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Charting your route to global citizenship

We know the citizenship-by-investment process may feel daunting. For over 20 years we've been assisting people with their complex cross-border financial and emigration needs. We work with you to find the programme that has the best fit for you and your family. All of the programme costs are covered in detail so you can be sure of the financial commitments from the very beginning.

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A professional concierge service to hold your hand through the entire process.

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Full guidance and assistance to secure the necessary documents for a comprehensive application.

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Application proofing and submissions with qualified agents.

What are the benefits of citizenship-by-investment?

Global mobility

Travel legally and with ease to more than 120 countries worldwide.

Tax benefits

Reduced tax burdens and smart tax planning options.

Financial protection

Having a second passport makes it much easier to open an offshore bank account and provides access to more diverse investment options.

Lifestyle and generational benefits

You and your family will be able to take advantage of all the perks dual citizenship has to offer, such as world-class healthcare and education.

Europe

Golden Visa Portugal

Golden Visa Portugal is a unique residency-by-investment solution. The Golden Visa not only allows the holder to live and work in Portugal, but also affords you the right to visa-free travel throughout the European Schengen Area. 
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Gain Portuguese residency for you and your family

We have been at the forefront of GVP applications since the programme's inception and are the GVP market leaders. The steps can be complex, but we have key partnerships with legal advisors and consultants in Portugal across all critical areas.

Golden Visa Portugal: Qualifying criteria

There are a number of routes to qualify for the Golden Residence Permit Programme. Our experts can help pick the right one for you depending on your unique circumstances.

The three most popular routes to Golden Visa residency are:

  1. Property investment of €280,000

    The property must be located in a qualified low-density area* and either:

    • Over 30 years old, or
    • Within an urban regeneration zone

    *We are very particular about the low-density areas we promote and will only encourage investment in areas where we feel there will be growth.

  2. Private Equity Fund investment of €500,000

    • In the acquisition of investment funds or venture capital dedicated to the capitalisation of companies
    • 60% of the funds need to be invested into commercial companies within the national territory

  3. Property investment of €500,000

    Real estate investment into a property with a minimum value of €500,000.

    Guidelines:

    • Multiple properties can be purchased
    • All property can be rented out
    • Property must be in the interior or on the islands of Azores and Madeira and cannot be in Greater Lisbon, Porto or The Algarve

Benefits of Portugal's Golden Visa Programme

Visa-free travel through Europe and the Schengen area

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Low physical presence requirement – only spend 35 days in Portugal in five years

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No government contribution – 100% of the funds go into your investment

A foreign currency asset that earns rental income

We're here to help. Let our expert advisers answer all of your questions.

Irish Immigrant Investor Programme

Although the country is famed for its mighty cliffs, rolling hills and megalithic monuments, Ireland has turned into quite the entrepreneurial paradise as of late – staking a claim as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Eurozone. Today, the country offers a wealth of opportunities when it comes to lifestyle, business and education.
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Irish Immigrant Investor Programme: Qualifying criteria

As a means to encourage economic growth, the Immigrant Investor Programme offers families access to Irish residency in exchange for an approved investment in the country’s rapidly growing economy.

Options are divided into four tracks:

  1. Investment fund

    Particularly popular among investors as it can deliver a return on investment. You’ll be required to invest €1 million into a qualifying fund for at least three years. 

  2. Enterprise investment

    You must invest €1 million into a qualifying Irish enterprise for at least three years. The enterprise can be an existing business, or you can start a new one. The only conditions are that the enterprise must be registered in Ireland, and its headquarters must be located in the country.

  3. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

    Under this option, you must invest at least €2 million into one or more qualifying REITs for at least three years. The REIT must either be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange or have already applied for listing.

  4. Donation

    An endowment of no less than €500,000 into a public-benefit project in the fields of arts, sports, health, culture or education. If you invest with five or more other applicants, the individual investment is reduced to €400,000 per applicant.

Benefits of the Irish Immigrant Investor Programme

No need to relocate to Ireland

Irish residency can be maintained indefinitely, provided you visit Ireland once a year for at least a day.

Fast-growing economy

Ireland is one of the fastest growing economies in the EU and is home to the world's most successful technology companies.

