One of the most divisive elections in recent US history is prompting some Americans to consider emigrating. Industry consultants say interest in so-called golden visas - residency through the purchase of real estate or other investments - has surged since Mr. Trump's victory earlier this month. Despite recent backlash from some governments and the European Union, some European Union countries have not stopped the "golden visa", which remains the preferred method of immigration for wealthy Americans and other wealthy foreigners. Paul Williams, chief executive of La Vida Golden Visas, a visa consultancy, says many people are devising plans to leave if necessary. Visits to the company's website jumped 22-fold the day after Mr. Trump's victory.