Best places to live and work

While many of our clients are not actually looking to move full-time (or at all) to the country where they acquire residency, you may want to consider a destination that is pleasant to travel to, or even live and work in – either for yourself or for your family members. In addition to the freedom of travel and various business and tax benefits, many of our programs will enable you to live in a safe, clean, interesting country with excellent opportunities for business, work, study, health care, or simply enjoyable conditions for a short or extended stay. If this is a consideration for you, have a look at our selection of prime European destinations, tropical paradises, and booming business hubs!

Cyprus Citizenship Program

CountryCyprus
RegionEurope
Minimum investmentEUR 2,000,000
Additional fees fromEUR 7,000
Investment typeReal estate / Business
Program typeCitizenship

Cyprus, strategically located between continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the Mediterranean Sea, has one of the fastest and most affordable golden passport programs in the EU. Once a citizen, you and your family can travel visa-free to more than 150 countries including the EU, the UK and Canada, and you will have unrestricted right to live, work, study and buy property anywhere in the EU. Cyprus is one of the safest countries in the world, with an excellent education system and first-class health care. You do not have to reside in Cyprus after acquiring citizenship, there is no language requirement, and as tax resident you can benefit from one of the lowest tax rates in the EU.

Cyprus Residency Program

CountryCyprus
RegionEurope
Minimum investmentEUR 330,000
Additional fees fromEUR 550
Investment typeReal estate + Bank deposit
Program typeResidency

The island of Cyprus, located geographically and culturally between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, offers an extremely fast permanent residency program with a high approval rate. Residency in Cyprus gives you and your family members access to high quality private schools with English-language courses. The country is about to join the Schengen zone, with the additional benefit of free movement within Europe. You do not have to physically live in the country after getting permanent residency, and you only have to travel there once during the application process.

United Kingdom Residency Program

CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionEurope
Minimum investmentGBP 2,000,000
Additional fees fromGBP 1,561
Investment typeGovernment bonds / Business + Bank deposit
Program typeResidency

The United Kingdom, one of the most influential countries of the world, is characterized by a multicultural society, one of the best free health care services in the world, superior education opportunities, and an unparalleled finance sector. The golden residency program of the UK has the shortest processing time among similar programs for G8 countries: typically, the permit is granted within 6-8 months. The process is also characterized by straightforward criteria, ensuring a predictable outcome. Furthermore, the non-domiciled resident status offers an attractive taxation environment for high net worth individuals. Applicants and their family members are required to reside in the UK at least 50% of the time after their permit is granted.

United States Residency Program

CountryUnited States of America
RegionAmericas
Minimum investmentUSD 500,000
Additional fees fromUSD 10,415
Investment typeBusiness
Program typeResidency

The USA is the most desired destination for relocation, be it for private or business purposes. The residency-by-investment program called EB-5 lets you and your family obtain a green card in 18-30 months, and permanent residency after 4 years. You do not have to demonstrate any language skills, business experience or education, and you do not have to live in the area where you make your investment. You can live, work and study anywhere within the USA after becoming a resident.

Belgium Residency Program

CountryBelgium
RegionEurope
Minimum investmentEUR 500,000
Additional fees from
Investment typeBusiness
Program typeResidency

Belgium is one of the most influential countries in the world, with its capital Brussels hosting some of the most important institutions of the EU. The country also has a high standard of living, world-class education and health care, and excellent travel connections by air and land. Thanks to its Schengen membership, a Belgian residence permit lets you and your family travel visa-free in all of Europe.

Netherlands Residency Program

CountryNetherlands
RegionEurope
Minimum investmentEUR 1,250,000
Additional fees from
Investment typeBusiness
Program typeResidency

The Netherlands is a small but influential country in Western Europe. It is a core member of the EU and the Schengen area, and has an excellent geographical location and travel connections for international business opportunities. The country’s favorable tax regime is also ideal for international tax planning. The Dutch residency-by-investment program is aimed at ultra-high net-worth investors, providing fast-track residency with a range of benefits: you and your family will have unrestricted right to work in the Netherlands, have access to a host of social services such as maternity benefit and medical treatment, and visa-free travel within the Schengen zone. Applications are processed within 3 months.

Germany Residency Program

CountryGermany
RegionEurope
Minimum investmentEUR 1,000,000
Additional fees fromEUR 30,000
Investment typeBusiness
Program typeResidency

Germany is one of the most influential countries in the world in terms of politics, economic power and business opportunities. It is the largest nation in Western Europe, with an excellent infrastructure, education, healthcare and social benefit systems, and a core member of the EU and the Schengen zone. By investing in a German company, you and your family members can receive German residency in a relatively short time, granting you visa-free access to all countries in the Schengen area and the rest of Europe. There is no physical residency requirement, and you will be eligible for citizenship after a few years of residency.

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