Wealthy investors seeking citizenship of the European Union can apply for Cypriot citizenship under the Scheme for Naturalization of non-Cypriot Investors by Exception. Cyprus is a well-connected and centrally-located country in the European Union. It offers one of the most flexible investment immigration programs offering permanent residence or citizenship depending on the preferences of the…
The U.S. EB-5 visa, which offers permanent residence in return for investment, looks set for another temporary extension as part of a continuing resolution filed in the American House of Representatives. The resolution means the program is likely to be extended in its current form until April 28, 2017. Several unsuccessful attempts have been made…
Continued growth in demand for Portugal’s Golden Visa could be down to applicants wanting to give their families access to the European Union. Increasing the number of options children have in terms of where they can live is believed to be a key driver of high net worth individuals looking for permanent residency and citizenship…
Permanent residence in Mauritius is becoming popular with retirees and foreign investors alike, thanks to the island’s low tax rate. A residency permit is available on the tropical island in return for a minimum investment of $500,000, with tax rates of 15 per cent a major draw for those wishing to set up businesses. Provided…
Recent changes to the Hungarian permanent residency-by-investment program have made it more popular than ever. The European country moved in July 2016 to allow dependent children over the age of 18 and parents over 60 to be part of an application. Spouses and children under 18 were already allowable as dependents. At the same time,…