Immigration By Investment
Global Mobility at Your Fingertips…
Second passports and residencies give global mobility through visa-free travel, an opportunity to expand your business internationally, and access to services in other countries. Citizenship by investment programmes in various countries also offer potential tax benefits and greater security for many families. This approach, often known as investment migration, lets you diversify your wealth portfolio and protect your future against political or economic uncertainty.
What Is Immigration by Investment?
A number of countries offer residency and/or citizenship by investment programmes that allow an individual to make a qualifying investment in the country to obtain residency or direct citizenship. Immigration by investment offers a fast track to residency or citizenship through a qualifying contribution to a country’s economy. Depending on the programme, you might invest in government bonds, real estate, a development fund, or a donation to a government-approved project. Some residency by investment programmes also provide routes to permanent residency or eventual citizenship.
In return, the investor is given either:
Direct citizenship once the investment amount has been deposited in the government-approved fund or bonds. The investor is issued a passport of the country, which acts as a strong second passport that gives visa-free access to most countries in the world. These programmes are known as Citizenship By Investment or CBI programmes.
Advantages of Investment by Immigration
The key benefits often include expanded global mobility because a second passport can allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more nations. This strategy effectively protects assets by placing wealth in stable regions and safeguarding them against economic or geopolitical changes.
Investment by immigration supports business expansion, allowing you to operate in another country and benefit from more favourable business environments. It also provides family security as residency or citizenship can be extended to qualifying family members.
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes
CBI programmes grant you full citizenship rights, including a passport, after making a qualifying investment. These are popular options for those seeking a second nationality with minimal waiting times.
Countries with Citizenship by Investment Programmes
There are dozens of countries that offer CBI programmes. However, the countries with the most popular citizenship by investment programmes, which provide easy visa free access to 120 plus countries are listed below:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Dominica
- Grenada
- St Lucia
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Vanuatu
- Turkey
Our comparison table allows you to compare each programme in terms of costs, timeline, and benefits offered.
Residency by Investment (RBI) Programmes
RBI initiatives legally grant long-term residency in exchange for an approved contribution. While some programmes do not guarantee instant passports, they can lead to permanent residency and citizenship after several years of living in the country.
Countries with Residency by Investment Programmes
- Greece
- Portugal
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Cyprus
- Cambodia
- Dubai
A residency investment visa in an EU country, such as Greece, Portugal, Malta, or Cyprus, allows you visa-free access to all Schengen countries. You can also relocate your whole family with an EU Golden Visa to the relevant country.
Please view our comparison table to get an idea of the costs involved, the types of investments permitted, the benefits of each Golden Visa, and whether it leads to a citizenship or passport of the country.
How Premier Consultancy Can Help
Expert Advice and Guidance
An investment visa in a CBI or RBI programme requires a significant sum of money, so it is important that you make the right decision. At Premier Consultancy, our experienced Immigration Advisors can guide you through different options and help you choose the right programme that helps you achieve your personal and business objectives. Our mission is to guide you through each step, starting from personal consultation and assessing financial goals, timelines, and family considerations to determine the most suitable programme.
Each client is different, and we seek to understand that their needs and objectives for getting a second citizenship may vary. Our Immigration Advisors are highly experienced in the field of immigration by investment. They will discuss and understand your reasons for getting a second citizenship, and based on your specific goals and objectives, offer you a tailored solution that meets your budget requirements.
Streamlined Processing
Every programme has unique requirements, processing times, and investment levels, so you should consult an expert before making decisions. Premier Consultancy understands the complexities of international regulations in the countries offering citizenship by investment. Our specialists will guide you through investment visa and residency options, assist in preparing and submitting necessary paperwork, and ensure that your application meets the specific country’s legal and financial obligations.
We will allocate one of our highly experienced case officers to each passport application, who will work under the supervision of an experienced Immigration Advisor to prepare your file and submit it to the relevant government authorities.
Ongoing Support
We will keep you posted every step of the way until your Golden Visa or passport is delivered. We will also help you stay up-to-date with policy changes, processing updates, and new opportunities to provide ongoing support and help you maintain or upgrade your status.Interested in investment migration or seeking a second passport through countries with citizenship by investment? Contact Premier Consultancy.