Passport Talks

Italy's Golden Visa program has been gaining popularity among foreign investors. It allows non-EU citizens to obtain a residence permit by contributing €250,000+ to the country's economy. The program suits people wishing to live in Italy or travel without visas in Europe.

Looking to obtain a European residence permit by investment? In this episode, let’s discuss the countries with the fastest routes for investors and financially independent persons.

For the past 10 years, property prices have increased by 50% in the UAE. It makes local real estate a desirable liquid asset. Besides, the demand for rental is always high, so properties are a good source of additional income: a yield is about 5—8% per year.

Turkey launched its citizenship by investment program in 2018. It is quite popular among investors as more than 35,000 people have already participated and got Turkish passports.

Caribbean states make great “plan B” countries while providing their citizens with travel mobility and opportunities for tax optimisation, among other things. But investors buying real estate on the islands get even more benefits.

Greece is among the 10 most attractive countries for foreigners to settle. Besides an opportunity to move to the country, the Greece Golden Visa offers profitable investment options, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area and the prospect of EU citizenship.

Maltese residents have access to visa-free travelling within the Schengen Area, prestigious education for their children, well-equipped clinics, and a safe and peaceful environment by a warm sea. And there is always more as Malta offers various opportunities for business development and tax optimisation, for example.

A permanent resident almost equals a citizen in their rights. The only difference is that permanent residents are limited in visa-free travelling and participation in elections.

As attractive as it may sound, one must live in the chosen country for at least six months a year to become a tax resident. Therefore, it’s better to consider a few more points, like the available paths for relocation. In this episode, we will learn more about “zero income tax countries”.

In 2023, both the EU and the Schengen Area include 27 member states. But the trick is that those countries are not the same. Take Cyprus as an example: it is part of the European Union but not of the Schengen Area. 

More and more Brits are now looking to emigrate abroad due to rising energy bills, interest rates, taxes, and food and petrol prices. But there are other things, including the consequences of Brexit, safety issues in major British cities and the people’s desire to live in a more pleasant climate for a change.

Multiple citizenship may import different opportunities for life and business. In European or Caribbean countries, for example, obtaining a second citizenship gives you the opportunity to travel without borders, create a safe haven and expand a business to the international market. We analyze in detail what multiple citizenship is about.