How to move from the USA to Europe as an interracial LGBTQ+ couple
As a same-sex interracial couple, we started feeling uncomfortable in the USA as certain political voices grew louder and gained more supporters. This led us to consider relocating to a more tolerant environment in Europe.
Thanks to a dear friend and ally, we found out about Immigrant Invest’s services for those looking to move abroad.
With their assistance, we have already obtained residence permits in Malta and are now waiting for the opportunity to apply for Maltese passports.
Piper and Zoe,
Entrepreneurs from the USA
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How to move from the USA to Europe as an interracial LGBTQ+ couple
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Piper and Zoe’s pathway to Malta citizenship for exceptional services
Piper and Zoe decided to pursue Malta citizenship after holding residence permits for 1 year. This means their journey to citizenship will take approximately 1 year and 4 months in total.
They will need to spend around €1,611,000.
1 day, August 6th, 2024
Preliminary Due Diligence
Before signing an agreement, Immigrant Invest conducted a preliminary Due Diligence check using international databases. This assessment reduced the risk of refusal to 1%.
Piper and Zoe passed Due Diligence, and Immigrant Invest proceeded with the agreement.
Before signing an agreement, Immigrant Invest conducted a preliminary Due Diligence check using international databases. This assessment reduced the risk of refusal to 1%.
Piper and Zoe passed Due Diligence, and Immigrant Invest proceeded with the agreement.
+ 2 weeks
Clearance
The Community Malta Agency conducted background checks, reviewing Piper and Zoe against Interpol, Europol, and other databases.
The Community Malta Agency conducted background checks, reviewing Piper and Zoe against Interpol, Europol, and other databases.
+ 1 weeks, €767,500
Choosing a residential property
Planning to move to Malta, Piper and Zoe bought a modern three-bedroom apartment for €715,000, previously recommended by Immigrant Invest. At this stage the couple paid €37,500 as stamp duty and €15,000 as notary fees.
The property transaction was managed by Immigrant Invest, who signed the sales and purchase agreement and helped with registration at the Maltese address.
Planning to move to Malta, Piper and Zoe bought a modern three-bedroom apartment for €715,000, previously recommended by Immigrant Invest. At this stage the couple paid €37,500 as stamp duty and €15,000 as notary fees.
The property transaction was managed by Immigrant Invest, who signed the sales and purchase agreement and helped with registration at the Maltese address.
+ 3 weeks
Documents preparation and biometrics submission
Immigrant Invest assisted Piper and Zoe with gathering documents and completing government forms. Since the documents were already in English, no translation was necessary.
Piper and Zoe also submitted their fingerprints in person.
Immigrant Invest assisted Piper and Zoe with gathering documents and completing government forms. Since the documents were already in English, no translation was necessary.
Piper and Zoe also submitted their fingerprints in person.
+ 2 weeks, €6,000
Acquisition of residence permits
Immigrant Invest filed the application, and 2 weeks later, Piper and Zoe received their residence permit cards. The fees were €5,000 for Piper and an additional €1,000 for Zoe.
The cards are valid for 36 months.
Immigrant Invest filed the application, and 2 weeks later, Piper and Zoe received their residence permit cards. The fees were €5,000 for Piper and an additional €1,000 for Zoe.
The cards are valid for 36 months.
October 29th, €25,000
Application for the Eligibility Test
As a rule, investors have 12 months to apply for the Eligibility Assessment needed for citizenship approval.
Piper and Zoe decided to apply early, submitting their application 3 weeks after receiving their residence permits. They paid €15,000 for Piper’s assessment and €10,000 for Zoe’s.
The Eligibility Assessment will require at least 4 months to complete.
As a rule, investors have 12 months to apply for the Eligibility Assessment needed for citizenship approval.
Piper and Zoe decided to apply early, submitting their application 3 weeks after receiving their residence permits. They paid €15,000 for Piper’s assessment and €10,000 for Zoe’s.
The Eligibility Assessment will require at least 4 months to complete.
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