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How sponsorship helps to obtain a visa to travel abroad What does sponsorship mean for a residence permit? The migration laws of some countries allow for more than one sponsor — for example, if an immigrant wants to reunite with family and needs sponsorship to apply for a visa. This type of visa is often sponsored by family members. If the immigrant's family members do not have enough money on their own to pay for visa sponsorship, …

Immigrant sponsorship requirements: how to sponsor an immigrant for citizenship or residency Читать далее

When does one need a UAE employment visa? If a person receives a job offer while being outside the UAE, e.g. in the country of residence, they get a special visa to enter the country first. A tourist visa cannot be used to come to the UAE for further employment. If a person has received a job offer while being in the UAE on a tourist visa, they have two options: If a person has already been …

How to get a UAE work visa: required documents and an obtaining procedure Читать далее

Moving to Portugal after Brexit: what has changed for the UK citizens After Brexit, citizens of the UK can still travel to Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days every half a year. For those who want to stay longer, rules have changed.   Living and retirement in Portugal are still possible. For that, you will need to obtain residency in the country. Investing in a Golden Visa or obtaining a D7 visa for financially independent individuals are …

How to move to Portugal from the UK: getting a residence permit by investment Читать далее

What is permanent residency? Permanent residence in Portugal almost gives the same rights in the country as citizenship, with the exception of political ones. With a permanent residence card, you can not participate in elections and hold public office.  Permanent residents of Portugal can not enjoy all the opportunities for travel and relocation to other countries available to citizens of the country. For example, a Portuguese passport opens visa-free entry to 188 countries, and a permanent residence card …

How to move to Portugal for permanent residency Читать далее

Not all services can be obtained in any country as their list depends on the investment program. Learn what problems investors face and how they solve them with the help of the Immigrant Invest lawyers.  Obtaining citizenship or a residence permit for the investor's family Adding family members to the program. It often happens that a couple receives, for example, a residence permit in Portugal, and a year or two later they have …

Extra services that investors are provided with at Immigrant Invest Читать далее

How a residence permit, permanent residence and citizenship differ from a visa A visa is the official way to go to another country for some time. Usually, a visa is obtained in advance, but there are exceptions. Some countries might allow foreigners with just a passport and others issue a visa at the airport. The visa's validity period is limited to a few days, weeks or months. For example, a Schengen visa, which gives you …

What is the Difference between a Residence Permit, Permanent Residence and Citizenship and How to Get Them Читать далее

Travelling with two passports: which passport to use when dual citizen is at an airline counter You need to show your second passport, for example a Maltese one. Usually, along with the ticket, the passenger must present a visa allowing entry to the European Union. However, the Maltese passport is a document that allows you to move around the Schengen area without visas. In this case, it is the passport of a citizen of the European Union that …

How to cross borders with a second passport: entering and leaving the country Читать далее

How to buy citizenship with bitcoins It is not possible to get citizenship by direct investment in cryptocurrencies in any country in the world. This is due to the legal status of digital assets. In most jurisdictions, digital assets are recognized as a commodity and not as a currency or money. This means that in order to use them to buy citizenship, the coins must first be sold. Banks are another reason a crypto investor has to cash …

Buying citizenship with cryptocurrencies: myths and facts Читать далее

What is dual and second citizenship Dual citizenship implies that a person has passports of two countries, and both states recognize the rights and obligations of a person in relation to each country at the official level. People with dual citizenship can choose in which country to serve in the military, and their children receive two passports at birth. Dual citizenship is based on bilateral agreements between states. For example, such agreements exist …

Dual and second citizenship: what’s the difference between the notions Читать далее

What ways to get a second passport are offered by scammers Scammers offer to become citizens of another country quickly and bypass the law. Most often they promise to help obtain a passport of Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Greece. If the standard procedure for obtaining citizenship takes months or years, scammers guarantee that their client will receive status in just a few months.  Fraudsters hint at connections with influential …

Why you should not buy a fake passport on the black market and how to get it the legal way avoiding scams Читать далее