A Selection of Prime Citizenship Programs
Citizenship is the relationship between an individual and a nation state whereby the state grants the citizen certain rights, such as the right to vote, work and own property, and in return the citizen accepts the responsibility of upholding the laws and customs of that state. Citizenship unites different people under a common identity.
Traditional means of acquiring citizenship and the corresponding passports have been birth, naturalization and marriage. Naturalization is the process by which a resident of a country can acquire citizenship usually by residing in that country for a certain number of years. Since 1984 investment in the host country has been another way of acquiring citizenship.
WHY DO PEOPLE INVEST IN A SECOND CITIZENSHIP?
There are many reasons to invest in a second citizenship, from personal safety to increased global mobility. Applications can be approved in as little as three months, resulting in citizenship for life, a valid passport, visa-free travel and more. Economic citizenship opens up a world of possibilities to high net worth investors.
Security
A second passport from a stable, peaceful country can be life-saving in the event of any kind of political unrest in one’s home country. This type of insurance is priceless for investors and their families.
Business
New business opportunities open up to participants in citizenship by investment programs as they can now do business in the host country as well as travel abroad more freely.
Tax Management
Dual citizenship may prove advantageous for tax optimization purposes. For example, some countries only tax income earned from that country and do not subject capital gains to taxes either. This allows investors to manage their wealth more efficiently and effectively.
Family
Most citizenship by investment programs are available to the family members of the main applicant. This means that investors can secure a better future for their spouse and children. Second citizenships offer access to world-class health care, education and an improved lifestyle.
Education
Education is the foundation of a successful life as a global citizen. Investing in a second citizenship can open up access to the best schools in the world for applicants and their children by qualifying them for domestic rather than international tuition fees.
WHICH COUNTRIES OFFER CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS?
Many countries offer citizenship by investment programs. The number of these programs is constantly increasing as more and more countries realize the economic advantages of opening their doors to immigrant investors.
Antigua and Barbuda offers one of the most competitive citizenship programs in the Caribbean. Options start from USD 100,000 and citizens of Antigua and Barbuda have visa-free access to 151 destinations, including top business and lifestyle destinations. Contact us now
Austria has one of the world’s strongest passports providing its holders with visa-free access to 187 destinations worldwide, along with settlement rights in all EU member states. Options for obtaining Austrian citizenship start from a minimum investment of EUR 3 million. Contact us now
Grenada has the only Caribbean citizenship program that offers successful applicants with visa-free access to China. With options starting from USD 150,000, the Grenadian Citizenship-by-Investment Program provides a great balance between the benefits it provides and the required financial contribution. Contact us now
The Malta Individual Investor Program is the world’s leading citizenship program. For a minimum contribution of approximately EUR 1 million, successful applicants can acquire Maltese citizenship that offers safety and security by providing a better quality of life and the right to live, work, and study in all EU member states. Contact us now
The Montenegro Citizenship-by-Investment Program offers increased global mobility with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 124 destinations including the countries of Europe’s Schengen Area, as well as Russia and the UAE. The program is exclusively limited to 2,000 applicants and a minimum contribution of EUR 350,000 is required. Contact us now
St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the strongest passports among all the Caribbean citizenship programs. For a minimum contribution of USD 150,000, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 156 destinations. Contact us now
The St. Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Program offers increased global mobility and opportunity by providing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 146 destinations around the world. For a contribution of USD 100,000, applicants can acquire their passports in as little as four months.Contact us now
The Turkey Citizenship-by-Investment Program offers citizenship of a country with links to both Asia and Europe that has access to markets in both regions. The Turkish passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 111 destinations around the world. For a real estate investment of USD 250,000, passports can be acquired in six to nine months. Contact us now
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