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European residence in 6 months

Minimal physical residency requirements, you are required to visit Portugal for 7 days per year.

No interview, language test, education or management experience required

Adult children above 18 years of age qualify if they prove financial dependency

The Portuguese PR extends to Spouse and children below 18 years of age 

Parents of main applicant also qualify if they prove financial dependency

Open to all non-EU nationalities

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SIMPLE PROCESS

Portugal visa grant you free travel to 29 Schengen countries in Europe

Right to apply for Portugal citizenship after 5 years

If Citizenship obtained in the future, dual nationality allowed

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GLOBAL MOBILITY

Only those staying in Portugal longer than six months a year and deemed resident in Portugal must pay tax over income obtained in Portugal, meaning the Portuguese tax authorities will expect Golden Visa holders to only pay taxes on income related to activities in Portugal and not any other primary country of residence

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WEALTH PROTECTION

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To be eligible for Portugal golden visa under its residency by investment programme, the applicant is required to do a Real Estate Investment and a non-refundable contribution to the Government.

Real Estate Investment through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land. The investment and Government Fees are payable once the citizenship is approved. The non-refundable financial contribution varies depending on the number of applicants as follows:

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

        

Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.

In addition to the purchase of real estate, there are Government fees to be paid. 

GOVERNMENT FEES

Located in South Western Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is one of the oldest European Nations, however the Portugal of today is a highly-developed country and the world’s 19th highest quality of life and one of the world’s most globalized and peaceful nations. Portugal is a member of the EU, Eurozone, and the Schengen Agreement. Globally, Portugal is also a member of the United Nations, the OECD, and the NATO. Portugal combines a beautiful landscape with state-of-the-art urban architecture. Once you get Portugal residency, you can enjoy the highlights among Portugal’s attractions vary from culture, gastronomy and wines, beaches, golf, history, a variety of landscapes and above all the hospitality of the Portuguese people.

The Portugal residency by investment program’s legal framework was first introduced by amending Act number 23/2007 of July 4, 2012, which is known as the “Golden Visa”.
On the 8th October 2012, the Government of Portugal made changes to the Immigration Law 29/2012 allowing non-EU Citizens to receive a temporary EU Residence Permit for up to 5 years in exchange for investments in Portugal’s Real Estate. The new regulations offer non-EU Citizens, a simple and fast way for property investors to receive a five-year Residence Permit.

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In accordance with Portuguese Nationality Law 37/81 of the 3rd October 2006, amended by Decree Law No. 322-A/2001 of 14th December, article 6, the Government grants the Portuguese nationality through naturalization to foreigners who fulfill the requirement to be legally resident in Portuguese territory for at least 5 years.

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Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.

The Portugal residency by investment program’s legal framework was first introduced

GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM

CI Retainer Agreement signed and first Payment of CI Professional Fees.

The Client could select the Portuguese property remotely and CI starts preparing the property purchase documentation required to be presented for Residency application.

WEEK 1-2   

The Client must travel to Portugal to get the passport stamped before submitting the Residency application. If the client does not have Schengen Visa, then a Portuguese Tourist Visa must be applied for at the Portuguese Consulate in the client’s country of origin / residence

The Client & all applicants travel to Portugal on Schengen / Tourist Visa, to obtain passport stamp & visit Immigration Department. Client can see the property, alternatively, can directly transfer the capital to his new Portuguese bank account opened by CI.

WEEK 2-4 

Property Purchase executed by CI Lawyers. Residence Permit documentation is submitted to the Government including the property Title Deed. At this point, Government Processing Application Fees are payable.

The client pays the Submission invoice of CI Professional Fees

MONTH 3 

Upon Approval, a meeting with the authorities is scheduled. At this point, Government Residency Permit Fees are payable.

CI final Professional Fees are paid.
Clients can travel to Portugal to collect the Residency Permit, alternatively, CI lawyers can collect on client’s behalf. Residence Permit is issued within 45 days.

