Residence and travel goals
Relocation or a 'plan B', and visa-free destinations needed
How We Work
Obtaining citizenship or residence by investment involves much more than submitting an application. Immigrant Invest supports clients throughout the entire journey, from the first confidential assessment to receiving the required status and maintaining it afterwards.
20 years
Experience
10,000+
Clients worldwide
99%
Success rate
We are licensed and accountable
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of citizenship by investment programmes, able to guide and represent investors through obtaining second passports. We know all the migration peculiarities and operate strictly under the current legal framework.
Immigrant Invest is also a member of the Investment Migration Council and follows professional standards for investment migration practitioners.
Standards you can rely on
Operating in the industry since 2006, Immigrant Invest has built its work around a set of standards that apply to every case, whichever country or programme you choose.
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Compliance before sales
Immigrant Invest does not recommend proceeding solely because an applicant meets the minimum financial threshold.
The compliance team first assesses whether the case is legally and reputationally suitable. When the original route presents material risks, the company may request additional evidence, suggest another programme, or advise the client not to proceed.
Immigrant Invest does not recommend proceeding solely because an applicant meets the minimum financial threshold.
The compliance team first assesses whether the case is legally and reputationally suitable. When the original route presents material risks, the company may request additional evidence, suggest another programme, or advise the client not to proceed.
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Confidentiality by design
Client information may include sensitive financial, corporate, family, and legal records.
Immigrant Invest handles this information under confidentiality arrangements, applicable data-protection requirements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Client information may include sensitive financial, corporate, family, and legal records.
Immigrant Invest handles this information under confidentiality arrangements, applicable data-protection requirements, and non-disclosure agreements.
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Accuracy that prevents delays
Refusals and resubmissions often come from incomplete or faulted paperwork. Our lawyers track document validity periods, formatting requirements for each authority, and the individual client’s circumstances so the application is right the first time.
Refusals and resubmissions often come from incomplete or faulted paperwork. Our lawyers track document validity periods, formatting requirements for each authority, and the individual client’s circumstances so the application is right the first time.
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Global reach, local execution
We support clients in various jurisdictions, combining a global reach with in-person assistance through our local offices and teams. This enables us to coordinate document preparation, sworn translations, and official filings, while providing you with a single point of accountability throughout your case.
We support clients in various jurisdictions, combining a global reach with in-person assistance through our local offices and teams. This enables us to coordinate document preparation, sworn translations, and official filings, while providing you with a single point of accountability throughout your case.
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Long-term support
Our work doesn't end when the passport or residence card is issued. We track expiry dates and renew documents, monitor investment holding periods, prepare required declarations, and assist with applications for family members.
Our work doesn't end when the passport or residence card is issued. We track expiry dates and renew documents, monitor investment holding periods, prepare required declarations, and assist with applications for family members.
Experienced specialists behind every case
Our legal and migration experts know the law inside out and ensure a smooth citizenship or residence process. The team includes members of the Investment Migration Council and certified AML Compliance Officers, alongside lawyers, investment and real estate specialists.
Every case is handled by a multidisciplinary team across compliance, legal, and client strategy.
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Our process
The exact procedure depends on the country and programme; investment timing, biometrics, interviews, and processing times all vary. But in general, the procedure takes the following seven steps.
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1 day
Initial consultation
An investment migration expert discusses the applicant’s goals, family composition, preferred countries, expected timeframe, budget, and long-term plans.
The purpose of the consultation is to understand the client’s priorities and determine which routes require further assessment.
2
1 day
Preliminary Due Diligence
A Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer examines investors' documents. The procedure is confidential and takes 1 business day. The applicant only needs to provide a passport.
Immigrant Invest has its own Compliance Department. The preliminary Due Diligence check reduces the rejection risk to 1%.
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3
1+ days
Personalised strategy
Based on the compliance findings, the team compares suitable programmes and explains:
- eligibility requirements;
- qualifying investment options;
- expected government and professional costs;
- family inclusion rules;
- physical presence and renewal requirements;
- tax and legal considerations;
- expected stages and processing times;
- potential risks and limitations.
The client receives a recommended route and a clear sequence of actions before signing the service agreement.
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2+ weeks
Document preparation
The legal team prepares an individual document checklist and completes the required government forms.
Depending on the programme, our work may include:
- collecting civil, financial, corporate, and tax records;
- preparing source-of-funds and source-of-wealth evidence;
- arranging translations, notarisation, legalisation, and apostilles;
- reviewing bank statements and corporate documents;
- preparing applicants for government interviews;
- checking the complete application package before submission.
Our lawyers monitor document validity periods and formatting requirements to reduce the risk of avoidable requests or resubmission.
5
3+ months
Investment and local arrangements
Immigrant Invest coordinates the qualifying investment at the stage required by the programme.
Support may include selecting and checking property, communicating with developers or fund representatives, opening an account where required, arranging insurance, and coordinating payments.
The team explains which amounts are refundable, which are non-refundable, and how long an asset must be retained.
