Are you interested in participating in an Immigration-by-Investment Programme, yet unsure which route you should follow?
Although both types of programmes allow for an individual and any related persons included within an application to reside in a country following the purchase of a property that costs a certain sum, there are some key differences:
If an applicant successfully receives Permanent Residency status, they can:
However, unlike its name suggests, this permanent residence status is not in fact permanent – the residence visa must be renewed every few years and the ownership of the property investment must be maintained.
Should an individual be successful in their Citizenship-by-Investment programme application, they become privy to:
Although most countries offer either Permanent Residency or Citizenship status, a few countries offer both programmes. One such nation is the Republic of Malta.
If you can’t settle on which Immigration-by-Investment path to choose, you could opt for the Malta Permanent Residency. Within a period of 4-6 months, if successful, you will receive your Maltese Residence Certificate.
For 36 months, you can reap the immense benefits of Maltese Permanent Residency and make sure Malta is the right nation for you to own property in.
Should you decide that Citizenship is more suitable for your purposes, you can proceed with submitting your Citizenship Application as well as any other relevant documents. The Citizenship application procedure lasts between 14-38 months.
