fbpx

DM Consultants - Residency by Investment Programs

Potential individuals and experienced investors who wish to attain Residency permit or permanent residency can do so through investing in the country of their choice. Residency by investment programs is the most practical means to get a residency permit or permanent residency.

Explore new business possibilities and boost your quality of life with DM Consultants Residency by investment Programs.

Get in Touch with DM

Contact Us With Your Immigration Related Enquiries

    +971

    Residency by Investment Programs

    Investors and aspiring individuals can embark on a new business journey and acquire residence in their host country. One does not have to limit their life and business to one country only. You can expand your business and relocate to other countries through Residency by Investment programs.

    The process of residency by investment requires a foreigner to invest in another country and as a result, get residency. When residency is acquired, it allows the applicant to apply for permanent residence and over time, for citizenship of that country. This way, one gets the right to live, work, study, and get healthcare and educational benefits in the new country.

    Many countries offer Residence by Investment and Citizenship by Investment programs. These programs enable the investors to live and operate their business legally from major business centers. Residence by Investment goes side by side with Citizenship by Investment, and permanent residence eventually also leads to citizenship. However, the applicant still needs to get a residence card and permanent residence in the country for some time.

    If you are in UAE, you can count on the DM, one of the leading Residency by Investment Consultant in UAE for expert advice and professional services based on your needs and goals.

    Many countries are now offering Residency by Investment. DM Residency by Investment programs offers residency in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Portugal, Greece, Spain, and Malta. These programs are feasible for financially sound and independent individuals. If you are interested in investing in any of these countries, DM is here to help.

    Choose your Country for Residency by Investment

    CANADA

    This program is ideal to avail a Work Permit or attain permanent residency for business owners and entrepreneurs. According to the SUV Program, up to 5 founding partners of an innovative business can become eligible for an open work permit for up to 3 years. Moreover, the applicants qualify for permanent residency in Canada via this program.

    USA

    The U.S. Congress introduced the EB-5 Investor Visa in 1990 for those who dream of immigrating to the US permanently and obtaining a green card. The US Residency by Investment program aims to stimulate the economy. The program was launched to attract qualified and new investors to the country to boost foreign investment in the country and generate new jobs.

    UK

    The Tier 1 Investor Visa, along with the Entrepreneur and Startup visas have been replaced by the Innovator Found Visa. The Innovator Founder visa allows overseas entrepreneurs and investors to set up a new innovative business in the UK and get settled down after 3 years. This UK citizenship by investment program is designed for those who have sufficient funds to set up and grow a business in the UK.

    Spain

    The Spanish government has no requirement for Golden Visa holders to reside in the country. Spain is a European Union member. Being a Spanish citizen allows you to travel throughout the Schengen area in Europe. All the family members are granted free access across the Schengen area and enjoy visa-free travel. You can easily renew your residency online.

    Portugal

    Similar to the Golden visa programs of other countries, the Portuguese Golden visa requires you to make a significant minimum investment that you must maintain for five years. The Portuguese Golden visa is a resident permit non-EU nationals can apply for. It allows them to enter and leave Portugal as often as they wish and even relocate to the country. Furthermore, they can visit other EU countries as well.

    Malta

    The Malta Citizenship by Investment Program was launched to attract investment in the country from the people having high net worth. The program, called the Individual Investor Program of Malta (IIP Malta), allows foreigners and families in getting citizenship in Malta.

    Greece

    In 2013, the Greek government set up its Golden Visa Program. It is one of the most popular options for residency by investment. Between January and June 2020, more than 22,500 residence permits were issued to non-EEA and non-EU investors and their families. These investors made property investment of at least €250,000. The Golden Visa holders get to stay in Greece and travel freely within the EU and Schengen for five years as long as they maintain the investment property.

    Process of Residency by Investment

    A resident permit is a legal certification that allows the holder to reside in a given country for a particular time. Foreign citizens get temporary residence and this status allows them to live in the country for a limited duration. It could either be a visa or a residence permit.
    Temporary residents can live, study, and carry out business legally in the country according to their visa even without becoming a permanent citizens.

    A temporary residency permit is normally granted for one or two years, depending on renewal after one or two years. After a period of uninterrupted legal residence in the country, different countries have different requirements, and an overseas investor can apply for getting a permanent residence permit. If other requirements are fulfilled.

    Foreign citizens can enjoy equal rights to the citizens with permanent residence status in the residence by investment country. Permanent residents can live, work, and study in the country without any restrictions.

    Similar to Citizenship by Investment programs, most of the countries offering Residency by Investment seek to boost their economic growth via foreign investments. The funds acquired through these programs are used to boost the country’s infrastructure and create jobs.
    Contact investment experts at DM Consultants to know more about such foreign investment programs.

    Requirements of Residence by Investment Programs

    All residence by investment programs have particular requirements to qualify for the programs. They are:
    All the requirements have to be met for getting approved for residency by the host government. For further details, contact us.

    FAQs

    Residency by Investment and Citizenship by Investment help secure legal status in a foreign country. However, there are some main differences:

    Passport: Temporary or permanent residents cannot apply for a passport in the host country. One can apply for a passport after acquiring citizenship.

    Minimum Stay Requirement: There is a minimum period (days) one needs to be in the country to maintain the residence status. However, there are no residency requirements for citizens.
    Duration: Citizenship is a permanent status, given for life. Future generations can inherit it as well. Residency, on the other hand, is temporary. Residency by Investment usually grants temporary residence permits.

    Legal Status: Residency allows individuals to enjoy healthcare, education, and quality living. Citizenship is the highest level of legal status in a country. Citizenship by Investments allows successful applicants to get all citizen rights and vote in elections too. Residents, on the other hand, do not have the right to vote.

    The main reason due to which your residency application may get rejected is missing out on important information or giving misleading information. Your application will also get rejected if you have a criminal record.
    Usually, the Residency by Investment requires one to live for at least 6 months to get a resident visa.  Some even have the requirement to live for 5-10 years so change residence visa to citizenship. You can also acquire a second passport.  You could check each country’s residency program to determine their particular requirements.
    The investment amount will be refunded only after the Government has approved your petition. Governments of your desired country require you to make an investment before filing your application. If your application is rejected, you will get the amount in your bank account after approval.  The fee, however, is not refundable.

    The reason could be to make a business investment or obtain residency. To get residency in a foreign country, one needs to invest a substantial capital investment like investing in a local business or purchasing real estate. Some countries offer temporary residence permits to foreign investors who invest in venture capital funds or other investment funds.

    Real estate investment is the most common means to get residence as investors purchase property as a form of direct investment. Some residency-by-investment programs acquire an investment in the form of a donation to a fund or a non-refundable capital contribution.

    DM Consultants provides complete guidance for residency and citizenship by investment programs in 8 countries. Our experts will assist you in selecting the program that is the most suitable for you. We will guide you in the application process of getting citizenship and getting all the required documents. Get in touch with us today.