States with citizenship and residency programs offer different options for investing in the economy: purchase of real estate, gratuitous contribution, business development in the country. The minimum investment amount depends on the country, the type of program and the chosen investment option.
Citizenship in European countries. It is possible to become a citizen of Malta only by naturalization. One of the options is for special merit on the basis of direct investment. In this case, the investor first receives a residence permit, and after a year or three years can apply for citizenship.
Montenegro grants citizenship by investment in the economy of the country: €250,000 investment should go to the purchase of shares in the tourist property, another €100,000 - in the state fund as a non-refundable contribution. The program is valid until the end of 2021.
Caribbean and Vanuatu citizenship is chosen for the possibility of visa-free travel to more than 130 countries, including Schengen and the United Kingdom. Travel is possible even during a pandemic, but you will need a good reason.
Residence permits in European countries. Portugal offers investors at once 8 different options for investing under the residence permit program. The most popular option - the purchase of real estate for € 500,000. The investor can rent out the object, and after 5 years to sell at a profit due to the increase in property prices.
Residence permit in Greece is issued for the purchase of real estate worth from € 250,000. Another option is to open a deposit in a local bank or buy shares of Greek companies. But in these cases, the minimum investment amount will be €400,000.
The residence permit program in Malta requires the fulfillment of three investment conditions. The participant of the program:
buys or rents a housing on the island;
Pays an administrative fee and a government fee;
transfers the money to a Maltese non-governmental organization.
Cyprus offers the opportunity to obtain a residence permit by purchasing: housing, commercial real estate, shares of local companies or units in investment funds.
Austria and Switzerland offer a residence permit to financially independent persons. Austrian residence permits are issued according to quotas: in 2021 there are only 450. Switzerland issues a residence permit only to those who do not plan to work in the country. The investor enters into an agreement with one of the cantons, and pays an annual lump-sum tax.
Residence permit in the UK is possible by investment in a local business. This can be the purchase of shares in British companies or the registration and development of their own business in the country.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of European citizenship and residency programs by investment. If you want to get a second passport or residency status, seek advice from experts in investment programs.
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