The United Kingdom announced on November 6 last year an increase in the investment threshold for immigration, raising the investment amount to £2 million. This increase in the investment threshold will dampen the enthusiasm of a significant portion of investors. Here, Worldway's investment immigration experts provide you with tips to invest less money while obtaining the same benefits.
Currently, the most valuable investment identity is undoubtedly the Cyprus passport program. Compared to the high threshold of £2 million for UK investment immigration, which only grants residency status in the UK, the Cyprus passport program allows for the acquisition of a family EU passport through an investment of €2.5 million in real estate, providing a direct pathway. This is also the most effective and fastest way to respond to the UK's increased investment immigration threshold in the immigration market.
Cyprus is a member of the European Union. By obtaining citizenship in Cyprus and holding a Cyprus passport, investors can freely reside and live in 28 EU countries (including the UK) and enjoy the same benefits as local citizens, including education, healthcare, employment, and business opportunities.
For applicants wishing to become UK citizens, as long as they meet the following requirements under UK immigration law, they are eligible to apply for a UK passport.
【UK Landscape】
Applicants who meet the following conditions can apply for UK citizenship through "naturalization":
Be at least 18 years old;
Have good character, with no serious criminal record or recent criminal record;
Intend to reside in the UK long-term;
Achieve a certain level of English proficiency and pass the UK knowledge test;
【Leisure Life】
Meet residency requirements
Have lived in the UK for at least 5 years before submitting the application;
During these 5 years, the time spent outside the UK does not exceed 450 days;
In the 12 months prior to submitting the application, the time spent outside the UK does not exceed 90 days;
Have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK (if you are a citizen of the European Economic Area, you need to have permanent residence status)
In the 12 months prior to submitting the application, have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK (if you are a citizen of the European Economic Area, you need to have permanent residence status)
Have not committed any legal offenses during your time in the UK.
【EU Passport】
Worldway is actively promoting the Cyprus passport program, where applicants only need to purchase real estate worth over €2.5 million, and within three months, the entire family can obtain the Cyprus passport, which is an EU passport. Holding an EU passport allows you to freely reside in 28 EU countries, enjoying the same rights as citizens of those countries. At that time, countries such as the UK, France, Germany, and Italy will be at your choice, making this a cost-effective pathway to immigrate to the UK.
