diversify risk, secure EU residency and potentially build a long-term path to a second passport – without giving individual financial or legal advice.