MONTH 4

The estimated time to receive residence visa approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.

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Greece

No physical residency requirements

No interview or language test required

No education or management experience required

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Visa free travel within Schengen area, no visa or further documentation required

Golden visa in Greece Allows you to stay in any other Schengen countries for up to a period of three months within every six-month period with the right of multiple entries

If applicant physically resides in Greece for 7 years has the right to apply for citizenship 


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No income tax for non-residents except on rental income of the property in Greece

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 WEALTH PROTECTION

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To be eligible for residency in Greece under its residency by investment program, the applicant is required to make a Real Estate investment in anywhere in Greece to obtain the golden visa. 

Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated.
A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.

The Real Estate purchase must be completed before applying for residency.  

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN GREECE

Greece with its strategic location in the Southeast Europe is at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Greece is a member of the EU, Eurozone, and the Schengen Agreement. Globally, Greece is also a member of the United Nations, the OECD and NATO.
Greece is considered the birthplace of Western civilization, having contributed to the basis for mathematics, physics, literature, and other sciences. The country is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide – about 16.5 million tourists visit Greece every year – the country has something to offer to all types of lifestyle, from its calm, secluded beaches, and villages, where one can retire and relax, to its buzzing modern cities.

The Greek Residency Golden Visa Program is a residence-by-investment program launched in 2013 that enables non-EU nationals and their family members to obtain permanent residence permits in Greece. The duration of this type of Residence Permit is 5 years and it can be renewed indefinitely (for a 5-year period each time) provided that the real estate property is still owned by the applicant.

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On 18&#8217;th April 2013, Greece introduced Law 4146/2013 giving Non-EU citizens and their family members the right to obtain Residency Permits by investing in Real Estate in Greece. The allowance for these types of residency permits has been integrated into the existing Law 3386/2005 &#8220;Entry residence and social integration of third-country nationals in Greece.&#8221;
According to Article 36A of the Law, a five-year Residency Permit can be granted to Non-EU citizens who own or purchase real estate in Greece, the value of which exceeds 250,000 euro. 
In July 2015, Greece introduced new amendments to Law 4251/2014 under the Law 4332/2015, giving Non-EU citizens the right to obtain citizenship if they reside in Greece for 7 consecutive years, providing they stay in Greece for a minimum of 180 days for each year.

The Greek Residency Golden Visa Program is a residence-by-investment program launched in 2013 that enables non-EU nationals and their family members to obtain permanent residence permits in Greece.

CI Retainer Agreement signed and first Payment of CI Professional Fees

The Client could select the Greek property remotely and CI starts preparing property purchase documentation required to be presented for Residency application.

WEEK 1-2

The Client must travel to Greece to get the passport stamped before submitting the Residency application. 

If client does not have Schengen Visa, then a Greek Tourist Visa must be applied for at the Greek Consulate in the client’s country of origin/residence

 WEEK 2-3

Lawyers prepare property purchase documents to complete the purchase. Property purchase funds and taxes transferred. Residency Permit documentation finalized and submitted to the Government.

Government Fees are payable at this point

File Submission Payment of CI Professional Fees is payable.

WEEK 4-5

2 months for the official Residency Permit to be approved

Final CI Professional Fees are paid

Once approved Client either sends the passport to CI lawyers in Greece to insert Residency Permit or client travels to Greece to get Residency Permit inserted into Passport

The estimated time to receive residence visa approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case

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SPAIN-RESIDENCE

Only one visit to Spain per year is required to maintain the permit 

The Spain Golden Visa can easily be renewed every two years

You obtain the right to work as an entrepreneur or employee once you’ve been granted the 2 years permit

Spanish Residence permit extends to Spouse and children below 18 years of age 

No interview, language test, education or management experience required

Freedom of movement in the 29 Schengen countries

Allowed to stay and work in Spain

You could obtain Spanish citizenship if you comply with some requirements as follows:

