Residency by Investment

How to Choose the Right Residency Visa?

Which Countries Grant Permanent Residency?

First Express Citizenship & Residency offers legal services and advice on residence by investment programs for top countries worldwide. Portugal, Greece, and Cyprus are the most successful European permanent residency programs. They allow non-European individuals and families to benefit from a high quality of life, a favorable business and tax environment, and the possibility of obtaining lifetime citizenship. Canada Start-Up Visa is one of the top programs for global entrepreneurs and families seeking permanent residency and relocating, enjoying high living standards and outstanding business opportunities.

• Residency by Property Investment
  Residency by property investment programs allows investors and families to relocate to their selected country anytime and have the right to work, study, and receive healthcare in the new country of residence.
  
  Malta, Portugal, and Greece offer investors and families the freedom to move within Schengen countries and enjoy safety, security, and excellent living standards. For instance, acquiring premium property in Greece allows non-EU investors and families to obtain permanent residence permits within six months. You renew it every five years when maintaining the property.
  
  Malta Permanent Residency by property investment is a reasonable option for applicants seeking a lifetime residence certificate and permit within eight months. Portugal offers investors favorable terms, where they can choose a commercially approved real estate option and include spouse and financially dependent children under the age of twenty-five and parents above the age of fifty-five in the same application.
  
  You can select the investment property remotely. There is no need to live in the EU State where they invested to receive citizenship. For example, Portugal's Golden Visa program grants citizenship five years after making the initial investment.
• Cost of Residency by Investment
  The Cost of Residency by Investment varies from one country to another. The Cyprus Residency by Investment program allows successful applicants and their families to get a Cyprus immigration permit with an unlimited duration within two months. In 2023, applicants obtain Cyprus permanent residence by investing at least €300,000 in real estate or securities and showing an annual income of €50,000. If the applicant invests in a residential property, his income must be entirely from abroad. If he chooses any other investment options, his total income or part of it may also be from Cyprus.
  
  Many will ask, “How much do I need to invest to get Canada PR?” To invest in the government, you must provide the Canadian government $150,000 – CAD 800,000. After some time, the government will provide you with a Permanent Residency. To qualify for an investor visa to open a business, you must provide proof of $350,000 . You will also have to provide your net worth. This amount can range (depending on which province you are applying to) from $350,000 .
  Tier 1 UK investor visa was replaced with two new types of visas, the UK innovator visa and the start-up visa. These are intended for businessmen who are eager and capable of establishing startups. This is a significant difference from the previous entrepreneur visa. Now, the applicant must have a unique business plan, and he/she must have the necessary skills, experience, and market awareness to run the business, as well as evidence of structured planning. This includes the possibility of job creation and expansion into both national and global markets.
• Residency Requirements
  To qualify for any of the European Residency and Golden Visa programs, the investor can apply directly through an authorized and government-approved agent like FIRST EXPRESS and must fulfill specific requirements:
  • Non-European Nationality
  The applicant should be non-European, non-Swiss, or non-EEA.
  
  • Provide all proper documentation.
  such as a copy of a passport or other government-issued travel documents
  
  • Investment
  You should reach the qualifying minimum investment amount.
  
  • Clean Criminal Record
  Applicant should Have a clean criminal record.
  
  • Fulfilling Minimum visit period
  Visit and spend a minimum number of days in the country as requested.