Citizenship and Residence by Investment

Advantages of the Program

1. The U.S. EB-5 immigrant investor visa program is the most flexible in the world. The U.S. has no requirement as to age, business training and experiences or language skills. Permanent residents need not be continuously and physically present in the United States, and they can maintain business and professional relations in their country of origin. U.S. EB-5 is the fastest track to obtain permanent residency in comparison to other immigration paths.
2. The U.S. immigrant investor visa program also allows investors a great deal of freedom because it does not require immigrant investors to manage their investment on a daily basis, but rather, to ‘actively engage’ in a business enterprise, meaning they can be limited partners and pursue other professional or personal ventures.
3. Moreover, should the investor and his family elect to become U.S. citizens, the time spent as conditional permanent residents is credited towards the five year lawful permanent residency requirement for the U.S. citizenship. As a permanent resident, the investor and his or her family are free to return to their homeland for visits or business purposes, as long as a residence is maintained in the United States.

Benefits of the EB-5 Investor Visa

1. Upon receipt of conditional permanent resident status, the investor’s family (spouse and children under age of 21 at the time of application) are entitled to the same benefit as other lawful permanent residents. Some of these benefits include:
   1. Fastest immigration track to acquire permanent residency (as short as 6-9 months vary by cases).
   2. Living and working anywhere in the U.S.
   3. No employment authorization required to accept employment.
   4. Ability to develop and run your own business.
   5. Sponsor green cards for your relatives.
   6. Travel outside of the United States and return to the United States without a visa.
   7. Education benefits of permanent residents such as admission to state universities at resident cost.
2. Become a U.S. citizen once you have been a permanent resident for more than five years.

Immigrant Investor Qualifications

1. Investment 500,000 USD in Regional Center.
2. Sources of investment funds are legal.
3. The main applicant is over 21-year-old.
4. The main applicant must go to U.S.A onetime during 6 months.
5. The main applicant, spouse & under 21-year-old children can be included in the petition.
6. No limitation on choice of residential city.
7. No restriction on applicant’s business background.
8. No restriction on applicant’s education background.
9. No English proficiency requirement.

CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis is a magnificent place situated in the West Indies, south of St. Barth’s and St Martin, having a very nice and cool climate all year around with average temperatures of 29 C. This peaceful country is well known for its political and democratic stability.
The former British colony is an independent state since 1983, with a democratically elected government and parliamentary system as UK derived common law, having also English as official language.
St. Kitts & Nevis highly standard Citizenship by Investment program has enormous benefits and is ensuring freedom to visa-free travels for you and your entire family in more than 120 countries worldwide.

1. Visa-free travel 125+
2. Oldest option
3. Investment: Real estate/ Donation
4. From 150,000 USD
5. Passport: 2-3 months

Antigua & Barbuda
The tropical islands of Antigua & Barbuda located in the heart of the Caribbean are the perfect idyllic place rich in vegetation, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant vegetation, with a very pleasant and cool weather around the year.
The area of Antigua is 108 square miles, while Barbuda is 62 square miles and average population is about 80,000

1. Visa-free travel 130+
2. Canada and celebrities
3. Investment: Real estate/ Donation
4. From 100,000 USD
5. Passport: 3-6 months

Dominica
Dominica was named after the day of the week when Christopher Columbus spotted the island and is situated between two French territories Martinique and Guadeloupe and is well known as the Nature Island, the best preserved from all Caribbean archipelago.

1. Visa-free travel 120+
2. Cheapest option
3. Investment: Real estate/ Donation
4. From 100,000 USD
5. Passport: 2-6 months

Grenada
The island state of Grenada is located in the southeast Caribbean Sea, northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is also known as the “Spice Island “, having large export production quantities of nutmeg and maize.

1. Visa-free travel 141
2. US E2 Visa
3. Investment: Real estate/ Donation
4. From 150,000 USD
5. Passport: 2-4 months

Cyprus ( by Real Estate ) :
Cyprus is one of most stunning natural environment of the world; located right in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, is framed by three continents. The island’s ideal strategic location has shaped its history and civilization throughout the centuries. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and a member of the European Union since 2004.
The breathtaking and spectacular landscapes and enviable climate, along with European culture and ancient inheritance, makes Cyprus one of the most desirable places in the world. Besides having one of the best infrastructure adding here also two large airports as Larnaca and Pafos, Cyprus has also a strong financial system which qualifies this country for a high level business centre.