The first step is to get a residence visa which is valid for a maximum of one year (Golden visa)

The second step is to apply for a 2 years residence permit which can be renewed every two years, provided your investment is still in place

If you have spent at least 6 months in Spain every year, after 5 years you can apply for a permanent residence of 5 years  

After you have reached 10 years under the conditions above you can apply for the Spanish nationality

Limited taxation if you are in the country for less than 6 months per annum you only pay taxes on the initial purchase of your real estate and thereafter on the value of your assets in Spain, if any

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES

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To be eligible for residency in Spain under its residency by investment programme, the applicant is required to make a property investment in Spain’s real estate market.

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Located on the Iberian Peninsula in South Western Europe, Spain is a member of the European Union, Eurozone and the Schengen 
Agreement. Spain is also a member of the United Nations, the OECD and NATO. It is a developed country with the thirteen largest economy in the world by nominal GDP and has high living standards with the tenth-highest quality of life index rating in the world.
Spain is the third most popular tourist country in the world, and it is not hard to see why. Every region has its own characteristics which are still very much influenced by the different cultures, languages, and geographies of the separate kingdoms that once ruled them, which in addition to all, the sun, sea and sand, explains why it is such a fascinating and popular holiday destination.

The Spanish “Golden Visa” Law was introduced in 2013, allowing non-EU citizens and members of their families the opportunity to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit. The Temporary Resident Permits will also be granted to Spouses and any dependent children (under 18 years of age) but will not give the resident benefits such as free healthcare and education or other social benefits and so the investor and his or her family must have health insurance and be able to show sufficient financial resources to support themselves.

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On the 27th September 2013, the Spanish Government introduced Law 14/2013, in support for entrepreneurs and internationalization, to give non-EU citizens and members of their families the opportunity to obtain a Spanish Residence Permit in exchange for carrying out Real Estate investments in Spain whose value exceeds € 500,000 Euros. The purchase can be made by an individual or through a legal entity (company) that is 100% owned by an individual but in either case, the purchase must be in full and free of any charge (without using a bank loan or mortgage).
The Spanish Residence Permit is granted indefinitely but will require the Owner to visit Spain once each year to renew and to receive the replacement EU National Identity Card.

The Spanish “Golden Visa” Law was introduced in 2013, allowing non-EU citizens and members of their families the opportunity to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit.

Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice

The client chooses the property remotely. If the client wants to go to Spain to choose a property, then the client will then need to go to the Spanish Consulate of his residence (or Country of origin) and apply for a Tourist Visa


The lawyers execute the purchase of the property and all investment documentation is collated. At this point, property purchase costs and taxes will be payable

N.B. The property sale contract will be subject to successfully obtaining the residency visa.
All documentation for the Residency Application is finalized

Once the file is ready it is submitted to the Government, at this point Government Fees are payable

File Submission Payment of CI Professional Fees is payable.

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Once the Government has reviewed the file, officials advise CI as to whether the applicant has been given Residence Visa approval.

WEEK 8-9

The client is issued with a Residence Visa.
This is valid for 1 year however as this doesn’t allow the client to work in Spain, the client can apply for the 2 year Residence Permit straight away if they want to work in Spain. CI final Professional Fees are paid.

WEEK 10-11

Fastest process to obtain entry to USA

Once residence obtained no need to spend any minimum time in the USA 

Active management of business is not required 

No language skills required 

Not required to live in the same state where business is

No minimum education required

Time of validity varies depending on the country of treaty – generally validity is of 5 years 

E2 Visa Renewal can be done unlimited times

All persons covered by E2 visas are permitted to travel in and out of the USA

Investor’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old can be included

Their nationalities need not be the same as the treaty investor or employee

Family can live and work anywhere in the USA, it does not have to be in the same Estate where business is 

Investor’s spouse can also apply to work anywhere in the USA 

Free high school education for children in the USA and in state college tuition rates apply 

Children get free access to education for 13 years (K-12) and reduced in State Tuition at University level

