Europe

Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus, commonly known as Cyprus, is an island country located in the eastern Mediterranean at the junction of the European and Asian continents. It covers an area of 9,251 square kilometers and has a population of 952,100, of which 71.5% are Greeks, 9.5% are Turks, and 19.0% are foreign residents.

Passport application requirements

1. The main applicant must be 18 years of age or older. Spouses, parents (of any age), and unmarried children under 28 years of age who are financially independent and studying full-time can apply together;

2. A commercial property/investment of at least 2 million euros + a self-occupied property investment portfolio in Cyprus (the value of the self-occupied property is not less than 500,000 euros) that can be sold within 3 years;

3. No criminal record;

Permanent Residence Application Requirements

1. The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old;

2. Purchase a property in Cyprus worth more than 300,000 euros

3. Deposit 30,000 Euros in a fixed deposit in Cyprus for three years

4. No criminal record.

Green Card Application Process

1. Submit personal information form

2. Investigate and purchase a house

3. Collect data

4.Material preparation

5. Submit your application

6. Obtain a permanent residence visa

7. Landing

Passport Application Process

1. Pay the consultation service fee

2. Submit personal information form

3. Investigate and purchase a house

4. Collect data

5.Material preparation

6. Submit your application

7. Login fingerprint

8. Obtain a residence card

9. Obtain a passport

Malta

Malta is the only "quadruple-in-one country" in the world (Schengen area, Eurozone, EU member states, Commonwealth countries). It is known as the "Switzerland" of Southern Europe and the "Singapore" of Europe. It is also a very popular immigration country in the immigration circle and has long been favored by many immigration applicants.

Immigration to Malta is very simple and quick. There are no requirements for applicants in terms of immigration supervision, language, education, or explanation of source of funds.

Malta Individual Investor Immigration (Passport)

In 2014, the Maltese government passed the Malta Citizenship Law No. 188, Rules for the Malta Individual Investment Program, which stipulates that investors can obtain Maltese citizenship through investment. The EU allows the Maltese government to issue a limited number of Maltese passports to applicants from third countries. Everyone holding a Maltese passport is an EU citizen and enjoys some rights (residence migration, freedom of movement, freedom of work, shared education, shared medical care) and privileges within the EU, and also enjoys the same or similar rights as local citizens in other member states. There are currently only 800 quotas left. Applicants who wish to meet the conditions of the Malta Individual Investor Program must donate at least 650,000 euros to Malta, purchase government bonds with a face value of not less than 150,000 euros and hold them for 5 years, and buy or rent a house in Malta.

Application Requirements

The main applicant must be over 18 years old and have no criminal record
The main applicant has an annual income of more than 100,000 Euros, or assets of more than 500,000 Euros
Invest 250,000 Euros to purchase A-rated government bonds, and return with interest after five years. Financing method: Handle through a designated financing institution and pay a government bond handling fee of 100,000 Euros. The cost is not returned.
Buy or rent a property that meets government requirements and hold it for 5 years.

Individual Investor Immigration Application Requirements

Main applicant: aged 18 or above;
No criminal record;
Annual income of 100,000 Euros or more or total assets of 500,000 Euros or more;
Dependent applicants: spouse or long-term stable living partner, minor children, unmarried economically dependent children aged 18-26, parents and grandparents of both parties aged 55 and above (not including 55 years old);
A non-refundable donation of €650,000 to the National Development Fund;
Invest €150,000 in Malta stocks/bonds, certified by the Malta Identity Bureau. The investment period is 5 years, and can be redeemed after 5 years;
Purchase a property (over 350,000 Euros) or rent a property (16,000 Euros/year) for at least 5 years, and cannot transfer or sublease the property within 5 years;
Good health. Applicants must acknowledge that they do not carry a communicable disease or a medical condition that would impose a significant burden on the Maltese healthcare system;
Applicants must purchase health insurance with global coverage of no less than 50,000 Euros.

Application Process

Sign the contract and pay the service fee
Prepare information 2-4 weeks Download resume template, fill in and upload, prepare application materials
Background check 1 month to provide a copy of the applicant's passport
Log in for 1 week to record fingerprints, open an account, etc.
The Immigration Bureau issues a residence card and obtains a one-year residence status in 2 weeks
Submit nationality application materials. Lawyer submits application materials to the Immigration Bureau within 2 weeks.
After 4-8 months of due diligence, the government will conduct a detailed background check again.
Obtain approval in principle4-5 weeksObtain approval in principle
Invest for 4 months to purchase/rental property, stocks/bonds and make a final donation
The Immigration Bureau issues a formal approval letter and the application is approved within 90 days
All applicants will register and take an oath within one week of landing, and collect personal information
Passport and naturalization certificate will be issued within 1 week after obtaining passport

Spain

Spain is located in the southwest of Europe. The central plateau has a continental climate, the northern and northwestern coastal areas have a temperate marine climate, and the southern and southeastern areas have a Mediterranean tropical climate. Spain is a member of the European Union and a traditionally developed country in Europe. It has a market economy and is the fourth largest economy in the Eurozone. The official language is Spanish, and English and French are also commonly used. Spain is also one of the largest automobile producers. It also has very superior tourism resources and is known as the "tourism kingdom".