1. EU citizenship
2. Profitable investment
3. Investment: Real estate
4. From 2,000,000 euro
5. Passport: 6 months

Malta
The Republic of Malta is one of the most stable and efficient economical and political European states. Its archipelago is consisted of 3 islands but the biggest and most developed one is Malta.
Beside beautiful sites and landscapes, its friendly and cosy climate is attracting millions of visitors and being a part of Europe Union and also a Schengen alliance full partner, its Malta citizenship by investment program is by far a very attractive asset.
Due to its severe background checks and strict application process, only highly respectable clients will be admitted and will have citizenship granted.

1. EU passport
2. High standard of living
3. Investment: Mixed
4. From 800,000 euro
5. Passport: 12 months

Vanuatu
Vanuatu Honorary Citizenship
The Development Support Program (DSP)

1. Visa-free travel 125+
2. Fastest option
3. Investment: Donation
4. From 130,000 USD
5. Passport: 1-2 months

PORTUGAL RESIDENCE VISA
Situated in the extreme south-west of Europe, Portugal is an important attraction for tourists from all over the world with its mild friendly climate, sunshine days and over 850 km of splendid beaches by the Atlantic Ocean. Its unique cultural heritage, tradition combined with modern trends and one of the best cuisines can make all together the perfect paradise package for any tourist or possible investor.
Portugal has an impressive history legacy spread all over the world on its previous colonies from Brazil till Indochina and succeed to create one of the most safe and stable political system. Based on these facts, Portugal developed a Golden Residence Permit Program, well implemented and successful which allows the applicant to visa-free travel within entire Europe Union and Schengen countries. After a compulsory period of at least 6 years, the foreign national is entitled to apply for full citizenship.

MONTENEGRO RESIDENCE VISA
Montenegro is the smallest ex-Yugoslav Republic country but one of the most beautiful and promising, having a wide range of investment possibilities with outstanding geographical diversities and landscapes. Its beautiful beaches spread on more than 290 km of coast line and amazing Bay – Bay of Boka Kotorska together with many lakes, canyons, rivers and high mountains of Inner Montenegro are the perfect assembly for a very attractive destination and desirable site to live in.
The vast influence of different cultures such as Venetian, Byzantine, Turkish, French and the stability of political environment are completing the whole attraction package of this country. The climate is also very friendly, typical for southern Europe with warm summers and mild winters.
Bulgaria:
Benefits of Acquiring Bulgarian Citizenship
Bulgarian citizenship offers a number of benefits:

1. Bulgarian citizens are full citizens of the European Union (‘EU’), and are entitled to ‘freedom of movement’ (including visa-free travel to the remaining 27 member states of the EU and a large number of other countries to which the EU applies a common visa policy);
2. the right to establish or own a business in Bulgaria or any other EU or EEA state or Switzerland;
3. the right to acquire land or immovable property in Bulgaria and a number of other EU countries which may otherwise restrict access to foreign nationals;
4. various rights to access the education systems of Bulgaria and the member states of the EU (including eg, to pay fees at “home/EU” rates at institutions of higher and further education, to receive student loans and financial assistance;
5. the right to obtain medical assistance in Bulgaria and elsewhere in the EU (if you are in another member state as a student, visitor, worker, business person, etc).

Moldova: (Donation)

1. European citizenship
2. Cheapest option
3. Investment: Contribution to PIF
4. From 100,000 euro
5. Passport: 3 months

Turkey:
Georgia:

1. Minimum Investment for Property Owner Residence Permit to Be Raised to US$100,000 from $35,000
2. Minimum Investment for Investor Residence Permit to Be Raised to US$300,000 from US$112,000

Armenia:

1. Obtaining Armenian Residence Permit by Investing $19,000 in Vacation Property
2. Armenia’s Hospitality Ranking Is the Highest in the Region
3. Armenia Introduces Substantial Tax Benefits for IT Start-Ups

Which is the best citizenship by investment program for you?
You can consider the citizenship programs from different aspects.

Time = Minimum time to get passport in months
Type = B (government bond), D (donation), R (real estate)
Investment = Minimum investment in1000 euro in Europe and 1000 USD in other countries
Donation = Alternative option (required in Malta and Vanuatu)