As per some of the global organization world is passing through a time where we see the highest number of voluntary migration of human race.
For the last 50 years or we saw human migration for better education and a future for the family.
However, in the last 15-20 years we saw HNI and UNHI are also voluntarily moving from their home country to other parts of the world. In this respect, Residency and citizenship by investment is the most preferred way for HNI and UHNI to move from one country to another country for varsity of reasons.
Before 2012, we saw only hand full of countries that were offering residency by investment such USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
In 2012, we saw for the first time, Portugal golden visa with investment in real estate followed by several European countries such as Spain, Malta, Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, Moldova, Turkey, etc. These countries mostly offering residency by investment but many attractive terms and conditions for the investors.
At the same, we saw third group Carrabin countries offering citizenship by investment such as Grenada, St Kitts & Naïves, St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, and Dominica.
In 2013 we saw forth a group of business immigration to attract start-ups and its founder. Canada was the first country to start with and now followed by now more the 20 countries with a Start-Up visa program.
Not only this, many countries are now amending their program to give more options to investors for making an investment in not only one class but different asset classes.
In view of the number of countries giving options for investment with residency and citizenship programs, it was the right time to give a comprehensive view of all countries based on asset classes. Said, Prahsnat Ajmera, lawyer, founder, and author of ALG.
As a law firm, it is our professional duty to present and advise on all investment options to our investors rather than giving limited options of most expensive options.” Added Mr. Ajmera
The firm strongly believes that such publication and comparison will give investors to make well-informed investment decisions.
The Ajmera Law Group wishes to publish on a yearly basis, residency, and citizenship by investment on asset class basis investment options for HNI and UHNI.
Residency and Citizenship by Investment (RCI)
options by asset class
Select your residency and citizenship program by investing in an asset class of your choice.
| Investment in >>>>>> | Real Estate | Financial Market / Funds / Bonds | Donation to government development project/fund or such other funds | Enterprise / Business – New, Existing, JV | Start-up Program | Yearly Income |
| USA | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australia | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| New Zealand | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| UK | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ireland | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| EUROPE: | ||||||
| Portugal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spain | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Malta | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Turkey | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CARIBBEAN: | ||||||
| St. Kitts & Nevis | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dominica | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Grenada | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| St. Lucia | Yes | yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Disclaimer:
This is only a general indication of each RCI program. There are many more additional requirements for each program. The investor must seek legal advice from a licensed attorney who is specialized in RCI practice of the respective jurisdiction.