Residency
By Investment
Information & FAQs
Residency
By Investment
Information & FAQs
Residency by Investment programmes that offer long term residency, with permanent residency,Â
path to citizenship and real estate investment available depending on the programme.
Residency by Investment programmes that offer long term residency, with permanent residency,Â
path to citizenship and real estate investment available depending on the programme.
Benefits of RBI
Benefits of RBI
FAQs
FAQs
Is the Residency visa renewable?
Yes, residency visas can be renewed as long as the programme requirements are met.
Can I sell my property investment?
Some countries allow you to sell the property after a minimum holding period, however some programmes require you to own a qualifying property in order to maintain the validity of your residence visa.
Does Residency lead to Citizenship?
Not all Residency programmes have a citizenship option, even if you live in the country for several years. There are several programmes that do provide citizenship after some years of residency through the programme, including Portugal, Malta and Cambodia. Even when countries provide a citizenship option to investors through a Residency by Investment programme there are usually additional requirements that have to be met to guarantee citizenship eligibility.
If I buy a property can I rent it out?
Some programmes such as Greece’s Golden Visa allow you to rent out the property after purchase and maintain your residency.
What is a Golden Visa?
A Golden Visa is the name given to some Residency By Investment programmes, usually those that offer a longer visa of 5 or 10 years.
Do I have to move to the new country after investing in an RBI programme?
Residency requirements vary depending on the programme with some, like Greece or Portugal having no or minimal residency requirements. However, all programmes require you to travel to the country to complete the application process. If you are interested in citizenship eligibility there are usually longer stay requirements to adhere to
Is there a family option?
Yes, family members can be included in Residency applications, however, the validity of their visas will also depend on the main applicant continuing to meet the programme requirements.
Can I get Permanent Residency?
Some programmes do offer permanent residency options such as Malta and Mauritius, others offer a path to citizenship, though some RBI programmes have neither of these options and just offer renewable visas.