Today we are publishing our study on Best Golden visa programs for 2021. Previously we published the rankings in 2019, since then a lot has changed within those two years. The Covid pandemic, Brexit and other uncertainties has changed the landscape of investments. Golden visa programs helps investors to acquire residency from day one with optional path to citizenship after…
Today we are publishing our rankings on citizenship by investment programs for a second year in a row. Our PBS (points based scoring) model, which we designed last year, is one of a kind in the industry, ranks Best CBI program taking into account 37 important factors looking upon clients before deciding on their favorite investment citizenship program. This year…
St Kitts and St Lucia are outstanding citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean. Here’s how to compare the important differences between these two programs, so that you will know where to invest. All in all, here is a quick summary St Lucia is much cheaper compared to St Kitts with donation options when it comes to single applicants. St…
The Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) in Saint Lucia provides 5 pathways to citizenship with sovereign and societal value. Saint Lucia is a nation that appeals to individuals and families as a place to live, do business, and build a life around. Saint Lucia’s flagship citizenship investment programme offers five key routes to acquire citizenship and a second passport of…
Frequently Asked Questions about the Malta Permanent Residency Program (MPRP) These Frequently Asked Questions for MPRP Golden visa scheme are meant as general guidelines to particular situations which have been referred to the Agency. In case of conflicting views between these Frequently Asked Questions and the legislation, it is the pertinent legislation that prevails. 1. ELIGIBILITY AND FEES Q1: Who…
New fees apply effective from Sep 23, 2020 for Portugal Golden visa scheme applied by immigration authorities in Portugal for issuing residence permits for investment activity under Article 90-A The following Government processing fees apply for all GV applications (real estate, capital transfer, bonds and other categories) Initial Application Per applicant Receipt and Analysis fee – € 533 (paid after…
The Golden visa programs and Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes both are completely different and should not be confused with each other. The important difference here is Golden visas (GV) offer only residency (no citizenship) while CBI schemes offer instant citizenship (with golden passport) from day one. GV residency schemes may be slightly expensive because it involves a property investment…
Malta has published regulations on March 27 for new permanent residence golden visa program which was published on official gazette making changes to the Immigration Act (CAP 217). This is a revamped program replacing the previous residency visa scheme running since 2015. As from 29th March 2021, all new applications shall be governed by MPRP regulations and no new application…
Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes require a FBI background check report from US citizens. It is the most important document required when submitting an initial application for citizenship and permanent residence in other countries. If you have criminal history, there are high chances your application could be refused What is FBI identity history check? The FBI check is a criminal…
We have compiled most important questions related to Citizenship by investment program in St Kitts and Nevis. The answers for were provided by CIU St Kitts and Nevis, the agency responsible for administering CBI program. 1. Who is required to produce a police certificate? Each main applicant and all permitted dependents 16 years and older are required to produce a…
