A residency by investment program requires a foreign national to invest in the desired country to obtain residence there. After living there for a specific number of years, the immigrant can apply for permanent residence.

Residency by investment runs parallel to citizenship by investment. However, a foreign national must have a permanent residence card for a certain amount of time before they are eligible for citizenship. Residency can be either temporary or permanent.

Temporary and Permanent Residency?

With a temporary residence permit, a foreign national can live in a country for a specified (limited) time duration to work or study through a specific visa.

After a period of legal and continuous residence in the country and fulfilling certain conditions, foreign nationals can qualify for a permanent residence permit depending on the kind of visa.

Foreign nationals get almost the same rights as citizens with a permanent residence permit. One way of getting a permanent residency card is through residency by investment programs.

• Temporary: This is when the permit lasts for a certain amount of time. E.g., 1 year or 2 years

• Long-Term: This is when the amount of time is relatively long. E.g., 10 years or 20 years

• Permanent: This is when the permit is for an indefinite amount of time. You can stay as much as you want

Citizenship for You & Your Family

As a foreign national investor, you can get citizenship, which may also make you eligible to sponsor your blood relatives (family sponsorship schemes)

Quality of Life

People with permanent residence are eligible for world-class healthcare and education and enjoy economic stability and personal security.

Worldwide Mobility

Many countries offer visa-free access to permanent residents of certain countries. It is also easier for permanent residents of the top countries to get long-term travel and business visas to countries that require visas

Businesses Opportunities

Countries with residence by investment program offer large markets, developed world economic conditions and opportunities, competitive business operating costs as well as tax and financial incentives