Spain is a high-welfare country in Europe. After paying social insurance, you can enjoy free medical care and receive employment benefits, retirement pensions and other benefits. Spain is a signatory to the Schengen Agreement and can travel freely to any Schengen Agreement country.

Application Requirements

The main applicant is 18 years old or above and has no criminal record
You can bring your legal spouse, children under 18 years old, and unmarried persons over 18 years old with financial resources.
Dependent children and financially dependent parents of the principal applicant
Purchase a local property worth at least €500,000
Buy health insurance
Proof of financial resources

Non-profit Residence Permit Program

Applicants need to prove that they have the financial ability to meet the living needs in Spain, and they can obtain long-term residence for themselves and their families. However, they cannot engage in profitable business work, and they need to live in the country for more than half a year each year.

Application conditions:

Non-EU legal citizens aged 18 and above
Own a property in Spain worth more than 150,000 euros
No criminal record and health certificate
Proof of non-wage income of no less than 40,000 Euros per year
Minimum balance of €40,000 in a Spanish bank account

* Spouses and children applying together also need to provide a criminal record certificate and a health examination certificate

Application Process

Pay service fee
Prepare documents: 1-2 months to download, fill out and upload the visa information form, prepare application materials, organize all materials, and translate them.
Study for one month and buy a property worth more than 500,000 Euros
Apply for a 1-year visa and submit your visa application within 1 month
Apply for residency within 1 month Submit application to the Immigration Bureau
It takes 1-3 months to get a residence card

Portugal

Portugal is located in the southwest of Europe, and its eastern neighbor is Spain, which is also located in the Iberian Peninsula. The northern part of Portugal has a temperate oceanic broad-leaved forest climate, and the southern part has a subtropical neutral maritime climate. Portugal is a member of the European Union, one of the founding members of the euro, and a member of international organizations such as the United Nations, NATO, and the World Trade Organization. With convenient transportation and excellent natural environment, Portugal has gradually become a new holiday destination for European royal family members and Hollywood stars.

Portugal is a unified country with stable politics, good public security and friendly people. It is more ethnically friendly and inclusive than some traditional immigration countries. Portuguese is one of the few widely distributed languages in the world and is also the fifth (or sixth) most spoken language in the world. In Portugal, if you invest 500,000 euros in real estate for five years, you can immigrate with your whole family for three generations.

Application Requirements

The principal applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have no criminal record.
Purchase local real estate worth more than 500,000 Euros.
If the investment is maintained for more than 5 years, you can apply for permanent residence.
Stay 7 days in the first year, and 14 days in total every two years thereafter.

6 "Not Needed"

No need to make a fixed deposit in a local bank.
No proof of assets or funds is required.
No explanation of the source of funds is required.
No business background is required.
You do not need to join the Portuguese social security system, you can just have private insurance.
No language or academic qualifications are required, and there is no requirement for English or Portuguese.

Application Process

Choose the target property and relevant intermediary agency.
Prepare for first-entry Schengen visa, submit application documents and immigration application documents.
Submit the documents to the embassy for review and obtain a one-time Schengen visa (about 15 days).
Visit Portugal to inspect, select/book a property, and purchase a property.
Sign the house purchase agreement, fulfill the contract, complete the property registration after paying the full amount, prepare the materials and submit them to the local immigration bureau for review.
After about 3 months, you will receive the notification letter of approval for the Golden Residence Visa and go to the Portuguese Immigration Bureau to handle the residence permit procedure.
Submit residence renewal application after one year.
Submit application for permanent residence after 5 years.
You can apply for naturalization after 6 years.

Greece

In April 2013, the Greek Parliament passed a new investment immigration bill: non-EU citizens who purchase real estate in Greece worth 250,000 euros or more can apply for a Greek residence permit visa, which is valid for five years. After five years, as long as the property ownership is still in the name of the applicant, the applicant, his/her spouse and children under the age of 18 can renew the residence permit visa (each renewal is valid for five years). Greece is one of the 27 EU Schengen countries. Any residence permit issued by the Greek government will be valid in the EU and the Schengen area. In other words, the identity holder can freely enter and exit the other 26 EU Schengen countries. In addition, Greece's climate and environment are among the best in the world. The Greek real estate market has been regarded as one of the markets with high investment value by Chinese investors long before the European economic crisis.

