9 countries from the Ceoworld magazine ranking give investors from other countries the right to obtain a residence permit or citizenship by investment.
State governments offer one or more investment options, such as a non-refundable contribution to a government fund, the purchase of real estate or bonds, or investments in businesses.
Swiss residence permit for financially independent persons is issued without the right to work in the country. The investor enters into an agreement with the cantonal administration and pays a lump sum tax of ₣ 450,000. Registration of the status takes about six months.
A residence permit in the UK can be obtained for an investment of 2 million pounds. An investor receives a special Investor Visa, which allows you to live and conduct business in the country. Registration of a visa takes 2‑3 months.
Residence permits in Austria for financially independent persons are issued by quota. The investor proves that he and his family have enough money to live in the country. The processing time is from 3 months. We told you about the requirements of the program and how to get a quote in 2022.
Residence permits in Portugal are granted by investments of €250,000 or more. The program offers eight options: purchase of real estate or securities, opening a deposit in a local bank, investment in the business, scientific activities, or cultural heritage of the country. The processing time is at least 8 months.
A residence permit in Greece is granted by purchasing real estate or shares in local companies, opening a deposit in a Greek bank. The minimum investment is €250,000. Status registration takes about 3 months.
Permanent residence in Cyprus is provided by investment from €300,000. An investor chooses from three options: the purchase of real estate, shares of local companies, or shares of investment funds. Registration of a permanent residence card takes about 2
A residence permit in Malta is issued if the investor meets several conditions:
buys or rents a home on the island;
pays a government fee and an administrative fee;
makes a charitable contribution to a Maltese non-governmental organization;
He proves the existence of assets worth €500,000 or more.
The minimum investment is €112,000. Processing time - about six months.
Citizenship of Malta by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services can be obtained only by naturalisation on the basis of a direct investment of €690,000. The investor first receives a residence permit, and after a year or three years to applies for citizenship.
Turkish citizenship can be obtained for an investment in real estate from $250,000. Alternative options: a deposit in a local bank, purchase of securities, government bonds, or stocks of investment funds, creating a business with a capital of $500,000. Passport registration takes from 3 months.
Citizenship of Montenegro is issued for an investment of €350,000. The investor makes a non-refundable contribution to the state fund and invests in shared ownership in the country’s development projects. The term of passport issuance takes from 4 months.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent who helps you obtain a second citizenship or residence permit by investment in European countries. If you want to move to Europe, seek advice from investment program experts.
