India’s ultra-wealthy are increasingly seeking permanent residence and citizenship abroad, shifting from earlier motives such as business expansion or children’s higher education toward long-term wealth management and security planning. The trend was reported on August 19, 2026, citing data from investment-migration advisory firm MyRCBI.com.

According to the firm, global geopolitical uncertainty, changing tax policies in different countries and the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted affluent Indian families to value international mobility as an important asset. Founder and CEO Dhananjay Singh Chudasama said investment-based migration is increasingly viewed as a strategic decision offering freedom of movement, international opportunities for future generations and a practical “Plan B” if circumstances change suddenly.

Applicants mainly include entrepreneurs with businesses valued above 100 crore rupees, managing directors and CEOs of financial institutions, and corporate executives earning salaries above one crore rupees. Popular destinations include the United States, Portugal, Greece, the United Arab Emirates and several Caribbean countries. MyRCBI.com expects demand in India to rise significantly over the next two to three years, with Gujarat emerging after Maharashtra as a key market.