2026 Global Immigration Trends Observation: Identity Planning Becomes a Global Choice for High Net Worth Families, Shanghai Immigration Expo brings one-stop reference

In 2026, the discussion about 'immigration' is shifting from a minority choice to a topic that more and more families are seriously considering. The flow of wealth and population continues to accelerate globally. According to research released by relevant institutions, it is expected that over 160000 millionaires will migrate across borders globally in 2026, setting a new high in recent years. Behind this number is a comprehensive consideration of education, healthcare, taxation, business environment, and quality of life by individuals and families.

In the past, when people talked about immigration, they often focused on whether to go out or not; Today, more and more families are paying attention to 'how to plan'. Identity planning is no longer an isolated decision, but a systematic engineering closely linked to children's education, asset allocation, tax arrangements, and career development. More and more families see it as part of their long-term family arrangements, rather than a one-time choice.

Destination Change: Continuous Policy and Pattern Adjustment

From a trend perspective, the choice of immigration destinations is also changing. On the one hand, regions such as Singapore and the United Arab Emirates continue to attract global wealth inflows with stable policies and a favorable business environment; On the other hand, some countries and regions in Europe and Asia have also introduced or adjusted their respective residency and citizenship policies, providing more options for families with different needs. For families interested in identity planning, it is particularly important to have accurate and timely policy information.

However, obtaining immigration information is not always easy. Policies are subject to adjustments, there are significant differences in thresholds and processes between different countries, and institutional qualifications vary greatly. Families are often prone to taking detours in information asymmetry. Therefore, a centralized and trustworthy information exchange platform is precisely what is scarce in the current market.

Expo: an opportunity for concentrated understanding and comparison

The Overseas Immigrant Study and Property Expo, as well as the Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo, is precisely such a platform. The exhibition will be held at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center from November 20th to 22nd, 2026, lasting for three days. It is expected to attract about 8000 professional visitors and attendees from home and abroad. The exhibition gathers immigration project parties, immigration service agencies, legal and tax experts from multiple countries to help families gather and understand different projects and compare different solutions in the same space.

For families interested in identity planning, participating in such exhibitions is of significant value. Firstly, it can obtain the latest information on immigration policies from multiple countries at once, reducing the time cost of information collection; Secondly, one can communicate on-site with service agencies and consult on individual case issues based on their own family situation; Thirdly, one can learn about supporting services such as taxation, legal affairs, education, and property arrangements at the exhibition site, in preparation for a complete family planning.

Beyond identity planning: the linkage between education, assets, and living arrangements

The reason why identity planning is being taken seriously by more and more families is largely due to its close connection with other dimensions of life. Having residency status often means that children have more choices when receiving education in the target country; This means that household assets may have more convenient paths for cross-border allocation; It also means greater flexibility in work, travel, and life arrangements. It is precisely this characteristic of 'one certificate with multiple functions' that makes identity planning no longer just an immigration issue, but a part of overall family planning.

Because of this, families often need to simultaneously understand various supporting information such as education, real estate, taxation, and finance when making identity planning. At this expo, the immigration section was presented alongside the study abroad, real estate, and financial services sections. Families can consult on their identity arrangements, education, assets, and life planning together in the same venue, reducing back and forth travel and making planning more coherent.

Exhibition Value and Event Information

For immigration service agencies and project parties participating in the exhibition, the exhibition is equally significant. The exhibition gathers a group of high net worth families and professional visitors with clear planning intentions, and is an important scene for institutions to showcase their professional capabilities, establish customer trust, and expand business channels. Through exhibitions, institutions can communicate face-to-face with potential customers, gain a more accurate understanding of market demand, and better demonstrate their professional value.

It is worth noting that identity planning involves multiple professional fields such as policy, law, and taxation. Before making a decision, families should remain rational and choose formal and professional service agencies for consultation based on their actual needs. The expo provides an opportunity for centralized understanding and comparison, but the final planning still needs to be carefully decided based on individual circumstances.

If you are interested in identity planning and want to learn about immigration policies and programs in different countries, you may want to take a walk at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center's Expo site from November 20th to 22nd, 2026. The exhibition hotline for this year's expo is 13681692751 (same as WeChat), and the official website is www.qs-expo.com. You are welcome to come and exchange ideas to obtain first-hand information.