Foreigners receive a residence permit to visit the Schengen countries, investment program routes included. This allows them to move to Europe and increases their visa chances.
Investment program participants undergo strict Due Diligence to obtain a European residence permit. At the same time, countries exchange information and can see approvals and denials of residence permits.
Immigrant Invest conducts a preliminary Due Diligence of investors to reduce the risk of rejection to 1%.
Europe offers various residency programs for investors, financially independent, and their families. With residence permit statuses, they can freely travel within the Schengen Area.
Portugal D7 Visa.The program leads to a residence permit. To participate, foreigners must earn at least €760 a month as passive income and rent or buy real estate in Portugal.
Austria Residence Permit for the financially independent. Applicants must have enough funds to cover one year of life in Austria, and rent or buy a house.
Switzerland Residence Permit for the financially independent. Applicants are required to pay from ₣450,000 a year as a lump-sum tax and make a social security contribution of at least ₣18,000.
Italy Residence Permit. Applicants invest at least €250,000; options include innovative startups, company shares, government bonds and philanthropy.
Greece Residence Permit. Applicants can choose to invest at least €250,000 in real estate, purchase securities, or make a bank deposit.
Spain Residence Permit. Applicants invest at least €500,000. They can purchase real estate, make a bank deposit, buy government bonds or company or investment fund shares.
The Caribbean has countries with the Schengen Area and the UK visa waivers: These countries — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, and Grenada, have straight‑to‑citizenship investment programs that take 2—6 months and require $100,000+. Investors can get passports for their immediate family, with no obligation to reside in the Caribbean.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for government programs in the European Union and the Caribbean. If you want to obtain a new residence permit or citizenship in European or Caribbean countries, consult our investment program experts.
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