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What are the benefits of a international investment?
Visa-free travel
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 provide 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.

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:
Visa-free travel through Europe and the Schengen area
Low physical presence requirement – only spend 35 days in Portugal in five years
No government contribution – 100% of the funds go into your investment
A foreign currency asset that earns rental income
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.

Irish Immigrant Investor Programme: Qualifying criteria
As a means to encourage economic growth, the Immigrant Investment 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:
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.
Get Montenegro citizenship through investment
Montenegro might be small, but it has a lot to offer. With its natural beauty overlooking the Adriatic Sea, traditional Venetian villages and friendly locals, this nation is becoming a magnet for tourism and business-focused economic investment. Gain citizenship for life with the right to live and work in the country through Montenegro’s new citizenship-by-investment programme.

Montenegro citizenship-by-investment: Qualifying criteria
Depending on where the selected projects are, you have a choice of the following investment levels:
Benefits of Montenegro's citizenship-by-investment programme
Freedom of movement
Reside, work or study in Montenegro and visa-free travel to more than 120 countries.
Affordable income tax
At 9%, Montenegro has one of the lowest personal income tax rates in the world.
Anticipated EU membership
Montenegro is on track to join the European Union in 2025 as its newest member.
No residency requirement
No physical residency requirement before or after citizenship is granted. Only one visit required after the approval in principle is received.
Access to E-2 Treaty Investor visa
Access to the US E-2 Treaty Investor visa which allows citizens of Montenegro to operate a business and reside in the US.
Quick processing
Foreign investors can obtain a Montenegro citizenship in as short as six months from the date of application.
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.

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 6-months and has a number of requirements which the main applicant must meet, including:
The total cost of the MPRP is approximately €160,000 per family, plus professional fees. The main applicant and family members must also hold full EU medical insurance to the value of €50,000 for an indefinite period.
Benefits of the MPRP
Freedom of movement
Physical relocation to Malta is possible but not mandatory. Residency in Malta requires no minimum days spend 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.
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.

Malta ESDI: Qualifying criteria
Applicants must meet all four of the following requirements:
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.
United Kingdom Tier 1 Investor Visa
The UK has long held a powerful political, financial and cultural influence around the world. To this day, the country remains a highly favoured and lucrative business destination for international investors. Living in the UK also offers a unique combination of bustling cities, quaint villages, a beautiful countryside and many historical landmarks.

Settlement through investment
The country’s Tier 1 Immigration programme provides the opportunity to enter one of the top economies and most prominent finance and commerce centres in the world. To qualify, you have to comply with the following requirement.
Tier 1 Investor Visa: Qualifying criteria
For the Tier 1 programme, there is only one investment option
Benefits of the Tier 1 Investor Visa
Life in the UK
You and your family can live and work in the UK while investing in active UK businesses.
Access to great education and medical facilities
Gain access to the UK education system and one of the best free healthcare services in the world.
Path to citizenship
The £2 million investment puts you on the road to settlement in the UK after five years. Accelerated settlement can be achieved by upping the investment amount: £5 million gets settlement after three years, and £10 million earns settlement after just two. Thereafter you can apply to naturalise as a British citizen.
No language test
You do not need to pass any English language tests or satisfy the maintenance requirements associated with many other visa categories.
Our expert consultants can help you determine which programme will best suit your needs and take you through the entire process.
US & Caribbean
The United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor programme
The US EB-5 visa is a route to permanent US residency for those looking to make a significant investment in the USA. It’s currently the fastest route to obtain a green card for you and your family.

Green card through investment
The EB-5 visa rewards investors and their family (spouse and dependants under the age of 21) with a green card (permanent residence) and the initial application process takes around 24 months. We can ensure you have credible legal advice and consultation, as the steps for your application can be complex and the correct selection of project imperative.
EB-5 citizenship-by-investment: Qualifying criteria
For the EB-5 programme there are two qualifying investment options. Our immigration specialists can help you choose the one that’s right for you.
Benefits of the EB-5 investment programme
Qualify for a green card
Permanent green card holders may live and work in the USA and can enjoy almost all the same benefits as US citizens.
Live anywhere in the USA
You may live, study, work, build a business and retire anywhere in the USA, not only in the state where you invest.
High standard of living
America has one of the highest standards of living in the world with a world-class education system and medical facilities.
Investor requirements
There are no specific investor requirements regarding business training and no points system. The source of funds can be a gift or inheritance.
Grenada's citizenship-by-investment programme
Grenada has a lot to offer its residents, with its lush tropical island lifestyle and beautiful white sand beaches. The process of gaining Grenadian citizenship is fast, easy and you don’t have to forfeit your current citizenship.
This is an ideal route for families looking to gain a second passport. Financially dependent adult children up to the age of 29, parents over the age of 55 and single siblings with no children may also be included in the application.

