Immigration by Investment to Europe:

An investment in real estate or government bonds in many countries in Europe can lead to the attainment of permanent residence or Citizenship in that country in a very short duration of time.

 

Greece

Greece is an EU member country with unapparelled beauty and diversity in landscape and vegetation and has 320 days of sunny weather. It is at the top of the EU list for safe countries and has excellent medical facilities as well as great transport connections. The low cost of living and growing rental returns coupled with low investment make it a great destination to invest towards a PR.

• Investment of EUR 250,000 in new property. Have to maintain the investment to retain PR
• Process in many cities takes only 10 days
• It is a lifetime permit
• PR includes three generations – Parents, children, and grandparents
• Visa-free travel to all Schengen countries
• No stay requirements

Cyprus

Cyprus has a strategic location at the crossroads of 3 continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa). A country with beautiful scenery and a high level of financial, medical, and education services, Cyprus also offers the benefit of a low taxation structure. English is widely spoken here, and tourism is the primary industry, with 3.2 mill tourists visiting Cyprus every year.

• Investment of EUR 300,000 in new property. Have to maintain the investment to retain PR
• The process takes only 2-3 months
• It is a lifetime permit
• PR includes three generations – Parents, children, and grandparents
• No stay requirements

A permanent resident of Cyprus is eligible for a Cypriot passport giving access to all of the EU after meeting the stay requirements. You can also directly apply for a Cypriot passport with an investment of EUR 2 Million in the property.

 

Malta

Applicants qualifying for Malta’s Residence and Visa Programme will be granted a right to reside in Malta indefinitely while enjoying a Mediterranean lifestyle and fiscal benefits.

 

Eligibility for the Programme

In order to qualify for the Programme, the following conditions must be satisfied:

• The applicant who is at least 18 years of age must be a third-country national and is not a national of an EU Member State, the EEA, or Switzerland
• The applicant acquires immovable property in Malta for a value of not less than €320,000 (€270,000 is located in the south of Malta or Gozo) or rents property in Malta for not less than €12,000 per annum (€10,000 is located in the south of Malta or Gozo)
• The applicant must make a non-refundable contribution of €30,000 to the Government of Malta (of which an administrative fee of €5,500 is paid at the initial application stage)
• Investment in Malta Government stocks (or other identified securities) for a five-year period of an initial value of €250,000
• The applicant must be in receipt of stable and regular resources sufficient to maintain himself and his dependants without recourse to Malta’s social assistance system.
• The applicant and his dependants must be in possession of valid travel documents and sickness insurance coverage in respect of all risks across the EU.
• The applicant must also either have an annual income of not less than €100,000 arising outside of Malta or possess a capital of not less than €500,000.

Portugal

 

Portugal, perched on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe, means “warm port” in Latin and celebrated its declaration of independence on June 10th, 1582. It abuts the vast Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and borders Spain to the north and east. Besides the territory of the European continent, Portugal holds sovereignty over the Azores and Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean. Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has the westernmost point of Europe – The Cape Roca.

 

Portugal’s Resident Permit for Investment Activities (ARI), also known as the Golden Residence Permit Programme (GRP), came into effect on October 8th, 2012, and was revised again in June and September 2015. The investment requirements allow for the purchase of real estate property in Portugal with a value equal to or above €500,000. There are no type or quantity restrictions on real estate properties; it can be zoned for residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural use; the investment can be composed of one or more sets of real estate as long the total investment value is equal to or above €500,000.

 

Main Applicant

 

1. Purchase real estate property in Portugal with a value equal to or above €500,000. 2. Must be over 18 years years of age.
2. Must be Non-EU country citizens.
3. Must provide proof of no criminal record.
4. Must provide proof of qualifying health insurance.

Dependent applicants (Family Reunification)

1. The spouse of the main applicant.
2. Children under 18 years old.
3. Children over 18 years old who are single, studying, and financially dependent on the main applicant.
4. Parents (of both main applicant and spouse) who are financially dependent on the main applicant.

Advantages of the Project

 

• 1 person’s application, benefitting 3 generations, allowed to apply for permanent residence after five years, allowed to apply for Portuguese nationality after six years.
• There are no requirements for certification of financial sources, no business background requirements, no educational background requirements, no language requirements, and no age limitations.
• Minimal stay period requirements, permitted to work, permitted to conduct business.
• Real estate can be sold after 5 years with no effect on a residence, and real estate appreciation rates benefit investors. Real estate can be leased out to earn rental income.
• Visa-free access to the other 26 countries of the EU.
• Become a European resident and enjoy the benefits of European countries.
• Non-global tax country, there is no need to worry about the loss of assets.
• Global asset allocation safeguards assets from depreciation.