The Insider’s Guide to Residency by Investment Programs (RBI)
Residency by Investment (RBI) programs, often colloquially referred to as “Golden Visas,” offer a streamlined path to residency in exchange for a significant financial contribution to the host country. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of RBI programs, explore the key distinctions between RBI and Citizenship by Investment (CBI) schemes, and shed light on the myriad benefits they offer.
Spanish Golden Visa in 2024: would that be the end of the program?
Another European country is ending its investment residence permit program. This time it’s Spain. On July 24, 2024, the Government of Spain, led by the Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) and the left-wing party Sumar, submitted an amendment to Congress to begin the process of eliminating the Spanish Golden Visa program for any type of investment. The authorities plan to complete the process of eliminating the program by October 2024. But investors still have a chance to take part in the program and receive a Spanish Golden Visa.
How to obtain permanent residence in Italy: La Dolce Visa or Residenza Elettiva
Despite popular information, Italy has never tried to reward those investors who bought real estate in the country with a residence permit. It doesn’t matter how expensive. Thus, an Italian residence permit can be obtained without purchasing real estate. Moreover, there are several options.
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa: unique combined investment
The New Zealand Active Investor Plus visa is now available for investors to apply for residency in New Zealand (requires minimum investment of NZD 5 million). The main feature of the program is the ability to combine several types of investment opportunities at once. In this way, the applicant can reduce its investment risks. It is noteworthy that the New Zealand program has evolved over the course of its work. Local legislators took into account all previous experience working with investors to make their proposal more competitive in the investment residency market.
Residence permit in Europe. Hungarian residence permit type “Other purposes”
At the moment, there is no official program in Hungary, thanks to which investors can obtain a residence permit in Hungary for the purchase of real estate. However, owning real estate in Hungary may be the basis for obtaining a residence permit. Practically this option is subject to the conditions for applying a residence permit type “Other Purposes”.
Indonesia’s Golden Visa: new option in Southeast Asia
Another country in Southeast Asia has announced a visa program for investors and talents. According to local media reports, the Indonesia’s Golden Visa program will be launched as early as September 2023. Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, expressed his hopes that the new program will make a significant contribution to the country’s economic sector.
Saudi Arabia Visiting Investor visa 2023: what to expect?
Saudi Arabia has announced a new golden visa for foreign investors. The Saudi Arabia Visiting Investor visa is available to investors from 60 countries including Australia, China, France, Germany, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.
Citizenship of Serbia: a small Balkan country with big potential
The Republic of Serbia amends the law on citizenship. What does it mean? Who would be allowed to obtain Citizenship of Serbia. Recently it became known that the local government wants to build an official scheme for the naturalization procedure for those who have been legally residing in Serbia for at least a year, and will also fulfill a number of additional conditions.
Hong Kong Investment Visa: The Top Talent Pass Scheme, TTPS
Are you interested in Asia? In this article we tell in detail about the program for those who would like to move to Hong Kong to live and work there. This is the Hong Kong Investment Visa for outstanding talent.
Portugal Golden Visa Program in 2023. Remastered version
The Portuguese government, after a long analysis of the investment program, has prepared a bill that does not cancel the Portugal Golden Visa route. But corrects the rules for immigration of applicants for an investment residence permit.
HQA Residence program of Portugal – permanent residency option
What do you know about HQA Residence program of Portugal? In articles about Portugal residence permit for investors, in 90% of cases only the Golden Visa is mentioned. Moreover, this program has long been irrelevant.
Venture Capital: A Pathway to Residency and Citizenship through Alternative Investments
Venture capital offers unique advantages as a pathway to residency and citizenship. Unlike traditional investments, venture capital allows investors to actively participate in the growth and development of innovative businesses.