To benefit from the scheme for obtaining a Cypriot passport/nationality through investment, a foreign applicant may proceed with investments under at least one of the 4 categories mentioned below, as follows:

1. Investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) or in financial assets of Cyprus companies or Cyprus organizations that are licensed by CySeC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission)
2. Investment by purchasing or by incorporation or by participating in companies or business organizations established in the Republic of Cyprus
3. Investment in Property in the Republic of Cyprus
4. Combination of investments in any of the above mentioned categories

Advantages of the Cyprus investors’ passport scheme:

The Cyprus passport grants you all the advantages of being a European national, including among others, the right to free movement and residency within the European Union. There is no requirement under the Scheme for the applicants to live or physically reside in Cyprus before or during the procedure of applying for the citizenship. The procedure is quick as the application is processed within a few months.

The Island of Dominica offers the most affordable legal Citizenship-by-Investment Program in the world.

For families looking for second citizenship, the investment schedule is listed below:

When the investor has been approved, the payment is made to a Dominica Government account. Once the required background interview is completed and documents submitted, a Certificate of Naturalization and Passport may be issued in as fast as (8) weeks.

Dominica imposes no residency requirements and no taxes on non-residents; however, residents of Dominica are subject to substantial taxes on income produced on the island.

There are currently (2) options offered by the Government to qualify for the Citizenship by Investment Program:

The first option includes (2) citizenships, and is ideal where there are at least (2) main applicants. The minimum investment required is of US $1.000.000, which includes full ownership of (1) bedroom luxury apartment at Mount Cinnamon Hotel, and (2) shares in the operating profits of the entire hotel business.

The second option offers (1) citizenship, and requires a minimum investment of US $500,000, which includes a (50%) interest in a luxury one bedroom apartment, and (1) share in the operating profits of the entire hotel business. Additional fees will apply for all supplementary applicants.

The application process is quicker than in other programs, and will be approved within (60) days of submission with a passport issued immediately thereafter.

There is no requirement to visit Grenada in order to qualify for citizenship, although all applicants are subject to a strict background check.

The Spanish government has approved a law granting automatic Spanish residency to non-EU citizens who invest Euros 500,000 in Real Estate.

The residency will:

• Entitle investors to obtain a (2) year residency permit, renewable every (2) years as long as the investment threshold of Euros 500, 000 is maintained
• Ensure travel without a visa within the EU countries and “Schengen zone”
• Allow family re-unification
• Entitle you to apply for Permanent Residency if you spend (5) years (over 6 month/year) in the country. At that point, you would no longer need to retain the investment.

To qualify for the Spanish Residency the applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

• Not to have entered or stayed illegally in Spanish territory
• To be (18) years or older
• Not to have a criminal record
• Not to have been denied entry in any of the Schengen countries
• Have public or private health insurance authorized to operate in Spain
• Have sufficient economic means to cover personal and family living expenses
• Prove ownership of one or more immovable properties in Spain with an overall net investment contribution of more Euros 500.000. Financing is possible for amounts in excess of Euros 500.000.
• Proof of investment must be issued through a Registry of Property certificate attesting to ownership, or, if the ownership title is not yet registered, via a copy of the acquisition public deed and proof of filing the deed in the Registry.

In addition to the residency application process, our local associate can assist you in finding suitable property across the Spanish territory, through an exclusive access to its full and unique property portfolio.

The Citizenship by Investment Program of St. Kitts & Nevis, established in 1984, is the longest-standing and most respected Citizenship-by-investment initiative in the world.

There are currently (2) options available to qualify for the Citizenship by Investment Program:

1. S.I.D.F (Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation) Contribution: 
   

   In order to qualify, the investor commits a non-refundable S.I.D.F. charitable donation of:

   • US$250k for a single person
   • US$300k for a family of (4).
   • US$350k for a family of (5).
   • US$450k for (6) or more persons.

   The complete process usually takes from (3) to (6) months.

2. ACQUISITION OF APPROVED REAL ESTATE:

   To qualify, the investor must enter into contract to purchase real estate with a minimum value of US $ 400.000. Once approved and the developer receives initial deposit (usually 10-20%), the investor may apply for Citizenship.

   The island federation imposes no residency requirements and no income, wealth or inheritance taxes. There is no requirement to visit St. Kitts & Nevis in order to qualify for citizenship, although all applicants are subject to a strict background check.

   The granting of citizenship is at the sole discretion of the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and there is no guarantee that the applicant will be approved.