In recent years, in order to attract foreign investment, various European countries have pulled out all the stops. Countries such as Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, and Spain have all launched real estate investment immigration policies with varying thresholds. The ability to immigrate through property purchase and the lack of (or minimal) residency requirements are among the main highlights of these countries' immigration programs.
Among them, the Greek "Golden Visa" policy has attracted the attention of a large number of overseas homebuyers intending to immigrate, thanks to its extremely low investment threshold and the benefit of obtaining permanent residency in one step. The highly distinctive tourism kingdoms of Spain and Portugal have also attracted a large number of applicants to purchase property and obtain immigration status.
The Romantic Country: Greece
Purchase property worth 250,000 Euros or more to obtain a Green Card for three generations of the family
Low threshold, few requirements, fast processing, no immigration jail, and visa-free travel across the 26 Schengen countries
The Tourism Kingdom: Spain
500,000 Euro real estate investment immigration; gain property, investment, and status all at once
One person applies, three generations immigrate; no statutory age limit for children's renewals
The Country of Navigation: Portugal
500,000 Euro real estate investment immigration; permanent title deeds can be passed down through generations
Dual EU and Schengen country; one residence card for free travel across Europe
The Easiest Countries for Passport Immigration in 2019
For a long time, passport immigration has held a special status among high-net-worth individuals due to its extremely low investment threshold, extremely fast processing speed, and extremely high degree of visa-free freedom.
Unlike the conventional series of methods for obtaining a passport—applying for immigration, obtaining permanent residency, applying for naturalization, and becoming a citizen—the investment-based citizenship programs offered by many countries, including those in the Caribbean, have no language or educational requirements and do not require proof of the source of funds. Applicants can easily obtain a highly cost-effective overseas passport solely through investment.
This passport will play an important role in global asset allocation, overseas corporate listings, international education for children, tax planning, avoidance of unknown risks, etc., with required investment amounts as low as 80,000 USD.
Dominica North American Passport
Investment starting from 200,000 USD, lightning-fast processing in 2-4 months, four-generation immigration in one step
A powerful tool for tax planning, foreign currency allocation, company listing, and asset management
Vanuatu Passport
Investment starting from 80,000 USD, fast visa acquisition in 1-2 months, three-generation immigration in one step
Easy processing, low-threshold fast naturalization, a convenient choice for global tax planning
Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport
Investment starting from 150,000 USD, fast processing in 4-6 months, four-generation immigration in one step
Investment immigration program written into national law, a tax haven, facilitating free global asset allocation