We’re kicking off Season 4 of the Young Pioneer Tours Podcast with our friend Marko Peck, one of the world’s leading experts on global mobility, second passports, and citizenship by investment.
At Young Pioneer Tours, we spend our lives helping you cross borders, chase frontiers, visit remote territories, and explore places that most travelers never see. But behind every journey lies a simple truth: your passport determines where you can go, where you can live, and ultimately how free you are to move through the world.
You can listen to the full episode now on the Young Pioneer Tours Podcast.
S4, Ep 1: Marko Peck – 2nd Passports, CBI & the Future of Global Mobility – The Young Pioneer Podcast
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Who is Marko Peck?
Marko Peck is the managing partner of Peck & Nascimben Global, a Zurich based advisory firm specializing in investment migration, citizenship by investment, and global residency planning. Originally from Finland and now based in Switzerland, Marko has traveled to more than 140 countries and is widely recognized as an expert in travel document technology, passport security, and global citizenship strategy.
His firm works with clients around the world to help them secure second citizenships and residency permits through legal investment programs, ancestry based citizenship, and long term strategic planning. Marko has also served as a strategic advisor to governments and holds professional certifications from organizations including the Investment Migration Council and the International Air Transport Association.
As a frequent Young Pioneer Tours traveler and longtime friend of YPT, Marko brings both professional expertise and real world travel experience to the conversation.
To learn more about his work, visit his firm’s website HERE, and read Marko’s guest article for YPT, where he clearly breaks down the citizenship by investment options currently available and what they mean for global mobility..
Why Second Passports Matter More Than Ever
The key topic of this episode is passport diversification.
Marko compares holding only one citizenship to investing your entire life savings in a single company. No matter how strong that country may seem today, political conditions, visa access, and global relationships can change rapidly.
About 75 percent of countries in the world now allow multiple citizenships, a dramatic increase from just a few decades ago. This means that individuals can legally hold multiple passports, giving them expanded travel access, greater flexibility, and increased long term security.
For travelers, this has immediate implications. Certain passports face restrictions or visa barriers that others do not. A second passport can dramatically expand where you can travel freely and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
For families, the benefits extend even further. Citizenship can often be passed down to future generations, providing long term security and opportunity.
How Does Citizenship By Investment Work?
During the episode, Marko explains how citizenship by investment programs allow individuals to legally acquire citizenship in certain countries in exchange for a qualifying donation or investment.
Today, approximately 15 countries offer such programs, ranging from Caribbean nations to emerging programs in Africa and beyond.
Two of the most notable new programs are SĂŁo TomĂ© & PrĂncipe and Sierra Leone, which offer unique opportunities for individuals interested in expanding access to emerging markets and the global south.
These programs provide not only travel benefits, but also long term strategic advantages including asset diversification, access to new regions, and enhanced global mobility.
Importantly, citizenship acquired through these programs is legally equivalent to any other citizenship in those countries and can typically be passed down to future generations.
Citizenship Is More Than Travel
As Marko explains in the podcast, citizenship is not just about travel convenience.
It also determines where you can live, work, and build your future.
Many countries belong to regional blocs that offer special rights to citizens of member states. For example, citizenship in one country may provide simplified residency or migration options to others within the same bloc.
This makes strategic citizenship planning a powerful tool for individuals seeking greater freedom, security, and flexibility in an unpredictable world.
Exclusive Offer for Young Pioneer Tours Listeners
As a friend of Young Pioneer Tours, Marko is offering our audience an exclusive discount.
Listeners can receive 50 percent off a 30 minute private consultation with Marko Peck and his firm.
Simply use the code:
YPTCBI2026
This consultation can help you understand your options, evaluate your eligibility, and determine whether a second citizenship or residency strategy makes sense for your personal situation.
To learn more or book a consultation, visit: https://pn-g.com/
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