Get Golden Visa, a global mobility and residency-by-investment consultancy, is highlighting the growing role of healthcare considerations in how American families evaluate Golden Visa and international residency options.
Recent healthcare cost data has added to concerns among U.S. families. KFF reported that the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $26,993 in 2025, with employees contributing an average of $6,850 toward that cost. These expenses are in addition to deductibles, copayments and other out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Healthcare coverage can also influence employment decisions. Research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America found that nearly one in four U.S. workers have remained in jobs they did not want because they needed employer-sponsored health insurance.
According to Get Golden Visa, these concerns are increasingly reflected in conversations with American applicants exploring international residency options. Rather than viewing residency solely as a pathway to Europe or a contingency plan, some families are considering it as part of broader planning for family wellbeing, retirement and financial flexibility.
Portugal and Italy Among Residency Options
Portugal and Italy remain notable destinations for investors seeking European residency alongside access to established healthcare systems.
The Portugal Golden Visa offers qualifying investment routes, including eligible investment funds and cultural projects. Eligible residents can access Portugal's public healthcare system, while private healthcare can provide additional options and flexibility.
Italy Investor Visa provides qualifying routes through investments in companies or innovative startups, government bonds and philanthropic donations. Italy also operates a public healthcare system alongside an extensive private healthcare network.
For prospective applicants, healthcare can therefore form part of a wider assessment that includes residency rights, investment requirements, lifestyle considerations and long-term planning.
Residency Can Provide Additional Flexibility
Get Golden Visa notes that a Golden Visa does not replace health insurance or eliminate the need for appropriate financial and healthcare planning. However, international residency can provide families with an additional option if their circumstances change.
Depending on their individual circumstances and applicable residency requirements, families may choose to spend more time abroad, explore healthcare options in another country or incorporate international residency into a longer-term retirement strategy.
"Healthcare considerations are becoming an increasingly important part of the broader conversation around international residency," said I. Werner Gruner at Get Golden Visa. "For many families, having an additional residency option can provide greater flexibility when planning for the future."
About Get Golden Visa
Founded in 2014, Get Golden Visa is a global mobility and residency-by-investment consultancy supporting individuals and families exploring residency and citizenship programs across multiple countries. The company provides guidance on investment options, applications, documentation and relocation, with offices in London, Lisbon, Athens and Istanbul. Get Golden Visa
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