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This week on The Global Passport Investor, Latitude CEO Eric Major is joined by Marc Menard, a senior investment migration expert with more than a decade of experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Recorded in Malta, this conversation goes beyond individual programs to explore why second residency and citizenship are increasingly viewed not as luxuries, but as strategic insurance in an uncertain world.

Marc is based at Latitude’s Malta office and plays a key role in driving the firm’s growth and client advisory work across the Middle East, Africa, and North America. Prior to joining Latitude, he served as Managing Director at Henley & Partners in Beirut, and previously led Asian operations for Swiss Insurance Partners in Hong Kong. Having lived and worked in Hong Kong, Beirut, Dubai, and Malta, Marc brings rare, first-hand perspective on global mobility planning in both stable and volatile environments.

In this episode, Eric and Marc discuss:

Why even EU nationals are seeking additional residency or citizenship options
How political, tax, and economic uncertainty is reshaping global planning
Why “Plan B” has become a necessity, not a backup
The role of residency vs. citizenship in legacy and family security
How education access, opportunity, and future mobility drive decision-making
Malta’s Permanent Residence Program and Citizenship by Merit framework
Why contribution, skills, and knowledge transfer increasingly matter — not just capital
Why mobility decisions should be made proactively, not reactively
The discussion spans real-world examples involving Malta, Portugal, Panama, New Zealand, Turkey, and other jurisdictions, highlighting how sophisticated families structure multi-jurisdictional strategies over time.

If you’re questioning whether a second residency or citizenship still makes sense in today’s global climate, this episode offers a grounded, experience-led perspective from advisors who help clients plan with clarity, realism, and foresight.



00:00 – Introduction from Malta & episode context

00:59 – Introducing Marc Menard and his global background

01:53 – Becoming a “global citizen” by design

02:41 – Hong Kong residency and long-term planning

03:58 – Why residency and citizenship are a form of insurance

04:52 – From Asia to the Middle East: serving clients in volatile regions

06:29 – Why Europeans still seek Malta residency or citizenship

07:26 – Citizenship by Merit and long-term optionality

08:48 – Panama as a Plan B for European families

10:10 – New Zealand and low-presence residency strategies

10:40 – Why Turkey and other options still attract interest

11:48 – Diversification across residency, assets, and jurisdictions

12:59 – Citizenship as legacy: planning for the next generation

13:27 – Education access and nationality-based opportunity

15:00 – How quotas shape university admissions worldwide

16:24 – How Latitude diagnoses client needs before recommending solutions

18:03 – Why not every client needs a passport

18:36 – Residency vs. permanent residence vs. citizenship explained

19:01 – Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) explained

19:14 – Citizenship by Merit: contribution beyond capital

20:50 – Real-world example: knowledge transfer as merit

24:20 – Raising global citizens through exposure and mobility

25:43 – Why waiting is risky: programs change and close



About Latitude

Latitude is a leading global advisory firm specializing in residence and citizenship planning.

We’ve guided over 7,500 families toward a second residency or citizenship, helping them structure smarter Plan B (and Plan C) options worldwide.

Our SMILE framework focuses on: Security, Mobility, Insurance, Lifestyle, and Education & Employment opportunities.

We also advise governments on the design and implementation of residence and citizenship programs, giving us a unique, inside-out understanding of the industry.

Learn more: https://www.latitudeworld.com/

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Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. A professional consultation is required to assess individual circumstances.