FAMILY BENEFITS

Tax advantages - as a nonimmigrant resident if main applicant spends no more than 122 days per year in the USA no tax on worldwide income applies

E-2 does not directly lead to a “Green Card” but an E-2 may be converted to EB-5 to apply for citizenship over the course of time if the investment amount is increased to match EB-5 requirements

To qualify for E-2 classification, the employee of a treaty investor must:

Employees can be added under the same application and they must be the same nationality of the principal alien employer (who must have the nationality of the treaty country)

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The investment used to qualify for an E2 visa must be in an active and operating business that requires people to work in the business.

Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case. 

Approximate  E2 Visa Investment Amount USD 150,000  (and above without specific limit).

Funds could be placed into a special escrow account only to be transferred if the E2 visa is granted. Escrow account arrangements are more likely to be relevant if you are buying an existing business instead of starting a new business. In such a situation the seller of the business could agree for money to be held in an escrow account. 


E2 Visa Investment

The United States has long been known over the world as the land of opportunity, with its rich and diverse culture and one of the strongest currencies in the world.
Throughout its history, the United States has been a nation of immigrants. Currently, more than 325 million people live in the US. Of these, about 62 percent originally are of European descent,13 percent are African-American, 16 percent are Hispanic, and 5 percent are Asian. An estimated 20 percent of people living in the US speak a language other than English in their homes. Among the most common second languages are Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese.

 An E-2 treaty investor visa is the fastest form of obtain a visa which allows residing in the USA. The E-2 is a non-immigrant visa reserved for foreign entrepreneurs of countries that have a Treaty of Trade and Commerce with the United States. E-2 investor visa allows foreign investors to enter and work inside of the United States based on a substantial investment in a bona fide enterprise.

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services defines an E-2 investment as “the investor’s placing of capital, including funds and other assets, at risk in the commercial sense with the objective of generating a profit. Your investment may be to establish a new business venture, or purchase a pre-existing business.”
The E-2 Investor Visa nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country (a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation, or with which the United States maintains a qualifying international agreement, or which has been deemed a qualifying country by legislation) to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification. (For dependent family members, see “Family of E-2 Treaty Investors and Employees” below.

North America

Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke 
service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to 
simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the 
client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing 
the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.

An E-2 treaty investor visa is the fastest form of obtain a visa which allows residing in the USA

E-2 RESIDENT INVESTORS VISA

CI will pre-screen your passport and Applicant to complete the investor questionnaire form. A down payment for professional fees is payable to start your application.  

MONTH 1

Evaluate business/investment options and select E-2 franchise

Organize/register business enterprise with relevant U.S. Government authorities

Gather documents related to E-2 submission

Sign relevant forms for E-2 submission

Prepare legal memorandum and E-2 File for submission to U.S. Embassy/Consulate

MONTH 2		

Submit E-2 filing package to U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Embassy/Consulate review

Prepare for visa interview at U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Attend interview and receive decision from U.S. Embassy/Consulate  

 MONTH 3

Note: All timeframes provided above are estimated. The exact timing of each E-2 process is unique, and depends upon how diligent the investor is to provide the required documentation; the type of business for the E-2 investment (whether a startup enterprise or purchasing an existing business, and the process involved with the purchase – i.e., the timeline of the seller); and, the processing time of the U.S. Embassy/Consulate and waiting period to attend the visa interview.

Visa processing in 4 -6 weeks 

Citizenship in 2 years minimum

English language test is not a requirement.


Spouse and children under 18 years of age obtain the citizenship

Right to work at any company in the UK.

Superior standard of education, a broad network of state and
private schools, and more than 150 universities and higher
education institutions

Ease of travel and mobility

Access to one of the best 
healthcare in the world.


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FAMILY BENEFITS 

An attractive tax regime for high net worth investors classed as “UK resident, non-domicile”

Internationally competitive tax environment.

