CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Citizenship by Investment programs offer clients the opportunity to legally acquire a new or second citizenship within a short period of time without a required period of residency.

Countries offering these programs have provisions that allow their government to grant citizenship in return for a specified financial contribution or a specified real estate investment with a government approved project. These programs are designed to attract foreign investors in return for citizenship therefore, providing an easier route in obtaining a new or second citizenship.

The benefits of acquiring citizenship through these programs is the exemption from physical residence to the main applicant and all qualifying family members as well as visa-free access to over 100 countries including Europe’s Schengen Zone, the UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Turkey.

Arden Consultancy offers clients unique opportunities through a wide range of Citizenship by Investment programs catered towards High Net Worth Individuals and Families. Citizenship is granted to direct family members of the main application through the family reunification process.

We offer a high quality of service to clients catering to their Citizenship Investment requirements. Through our network of certified partners worldwide, we ensure that all government procedures are executed quickly and efficiently on behalf of our clients towards obtaining their Citizenship status.

Citizenship by Investment programs is available in Cyprus, Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda and Grenada

Antigua and Barbuda

Population:91,295
Location:Caribbean islands
Program:Citizenship

Language:English
Currency:East caribbean dollar
Investment:From 250,000 USD

With 365 beaches of clear turquoise waters, the lush tropical island of Antigua & Barbuda is an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world

The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2012 with the government adopting this as a measure to promote economic growth, attract developments and increase the inflows of foreign direct investment in the country. As a result, investors can now choose between making a donation of USD 250,000 for a single applicant to the National Development Fund or invest in a pre-approved real estate property for a minimum of USD 400,000 for a single applicant. The investment must be held for a minimum of 5 years to maintain Citizenship status.

The benefits of the program are:

Visa free travel to over 120 countries including Europe’s Schengen zone, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada.
5-day residency requirement over 5 years.
No interview requirements.
No language requirements.
Ability to work and reside in Antigua & Barbuda.
No taxes for non-residents .
Completely private application process.
No Education or work experience requirements.

Cyprus

Republic of Cyprus

Population:1,141,166
Location:Europe
Program:Citizenship

Language:Cypriot
Currency:Euro
Investment:2.5 Million + 500,000 EUR

Recent changes to Cypriot immigration policy and legal framework now enable non-EU applicants to obtain Cypriot citizenship on an expedited basis. The Cypriot government has formulated a "fast-track" citizenship scheme aimed at high net worth individuals, investors and entrepreneurs.

The Cypriot Government has established a number of incentives to attract foreign direct investment into the country. One of these is a citizenship-by-investment program that grants full Cypriot citizenship to those that invest more than EUR 2.5 million in real estate commercial or private as well as hold a permanent privately-owned residence in Cyprus at the purchase price of at least EURO 500,000

This allows the successful applicant and their family to hold a Cypriot passport and enjoy all the benefits of a Cyprus and EU National.

Main benefits to the Citizenship by Investment program are:

Applicants are not required to live on the island prior or during the application, or even after citizenship has been granted, unlike many other EU countries, including Malta, which requires applicants to physically reside in Malta one year prior to filing an application.
Successful applicants receive a Cypriot passport within 3 to 4 months of filing an application, being by far the fastest route to EU Citizenship.
Freely travel, reside and work within the EU. An entire family can obtain the Cypriot Citizenship which includes spouse of applicant, children under 18 years, and adult dependents (ages 18 to 28).
No requirement to physically reside in Cyprus either before the filing of an application or after obtaining Cypriot Citizenship.
Cyprus is an attractive financial center due to its highly favorable tax system and strategic location at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia. The Cypriot taxation system is consistently voted by EU tax professionals as being the most attractive in Europe.
Cyprus offers a high standard of living with access to reputable private schools, private medical facilities and among the lowest crime rates within the EU.
No language requirements for residence or citizenship
No obligation to relinquish current nationality
Acquire the right to security within the European social and legal system

Dominica

Commonwealth of Dominica

Population:72,660
Location:Caribbean islands
Program:Citizenship

Language:English
Currency:East caribbean dollar
Investment:From 100,000 USD

Officially The Commonwealth of Dominica, this beautiful island boasts pristine sandy beaches, lush green mountains, acres of unspoiled tropical rainforests, and some of the best diving and hiking in the Caribbean. Dominica is a politically and economically stable state with the lowest crime rate in the region.

The Commonwealth of Dominica has been offering its citizenship by investment program since 1993, making it one of the oldest citizenship programs around. Investors may qualify for citizenship through a donation to the government fund for a minimum amount of USD 100,000 for a single applicant or investment in real estate for a minimum amount of USD200,000. To maintain citizenship, investors are required to hold their property for a period of 3 years.

Arden Consultancy has a comprehensive listing of prime properties depending on the client's individual situation and requirements.

The program provides the following prime benefits:

Fast application processing time of 3 months
No residency requirements
Visa free travel to over 110 countries including UK, Europe’s Schengen zone, Singapore and Hong Kong
No interview requirements
No language, education or experience requirements
The ability to work and reside in the Commonwealth of Dominica
- Dominica recognizes dual citizenship, so you can retain your current nationality
- No taxes for non-residents
- Inclusion of unmarried daughters under 25 living with and fully supported by the main applicant

Grenada

Population:109,590
Location:Caribbean islands
Program:Citizenship

Language:English
Currency:East caribbean dollar
Investment:From 200,000 USD

Grenada has become preferred destination to many high net worth investors since the inception of its recently introduced program, The Grenadian Citizenship by Investment Program. This program allows investor and their family members to apply for citizenship via two methods: Contribution of USD 200,000 to the National Transformation Fund (NTF) which assists the Government in financing development projects to benefit the country and the people of Grenada or an investment amount of USD350,000 towards a pre-approved real estate option which is required to be locked in for at least 3 years to maintain Citizenship status.

The Grenadian Citizenship-by-Investment Program provides the following prime benefits:

Fast processing within 4 months
Inclusion of dependent children under 25 years
Inclusion of dependent parents above 65
No physical residency requirements
No requirements to travel to Grenada during the application process
No interview, education or management experience required
Visa-free travel to over 100 countries including Europe’s Schengen zone as well as mainland China
E-2 treaty ‘Investor Visa’ signed between Grenada and the United States allows citizens of Grenada to operate a substantial business in the U.S. and reside therein
No tax on worldwide income
Grenada recognizes dual citizenship

Arden Consultancy has a comprehensive listing of prime properties depending on the client's individual situation and requirements.

St. Kitts And Nevis

Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Population:54,961
Location:Caribbean islands
Program:Citizenship

Language:English
Currency:East caribbean dollar
Investment:From 250,000 USD

St. Kitts & Nevis offers investors sought-after advantages such as dual citizenship and tax-free worldwide income in return of making an investment in a government-approved real estate development for a minimum amount of USD400,000 or make a monetary contribution to the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation for a minimum of USD 250,000 (for a single applicant). Monetary contribution is a donation to the state and is not returned however, in the case of investment into real estate, the investor is required to hold the property for a period of 5 years after which he/she will be allowed to sell.

As one of the longest-established programs, the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program offers applicants a host of unique benefits including such as:

Fast processing within 8 months
Inclusion of dependent children under 25 years, and dependent parents or grandparents over 65 years
No physical residency requirements
No requirement to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis during the application process;
No interview, education or management experience required
Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries including Schengen member states, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore
No tax on worldwide income
St. Kitts & Nevis recognizes dual citizenship, so you can still benefit from your current citizenship

Arden Consultancy has a comprehensive listing of prime properties depending on the client's individual situation and requirements.

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