Citizenship by investment is the process of obtaining a second citizenship and passport by investing in the economy of the host country. Economic citizenship by investment legally grants citizenship status faster than other immigration programmes. Qualifying investments generally are in real estate, donation, funds or buying Government bonds. In other words where funds are directed back into the economy of the host nation to aid economic development.

There are many reasons to invest in a second citizenship, from personal safety to increased global mobility. Applications can be approved in as little as three months, resulting in citizenship for life, a valid passport, visa-free travel and more.

Security

A second passport from a stable, friendly country can be life-saving in the event of any kind of political unrest in one’s home country. Family safety and security is priceless.

Global Mobility

Many passports are restrictive in their visa-free mobility with citizens having to obtain visas whenever they need to travel abroad. This can be both time consuming and costly for business people needing to travel. A second passport can offer significantly increased global mobility.

Business

The freedom of movement and easier access to different worldwide economic zones can create new business opportunities that until now could not be reached.

Tax

Dual citizenship can often be advantageous for tax optimization purposes allowing investors to manage their wealth more efficiently.

Family

Most citizenship by investment programmes is available to the family members of the main applicant. This means that investors can secure a better future for their spouse and children. Second citizenships offer access to world-class health care, education and an improved lifestyle.

Education

Education is at the heart of most parents’ desires for the children. To be in a position to offer them the very best start in life. Investing in second citizenship can open up access to the best education in the world for both the applicants and their children. Often paying far less in tuition fees.

Many countries offer residency by investment programmes. The number of these programmes is constantly increasing as more and more countries realize the economic advantages of opening their doors to immigrant investors.

Selecting the right programme is key and we urge caution and do your due diligence. Whilst the programmes themselves are backed by the Governments of the host countries, the marketing of the programmes is not regulated which can result in receiving poor advice and with it costly mistakes.

The programmes that we feature are those that we believe offer our clients the best solutions at the present time.

It is important to remember that not all countries allow their citizens to hold dual citizenship. Double check with us.

Each country has a different set of requirements that applicants must fulfill. For example, some programmes have educational requirements or periods of residency, while others do not. However, some requirements are common to all:

• Be above 18 years of age
• Have a clean criminal record
• Show legal source of funds
• Pass all checks including family
• Not provide false information in the application
• Not be a threat to the country
• Not have had visa denials (must be successful before applying)
• Invest in one of the government-approved options, such as real estate, government bonds or a national economic fund.

Citizenship granted at the discretion of Governments. All applicants are subjected to passing background and due diligence checks done by the relevant authorities.

Golden Visas are residency programmes that grant immediate residency to investors against buying a property or business investment. Citizenship only possible after living for several years in the country by naturalizing.

There are many reasons to invest in a permanent residency, from personal safety to increased global mobility.

Security

A second passport from a stable, friendly country can be life-saving in the event of any kind of political unrest in one’s home country. Family safety and security is priceless.

The less expensive route to Citizenship

In most cases after taking up permanent residency in the host country, it is possible to apply for citizenship after a qualifying period of time. This can often be a more cost-effective route for those who cannot afford the initial citizenship investment and have the time to wait. This has proved an excellent long-term solution for families looking to provide for their children.

Business

Many host countries can provide a more tax-efficient way to a business and offer easier access to different worldwide economic zones which can create new business opportunities that until now could not be reached. Some programmes also enable the investor easier travel to other countries.

Tax

Permanent residency can prove advantageous for tax optimization with low Corporate and personal income tax rates allowing investors to manage their wealth more efficiently.

Family

Most residencies by investment programmes are available to the family members of the main applicant. This means that investors can secure a better future for their spouse and children. PR status offers access to world-class health care, education and an improved lifestyle.

Education

Education is at the heart of most parents’ desires for the children. To be in a position to offer them the very best start in life. Investing in permanent residency can open up access to the best education in the world for both the applicants and their children. Often paying far less in tuition fees.

Many countries offer residency by investment programmes. The number of these programmes is constantly increasing as more and more countries realize the economic advantages of opening their doors to immigrant investors.

Selecting the right programme is key and we urge caution and do your due diligence. Whilst the programmes themselves are backed by the Governments of the host countries, the marketing of the programmes is not regulated which can result in receiving poor advice and with it costly mistakes.

The programmes that we feature are those that we believe offer our clients the best solutions at the present time.

Each country has a different set of requirements that applicants must fulfil. For example, some programmes periods of residency, while others do not. However, some requirements are common to all:

• Be above 18 years of age
• Have a clean criminal record
• Show legal source of funds
• Pass all checks including family
• Not provide false information in the application
• Not be a threat to the country
• Not have had visa denials (must be successful before applying)
• Invest in one of the government-approved options, such as real estate, government bonds or a national economic fund.

Residency granted at the discretion of Governments. All applicants are subjected to passing background and due diligence checks done by the relevant authorities.