Grenada citizenship-by-investment: Qualifying criteria
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years of age, meet the due diligence requirements and be able to meet one of the following options:
Benefits of Grenada's citizenship-by-investment programme
Freedom of movement
Visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including the EU, the UK and China.
Access to E-2 Treaty Investor visa
Access to the US E-2 Treaty Investor visa which allows citizens of Grenada to operate a business and reside in the US.
Quick processing
Foreign investors can obtain a Montenegro citizenship in as short as six months from the date of application.
Family benefits
Adult children up to the age of 29, parents over the age of 55 and single siblings with no children may also be included in the application.
No residency requirement
No physical residency requirement before or after citizenship is granted and no need to visit Grenada during the application process.
Tax benefits
Grenada has a source-based income tax with no wealth or inheritance tax. There are no taxes on the repatriation of profits.
Our expert consultants can help you determine which programme will best suit your needs and take you through the entire process.
Australia
Australia’s Provisional Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188)
Renowned for its winding waterways, endless sunshine and world-class beachfronts, Australia has long been a hub for expats – and it’s easy to see why. The country’s cities consistently rank at the top for liveability and combined with its burgeoning job market and strong economy, it’s no wonder why so many choose to have a go at life in the land Down Under. Today, the country offers a variety of options for those interested in the Business Innovation and Investment Visa. Separated into two stages – first provisional and then permanent – this visa allows investors willing to make a significant contribution to the Australian economy to live and work in the country.
Provisional residency through investment
The subclass 188 visa has five streams available through the Department of Home Affairs' Business Innovation and Investment Programme, each requiring different levels of business experience and offering various benefits.

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188): Qualifying criteria
Benefits of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Life in Australia
Work, operate a business or study in Australia.
Pathway to permanent residency
Become eligible for permanent residency by applying for a Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888).
Family benefits
Include your family members in your application to join you in Australia. They will receive full work and study rights.
Travel potential
Travel in and out of Australia as much as you wish while the visa is valid.
Australia’s Permanent Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 888)
The Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 888) visa is a permanent residency visa for those who hold a four-year provisional subclass 188 visa and are looking to continue to own and manage a business or investment activity in Australia.
Permanent residency through investment
The subclass 888 visa continues its five streams on from the subclass 188, available through the Department of Home Affairs' Business Innovation and Investment Programme, each requiring different levels of business experience and offering various benefits.

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888): Qualifying criteria
Benefits of the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
Medical insurance
Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses.
Pathway to citizenship
If eligible, the 888 subclass opens up the opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship.
Family benefits
You and your family can work, study and live in Australia as permanent residents for five years.
Travel benefits
Travel to and from Australia any time within five years of the visa being granted.
Our expert consultants can help you determine which programme will best suit your needs and take you through the entire process.
Get Mauritian residency through investment
Mauritius may be renowned for its snow-white sands, swaying palms and sapphire waters; but what sets this Indian Ocean island apart from your standard, far-off beach utopia is its high standard of living, modern infrastructure, efficient public services and political and social stability – what’s not to love?

Mauritius residency-by-investment: Qualifying criteria
The Mauritius investment programme permits the investor and family members to obtain long term residency status.
There are several different routes to residency, and you’ll have to meet one of the following requirements:Benefits of the Mauritius citizenship programme
Straightforward residency
A simple, efficient and uncomplicated process to residency, which can lead to a renewable 20-year permanent residency permit. Initial permit can be approved in just three months.
Residence for the whole family
The programme can cover investors, their spouses, children under the age of 24 as well as parents and/or parents-in-law
Very low capital outlay for retirement visas
USD 1,500 monthly or a sum by instalments amounting to at least USD 18,000 annually
Low physical presence requirement
No physical residency requirement and no minimum number of days required to maintain residency status
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Investment migration webinar
Australian business innovation and investment visas
14:00 - 6 May 2021
In this webinar, we’ll provide you with an overview of Australian's business innovation and investment visas as well as some of the other visa opportunities currently available.
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