Project Advantages

The application threshold is low, and you can qualify by investing 250,000 in real estate.
The review process is fast and a visa can be obtained within 2 months.
You can apply for family reunification, one person can apply and the whole family can immigrate.
Purchasing a property gives you permanent ownership, which has great potential for appreciation in value in the future and can be rented out to generate stable income.
There is no need to explain business background and source of funds, and there are no academic and language requirements.
Children can enjoy high-quality education in EU countries.
Greece belongs to the Schengen area and the EU countries, and can freely enter and exit the Schengen area and the EU countries.
You can enjoy local benefits, there is no double taxation, and the consumption level is lower than other European countries.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or above.
Provide a clean criminal record.
Purchase of property in Greece with a value of €250,000 or more.
Accompanying persons: legal spouse and children under the age of 18.
Purchase health insurance for your entire family.
There is no need to have a fixed deposit in the local country. You only need to ensure a stable overseas income that is sufficient to cover the daily expenses of the applicant and his/her dependents in Greece.

UK

Introduction to Investment Immigration

The UK 2 million pound investment immigration Tier 1 Investor Visa, commonly known as the "UK 2 million pound investment immigration", belongs to the Tier 1 visa category and is a high net worth investor channel for high liquid asset holders who intend to settle in the UK. This project has no requirements for applicants such as education, language, and management experience. Applicants aged 18 or above, who have invested 2 million pounds and hold financial products designated by the British government, can apply. If one person succeeds, the whole family will immigrate, and enjoy free public education and free medical care upon landing. The visa is issued in the form of 3+2, and British permanent residency will be obtained after 5 years. After immigrating to the UK, children aged 3-18 can attend public schools for free. Considering the high-quality educational resources in the UK, more and more people have immigrated to or invested in the UK in recent years.

Application Requirements

The main applicant is 18 years old or above
Can bring along legal spouse and children under 18 years old
The main applicant and spouse have assets of not less than 2 million pounds in deposits, which can be transferred to the UK for investment
Invest 2 million pounds in the UK and hold proof of source of funds for financial products such as UK government bonds and corporate bonds (required by UK banks)
No criminal record

Accelerated Channel

Invest 5 million pounds and obtain permanent residence in 3 years;
Invest 10 million pounds and you can obtain permanent residence in 2 years.

Requirements for permanent residence and naturalization

Requirements for permanent residence:

Keep an investment of 2 million in the UK for 5 years;
The cumulative absence from the country does not exceed 180 days per year; pass the life in the UK exam and language test (equivalent to IELTS 4).

Naturalization conditions:

1. Obtain permanent residency for 1 year

2. Residence time requirements:

A) Generally, the applicant’s cumulative absence from the country in the past 5 years should not exceed 450 days from the date of application for naturalization.
B) Normally, the applicant must have been absent from the UK for no more than 90 days in the 12 months since the date of the naturalisation application.

3. Pass the life in the UK exam and language test (equivalent to IELTS 4)

Processing procedures

Contract Evaluation
Open overseas account
Open an investment bank account
Material delivery
Landing Investment

Ireland

The Republic of Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na héireann; English: Republic of Ireland), abbreviated as "Ireland", is a parliamentary republic in Western Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Irish Sea to the east. It faces the United Kingdom across the sea and is a passage from North America to Europe. Ireland's natural environment is well preserved and is known as the "Emerald Island". The whole country is shaded by green trees, rivers crisscross, and grasslands are everywhere, so it is also known as the "Green Island" and "Emerald".

Application Requirements

Aged 18 and above.
Non-EU citizens.
Provide a criminal record certificate.
Have at least 500,000 Euros available for project investment, with an investment period of at least 3 years.
Provide proof of assets of 2 million Euros.
The investment project must be approved by the Irish government.

Renewal Requirements

Landing once a year.
Maintain investment for a specified period.
It is not a burden on the Irish government.
No criminal record.

Naturalization Requirements

To live in Ireland for 5 years, you can choose between two modes. The first is to live in Ireland for 5 consecutive years. The second is to live in Ireland for 12 consecutive months before the application. You can take short business trips or travel during this period. In addition, you have lived in Ireland for 4 years in total in the past 8 years, and you can apply for naturalization in a total of five years.
Not receiving government relief funds.
No criminal record.

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