High standard of living and education

Ireland's standard of living regularly ranks ahead of Canada, the United States and the UK. Irish universities are ranked in the top 1% of research producing institutions in the world.

Access to the UK and EU

The Irish passport is now the only passport that gives full access to the EU and, with a common travel agreement, allows for permanent residency in the UK.

We're here to help. Let our expert advisers answer all of your questions.

Malta Permanent Residence Programme

The newly revised Malta Permanent Residence Programme was originally launched in 2015 as the Malta Residency and Visa Programme and has become one of the most sought-after and successful residency-by-investment programmes.
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Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP): Qualifying criteria

The MPRP allows for the granting of indefinite residency to individuals and their families. The estimated programme timeline is around six months and has a number of requirements which the main applicant must meet, including:

  1. Real estate

    Hold a qualifying property in Malta for five years from the date of issuance of the residency certificate, through either of the following:

    • Purchase of property:

      • A minimum of €350,000 for properties in Malta (€300,000 for properties situated in Gozo and the South of Malta)

    • Lease of property:

      • A minimum of €12,000 per annum (€10,000 for properties situated in Gozo and the South of Malta)

  2. Government contribution

    Make a contribution to the Maltese government of €40,000 for administrative costs and then a further government contribution of either €58,000, if an applicant is taking the property lease investment path, or €28,000, if an applicant is pursuing the property purchase investment path.

  3. Charitable donation

    A €2,000 charitable donation/philanthropic donation must be made to a Maltese organisation as proof of genuine links and ties to Malta.

  4. Assets

    The main applicant is required to possess capital/assets of not less than €500,000 of which €150,000 must be in financial assets. The main applicant and family members must also hold full EU medical insurance to the value of €30,000 for an indefinite period.

Benefits of the MPRP

Global mobility

Physical relocation to Malta is possible but not mandatory. Residency in Malta requires no annual minimum days spent and offers visa-free travel throughout the Schengen area.

Family benefits

Residency for four generations of family members.

Affordable European residency option

Currently offers a very competitive and affordable programme compared to other European residency programmes.

Second residence solution

For countries that do not allow dual nationality, a second residence opens up global opportunity.

We're here to help. Let our expert advisers answer all of your questions.

Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (ESDI)

This unique island in the centre of the Mediterranean boasts crystal clear waters, fossil embellished cliffs and a remarkable history for its residents to enjoy. As Malta is a member of the EU, citizens have the right to move and reside freely in any other EU country. Citizenship granted through this programme is valid for life and can be passed on to future generations by descent.
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Malta ESDI: Qualifying criteria

Applicants must meet all four of the following requirements:

  1. Government contribution

    All individuals and families applying to the Malta ESDI programme are required to have held Maltese residency for either 12 or 36 months prior to the submission of their citizenship application. The main applicant’s government contribution amount directly corresponds to the residency time frame followed.

    • The main applicant must make a non-refundable contribution of €600,000 to the National Development and Social Fund, provided that the applicant has held residency in Malta for 36 months.
    • By exception, residency may be reduced to a 12-month period but the contribution for the main applicant will increase to €750,000.

    Please be advised that an additional €50,000 contribution is also applied to each dependant.

    Real estate investment: Property purchase or rental

    All applicants are required to fulfil one of the following property requirements:

    • Purchase residential real estate with a minimum value of €700,000, to be held for five years
    • Lease a residential property with a rental of at least €16,000 per annum for five years

  2. Charitable donation

    A €10,000 charitable donation/philanthropic donation must be made to a Maltese organisation as proof of genuine links and ties to Malta.

  3. Residence

    The main applicant and all adult applicants must have been legally resident in Malta, with proof of genuine links to Malta, for a minimum period of 36 months before the application for citizenship can be submitted. This is reduced to 12 months if the investor has chosen to pursue the expedited timeline.

Benefits of the Malta citizenship-by-investment programme

Freedom of movement

Reside, work or study in any of the EU countries and Switzerland, and travel visa-free to over 180 countries, including the USA.

Family benefits

Citizenship can be passed on to future generations by descent.

Quick processing

Two-step application process with your residence permit issued within 60 days and citizenship applications processed from 36-40 months/12-16 months depending on your chosen timeline.

Dual citizenship

Malta does not impose restrictions on dual citizenship.

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