INVESTOR IMMIGRATION
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Investor immigration programs provide people with the powerful option of securing a second passport and country of citizenship. A second passport is an important tool for people seeking ease of business travel, as well as for people who wish to secure a safe place to live for themselves and their families.
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There are a variety of programs available around the world. Some have more stringent financial and residency requirements. Have a look at the investor immigration programs below and contact us with any questions. We have guided many people through the investor immigration process.
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth state in the Eastern Caribbean. It famously has at least one beach for every day of the year, with clean water and a warm, beautiful climate. Tourism is the biggest part of Antigua and Barbuda's income, as people visit from all over the world.
Program Highlights
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Process takes about 4 to 5 months.
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Tax considerations: No tax on worldwide income.
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Residency Requirement: None. You do not need to visit the country during the application process.
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Passport Power: Visa-free travel to over 130 countries, including the UK and Schengen Zone nations.
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Includes spouse, dependent children under 30, and dependent family over 55.
Investment Options
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University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund: An investment of US$150,000 for a family of 6 or more (i.e. minimum number of persons per application is 6). For a family of 7 or more, there is a US$15,000 processing fee for each additional dependent.
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National Development Fund (NDF). Acquisition of citizenship under the NDF investment option requires a contribution to the National Development Fund in the minimum sum of US$100,000 per application. The contribution is in the form of a one-time payment. The primary applicant may include spouse, dependent children and dependent parents over 55 years of age within the application with no additional NDF contribution required, although government and due diligence fees apply.
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Real Estate. To qualify for citizenship under the real estate option, the government requires applicants to make an investment in designated, officially approved real estate with a value of at least US$ 400,000 plus the payment of government processing fees and due diligence fees.
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Business Investment. The two business investment options are a) a principal applicant makes an investment on their own behalf in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000. Or b) a minimum of 2 persons make a joint investment in an approved business totalling at least US$ 5,000,000. Each person is required to contribute at least US$400,000 to the joint investment. An application for Citizenship by Investment may be submitted on his, her or their behalf through an agent.
Greece Golden Visa Program
The Greece Golden Visa program started in 2013 and provides people with 5 years of Greek residency in return for a real estate investment. The residency visa can be renewed every 5 years, provided the investor still owns the property. This is an excellent choice for those who want a relatively fast way to gain travel rights within the EU. Note that this program does not provide an EU passport or Greek citizenship.
Program Highlights
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Achieve residency in about 60 days or less.
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Visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone for 90 days in any 6 month period.
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Spouse and children under 21 are eligible.
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No residency requirements
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Property ownership must be kept and visa must be renewed every 5 years.
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Includes spouse and dependent children under 18. Children over 18 are eligible if they are dependent and studying.
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Path to citizenship is available, but it requires residency in Greece for 7 years.
Investment Options
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A real estate investment in one or more properties with a total minimum value of € 250,000.
Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program
The Caribbean country of Grenada offers a beautiful place for investors to live or visit, and its immigration program provides something that other Caribbean countries do not: a chance to apply for the US E-2 visa. This is a very attractive options for investors who wish to live and work in the United States.
Program Highlights
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Grenadian passport in about 4 months.
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No residency requirement. The process can be done remotely.
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Avenue to US E-2 visa. Once you have a Grenadian passport, you can apply for a US E-2 visa, allowing you to work and live in the US. Some new conditions apply as of 2023.
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Spouse, children, parents, and unmarried siblings are eligible.
Investment Options
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For an individual investor, a $150,000 donation to the National Transformation Fund. For a family of 4, it is $200,000. Additional family members are $25,000 each. Or:
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A $220,000–$350,000 investment in an approved real estate property.
Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program
This is a relatively new program (2019) that provides citizenship and visa-free travel to over 120 countries, including those in the Schengen Zone. This program is a fast way to achieve a European passport for an investment that is very competitive with others of its kind. It should be noted that while Montenegro is geographically a part of Europe, it is not yet a member of European Union. It is an official candidate for EU membership, with some reports saying that it will become an EU member in 2025. However, this is not guaranteed.
Program Highlights
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3 month application process.
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No residency requirement, either before or after achieving citizenship.
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Visa-free travel to over 120 countries, including Schengen Zone nations.
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Spouse and children under 18 are eligible, as well as dependent children over 18.
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Allows you to apply for a US E-2 visa.
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Dual citizenship allowed.
Investment Options
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€100,000 contribution to the government, plus an investment in a government-approved real estate project that has a minimum value between €250,000-€450,000 (investing a less developed area requires a smaller investment than investing in a developed area).
Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Golden Visa is one of Europe's most popular and longest lasting investor immigration programs. It is a residency program that allows investors to live and work in Portugal, and travel visa-free throughout the Schengen Zone. After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residency and then citizenship.
Program Highlights
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Approval after about 90 days.
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Low residency requirements. 7 days in the first year, 14 days in each two years thereafter.
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Visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone nations.
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Spouse, dependent children, and parents are eligible.
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Path to citizenship after 5 years.
Investment Options
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Residential or commercial real estate investment of €500,000 (€400,000 in a low developed area). Or:
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€350,000 purchase of commercial or residential property in need of renovation. Or:
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Open a business and create a minimum of 10 new jobs. Or:
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Invest €350,000 and create 5 permanent jobs. Or:
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A capital investment of €1,000,000 into a Portuguese bank or specifically approved investment.
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment
Investing in the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program means investing with confidence. The program has been operating for over 30 years. It provides visa-free travel to over 150 countries, including the UK and European Union.
Program Highlights
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No residency requirement.
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45 - 60 day application process. For an extra fee, you can speed the process up.
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Spouse, children, parents, and grandparents are eligible.
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Visa-free travel to the UK, EU, and others.
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Dual citizenship available.
Investment Options
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$150,000 non-refundable donation to the government's Sustainable Growth Fund. Every dependent beyond a family of 4 is an additional $10,000. Or:
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Investment in a government-approved real estate project, starting at $200,000. The real estate can be sold after a determined holding period (5 - 7 years) without affecting your passport.