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1+ months
Application and government review
Applications are submitted through the authorised channel. In jurisdictions where applications may only be filed by licensed or authorised agents, Immigrant Invest or its regulated local partner represents the client before the relevant authority.
During the review, our team:
- monitors the application;
- communicates with government authorities;
- responds to requests for additional information;
- coordinates interviews and biometric appointments;
- keeps the client informed of material developments.
Processing times depend on the jurisdiction, the complexity of the case, and any requests for additional evidence.
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Depends on the programme
Approval and receipt of documents
After approval, the client fulfils any remaining investment or payment conditions. The team checks the issued citizenship certificates, passports, residence cards, or permanent residence documents and arranges their collection or secure delivery where permitted.
The client also receives guidance on maintaining the status, renewing documents, preserving the qualifying investment, and complying with any residence or reporting obligations.
How we help you choose the right status and country
Dozens of countries offer citizenship or residence to investors, financially independent people, and digital nomads. Each goes with its own requirements, costs, benefits — and pitfalls, which are not always obvious to non-specialists.
What we weigh before recommending a programme
Before recommending a route, we compare your goals and circumstances against the options that could genuinely fit.
Budget
Available funds for the investment, fees, and service costs
Family
Relatives to include, their age and dependency status
Investment plans
Passive income goals, investment type, and expected yields
Timeframe
Speed needed to get a passport or residence permit
Tax residency
Impact on your tax obligations at home and abroad
From your goals to a clear strategy
You receive an honest review of the available options during the first free consultation. When all the details are discussed, our migration expert compiles a comparison of suitable programmes for you to choose from, highlighting not only pros but cons too.
If your goals, budget, or family situation change during the process, the team revisits the strategy and adjusts the recommended route.
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Initial assessment
Your goals, budget, and circumstances analysed
2
Side-by-side comparison
Shortlist compared on cost, timing, pros and cons
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Informed choice
You select the path based on the expert breakdown
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Our pre-screening
Before accepting a case, Immigrant Invest conducts a confidential preliminary Due Diligence check.
The purpose is not simply to confirm whether you meet the formal requirements. Pre-screening allows our Compliance Department to identify potential risks before you make a major financial commitment and develop a working strategy for your particular case.
What we check
The scope of the assessment depends on the case, but it commonly covers the biography, wealth, and reputation.
- Identity and citizenship history
- Source of wealth and funds
- Criminal records and litigation
- Previous visa or immigration refusals
- Business ownership and structures
- Links to high-risk individuals or entities
- Family and business connections
- Sanctions and PEP status
- Public reputation and media
How the pre-screening process works
The check aims to assess the eligibility and any compliance risks. It only requires a passport copy and takes one business day to complete, in three steps:
- Initial information. You provide a passport copy and answer questions about your citizenship, residence, family, business, and wealth.
- Confidential compliance review. A certified AML officer checks your information against international databases and may request further documents.
- Risk assessment. The compliance team evaluates the identified risks and what evidence may be needed to address them.
If any risks are identified during the preliminary Due Diligence, our lawyers recommend how to mitigate them, for example, by providing additional documents or choosing an alternative option.
Vladlena Baranova,
Head of Legal & AML Compliance Department, CAMS, IMCM
A successful preliminary assessment does not guarantee approval. The final decision always rests with the relevant government authority. But in our practice, preliminary Due Diligence reduces the risk of rejection to as little as 1%.
We don’t just support your application; we stand behind it with our reputation and our licences.
Our support services
Support continues after citizenship or residence is secured. We assist with document renewals, replacements, compliance, family applications, and other related matters.
Our support is tailored to your status and jurisdiction.
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Document renewal
We track expiry dates and help renew passports, residence cards, and other documents on time.
We track expiry dates and help renew passports, residence cards, and other documents on time.
2.
Document replacement
We assist with replacing lost, stolen, damaged, or expired documents.
We assist with replacing lost, stolen, damaged, or expired documents.
3.
Ongoing compliance
We monitor investment holding periods and prepare annual declarations or other required filings.
We monitor investment holding periods and prepare annual declarations or other required filings.
4.
Family applications
We assess eligibility and assist with subsequent applications for family members.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. We confirm the applicable procedure, documents, fees, and deadlines in advance.
We assess eligibility and assist with subsequent applications for family members.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. We confirm the applicable procedure, documents, fees, and deadlines in advance.
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Renunciation
If you need to renounce second citizenship, we guide you through the procedure, prepare all filings, and handle communication with the authorities to ensure a clear outcome.
If you need to renounce second citizenship, we guide you through the procedure, prepare all filings, and handle communication with the authorities to ensure a clear outcome.
What our clients say
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Our clients’ stories
Over the years, we have helped hundreds of families create better opportunities for their children, achieve greater peace of mind and enjoy the freedom of expanded visa-free travel. Every case is unique, and your success story could be next.
Malta Residency
€183,500
São Tomé and Príncipe
$105,000
Frequently asked questions
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We will develop an individual solution, select a country and status that will solve your problems, and accompany the entire process.
Zlata Erlach
Head of the Austrian office
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