Unrivaled financial business center which is London


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To be eligible for permanent residence in UK under its Immigrant Investor program, the applicant is required to make an Investment in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK-registered companies.
 

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The United Kingdom is a highly developed nation that exerts considerable international economic, political, scientific and cultural 
influence. Located off the northwest corner of Europe, the country includes the island of Great Britain – which contains England, Scotland 
and Wales – and the northern portion of the island of Ireland. The capital city, London, is the world’s leading international financial center 
and remains as one of the top best cities to invest.

The United Kingdom introduced a program called ‘the Immigrant Investor program’, UK Investment Visa,  in October 1994, which provided granting of a residence visa to non-EEA (European Economic Area and non-Swiss) nationals who invested in its territory. In February 2008 a Points Based System (PBS) for managed migration from outside the EEA was introduced, replacing the old work permit system and it is the most efficient route to obtain the UK citizenship - a permanent and transferable asset, a true investment for generations to come.

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Since 2008, the UK government introduced its Tier 1 Investor Visa program and was recently updated to Tier 1 (Investor) of the Points Based System (PBS) &#8211; Policy Guidance TIER 1 visa (INVESTOR) Version 10/2019 and should be read with paragraphs 245E to 245EF of the UK Immigration Rules.
It was developed with the aim of powering the UK’s economy with foreign capital. Individual investors and their family members may obtain their residence permits and British citizenship by investment.

Citizenship application could be fast tracked 
for a highest investment amount

RESIDENCY AND CITIZENSHIP

Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice
		
The applicant chose the type of investment and transfers such amount to a personal account   with a UK    regulated bank. If the money is not already in the UK, the applicant must provide confirmation that the money can be transferred into the UK if the application is successful.

 We submit an application, and we schedule an appointment with the embassy.


WEEK 1-3 

The applicant is approved and at this stage the investment is paid. Upon proof of investment the UK residence visa is issued. The client pays the approval invoice of CI Professional Fees.

WEEK 4-6	

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The investment is payable only after the residence permit/citizenship approval, not before

No need to renounce your current citizenship(s) 

No notification to your home country on your new citizenship

No interview, language test, education or management experience required

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 29 countries including the UK, USA, Japan and UAE

Reputable second passport that eases obtaining visas when required

Permits foreign nationals to work, study and start their own business in Ireland

Ireland has tax treaties with 72 countries.

Ireland has a small, highly globalized economy, with a well-established FDI sector generating significant exports across business sectors.

Ireland is a stable, competitive, secure and pro-business country, with the fastest growing economy in the Eurozone

Ability to open bank accounts in reliable banking institutions worldwide with this passport

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To be eligible for Ireland Immigrant Investor Program, the applicant is required to make a financial investment through the following four investment options.

ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT

INVESTMENT FUND

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REIT)

ENDOWMENT

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George&#8217;s Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth. The Republic of Ireland today ranks amongst the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita and in 2015 was ranked the sixth most developed nation in the world by the United Nations&#8217; Human Development Index. Ireland is home to many of the world’s leading high-performance companies including Intel, Twitter, Pfizer, Citi, Huawei, Takeda, Fujitsu, Novartis and Trend Micro. The country is also positioning itself to become a world leader on the Internet of Things, Big Data, ICT Skills, Energy Efficiency, Health Innovation and Cloud Computing.

The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) of Ireland was introduced by the Irish Government in 2012 to encourage inward investment for the creation of business and employment opportunities in the State. The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) is designed to encourage investors and business professionals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to avail of opportunities of investing and locating their business interests in Ireland and acquire a secure residency status in Ireland.

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The Irish Immigrant Investor Programme is under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act of 2004

Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.

The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) of Ireland was introduced by the Irish Government in 2012 to encourage inward investment for the creation of business and employment opportunities in the State.

IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM

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Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice including DD fees

Due Diligence File Prepared

The applicant passes Due Diligence 

MONTH 1- 2

Application Form completed

Applicant pays INIS the application fee of EUR 1,500 

INIS received the application for processing
Applicant can be approved or denied

Once approved, Applicant to sign Subscription Agreement and completes EUR 1,000,000 investment.

Applicant visits Dublin to received “Stamp 4”


MONTH 3-9	

Citizenship Certificates and passports are issued.
The balance of CI professional fee is paid.

MONTH 9

The estimated time to receive residence permit/citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.

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Bulgaria

Residency within six to nine months

Fast-track option for citizenship within two years

Special exemption from physical residence enforced with legislation

Government-approved investments and available financing options from banks

No language requirements

No obligation to relinquish current nationality

Once passport is obtained Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 171 destinations including Schengen area countries, the UK, Japan and UAE.

Reputable second passport easy to obtain visas when required

Fast-track European Union Citizenship and passport within 2 years

Lowest tax rates and free-trade environment within the EU

Permanent Residents can access to high-quality health care in Bulgaria and the EU

Permanent Residence have a conditional tax exemption on world income

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To be eligible for Bulgaria Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship Program, the applicant is required to make a non-refundable financial contribution to the Government of Bulgaria.

Applicants choosing this option must deposit BGN 1 million (€511,292) in a Governmental Bond Portfolio for an investment period of five years with no further payment required. At the end of the five-year period, the full amount will be returned to the investor without any accrued interest. The investment is fully guaranteed by the government bonds.

FULL INVESTMENT

The fast-track option allows investors to apply for citizenship faster by doubling their investment. The applicant must have at least one-year permanent residency status and make a further investment. Government Bond Portfolio or in the Capital of a Bulgarian company carrying out a priority Investment Project, the additional investment must be held for a period of 2 years.

DOUBLING INVESTMENT TO FAST TRACK CITIZENSHIP

Clients can leverage their capital by choosing to finance the required investment amount through a European bank. The applicant must demonstrate a net worldwide asset of EUR 1 million to avail this option.

FINANCED INVESTMENT 

Bulgaria is a country occupying the eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. A beautiful country, with majestic 
mountains, sandy beaches, picturesque villages, good food, and hospitable people. Considered as the oldest country in Europe, Bulgaria is rich in culture with its world-famous folklore and Opera singers and its several UNESCO world heritage sites. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, NATO, and the Council of Europe; it is a founding state of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Many investors consider Bulgaria because of its strategic location and taxes are one of the lowest in Europe.
As one of the youngest EU member states, this beautiful country boasts a rich and diverse culture, temperate climate and ideal location in Southeast Europe. The ideal gateway into the European economy and way of life, Bulgaria is diverse, culturally rich and perfectly placed for working and travelling in and around the continent.
The country is a leading European producer of copper and zinc. Other major industries include electronics, chemicals, mining, machinery, steel, vehicle components, and firearms.

The Bulgaria Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship is offered in accordance with the Foreigners in the Art. 25, para 1, items 6 or 7, of Foreigners in Republic of Bulgaria, allowing a holder of Bulgarian permanent residence permit to enter and leave Bulgaria freely, as well as the right to travel across all European countries visa-free.

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The Bulgarian citizenship by investment program is stipulated in two Acts – The Foreigners of the Republic of Bulgaria Act and the Citizenship Act.
According to Art. 25 (1) of the Foreigners of the Republic of Bulgaria Act “Permit for permanent residence may be obtained by the foreigners who: 
have invested over BGN 1 000 000 or increased their investment by this amount by acquisition of:(b) bonds and treasury bills, as well as derivative instruments issued by the State or municipalities, with a residual term to maturity of not less than 6 months.&#8221;
According to Art 14a of the Citizenship Act “a person who is not a Bulgarian citizen and meets the conditions under Art. 12, para. 1, items 1 and 3 i.e. over 18 years of age and no criminal record, may acquire Bulgarian citizenship by investment if: 
Not less than one year ago has been granted permanent residence in the Republic of Bulgaria on the grounds of Art. 25, para. 1, item 6 or 7 of the Foreigners of the Republic of Bulgaria Act and: (a) has increased its investment under the same terms of the law to a value of at least BGN 2 million.”

Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.

The Bulgaria Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship is offered in accordance with the Foreigners in the Art. 25

Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice

The applicant then makes an appointment at a Bulgarian Consulate for document signing. The Investment is then transferred by the applicant.

The Investment Certificate is issued. A second appointment is made at a Bulgarian Consulate for the application of Schengen Visa, type D (long stay visa).
	
Once the Schengen Visa, type D is granted, the applicant makes the first trip to Bulgaria for the submission of Application for Permanent Residence (PR).

MONTH 2-3	

Once the Permanent residence is approved, the applicant will then make a second trip to Bulgaria for the submission of Application for Bulgarian PR card. The applicant will receive the receipt of Bulgarian PR Card (three days after application). Then, the family reunification process can be started. Family members will obtain permanent residence in 3 months. 

MONTH 4-6

Increasing the invested amount to approximately EUR 1,024,000  by purchasing new government bonds for EUR 511 292 followed by application for a Bulgarian citizenship and passport with the Ministry of Justice. The investor may apply for Bulgarian citizenship & passport at the nearest Bulgarian embassy or general consulate.

MONTH 16-18	

Citizenship Certificates and passports are issued. The balance of CI professional fee is paid.  

MONTH 19-20	

Main applicant

Spouse

Dependents over 16 years

Compulsory background checks are payable to the Government who appoints a preferred due diligence agency. These agencies use various international and local sources such as Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies. These fees are payable upon the submission of the application.

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The investment is payable only after the citizenship approval, not before

No need to renounce your current citizenship(s) 

No notification to your home country on your new citizenship

No physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly

No interview, language test, education or management experience required

Visa-free access over 156 countries including Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong

St kitts and nevis Citizenship allows you to stay in United Kingdom for 6 months at a time

Reputable second passport easy to obtain visas when required

Possibility to take up residence in St. Kitts and Nevis and in most of the CARICOM member countries at any time and for any length of time

Biometric Passport also known as an e-passport or a digital passport which increases the security and reduces the chances of forgery

No taxes on capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance; No taxes for non-residents

Ability to open bank accounts in reliable banking institutions worldwide with this passport

Duty-Free trading in the Caribbean

No restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital 

Generous incentive packages including corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits and export allowance

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To be eligible for the citizenship of St Kitts & Nevis under its Citizenship by Investment Program, there are two options to choose from.

St. Kitts and Nevis, also known in the country&#8217;s constitution as Saint Christopher and Nevis, has been independent since 1983 and forms part of the Lesser Antilles, which is a group of islands located 2,000 km to the southeast of Miami. The Federation comprises two islands, Nevis and St. Kitts, and the truly appropriate slogan of the local tourism authority is: “Two islands, one paradise”.
The Federation is a member of the United Nations (UN), the British Commonwealth, of the Organization of American States (OAS), CARICOM and various other international organizations. The headquarters of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is located St. Kitts and maintains the stability of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD), the national currency of most Eastern Caribbean countries, which is tied to the USA dollar. The head of state is the Queen of England, as St. Kitts and Nevis is a well-functioning democracy based on the British parliamentary system and H.E Minister Timothy Harris is the current Prime Minister.

The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship-by-investment program has been in operation since 1984, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. This makes it the oldest existing citizenship-by-investment program and one of the most reputable.  Applicants obtain an irrevocable St Kitts and Nevis passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality. 



The St. Kitts &amp; Nevis Citizenship by investment program is based on the statute which means the granted citizenship may not be revoked regardless any changes of governmental officers or amendments to the citizenship legislation. The legal basis regarding citizenship-by-investment is contained in Part II, § 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act, 1984 and the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Regulations, 2011.

Oldest fast-track program established in 1984

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.

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