$25,500+
Investments
Residency Pathways
Residency Programs
Build long-term legal residence with clear eligibility planning, document quality control, and route-specific compliance for your target country.
1+ months
Obtaining period
5+ years
Return on investment
Why residence planning matters
Legal residence gives you the right to live, and often work or study, in a host country under clear immigration rules. Unlike short-stay visas, residence routes are structured for multi-year stays, family stability, and—in many EU programmes—a pathway to permanent status or citizenship after sustained compliance.
Investment-linked residence (Golden Visas) should be distinguished from passive-income routes (such as D7-style visas) and from remote-worker or nomad permits. Each category has different proof of funds, presence requirements, and renewal logic.
Our team maps your objectives—Schengen access, education, retirement, business headquarters, or tax planning—against programme constraints so you select a sustainable route, not just the lowest quoted fee.
Residency by investment
Greece
Golden Visa
EUR250,000+4+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Possibility to live, study, and start a business in Greece
- Prospect of citizenship in 7 years
Portugal
Golden Visa
EUR250,000+12+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Prospect of citizenship in 5 years after obtaining and maintaining the residence permit
- Safe haven in a European country by the ocean
Malta
Permanent residence
EUR169,000+6+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Ability to live, study, start a business, and work in Malta
- New family members can be added after the investor has received permanent residence
Hungary
Golden Visa
EUR250,000+5+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen Area
- Relocation to a European country with an affordable cost of living
- Tax optimisation with low rates
Cyprus
Permanent residence
EUR300,000+9+ months
- Tax optimisation
- Property investment income
- Prospect of obtaining citizenship in 8 years
Italy
Golden Visa
EUR250,000+4+ months
- Visa-free travel to the Schengen countries
- Creating of a safe haven or moving to Italy
- Special tax regime
Latvia
Residence permit
EUR50,000+3+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Beneficial terms and tax incentives for businesses
- Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Andorra
Residence permit
EUR600,000+2+ months
- Visa-free entry to France and Spain
- Simplified US and Schengen visas processing
- Only 3-month residing a year to keep the residence permit
UAE
Golden Visa
AED 2,000,000+2+ months
- Residency for 10 years
- Moving to the UAE or creating a safe haven
- Tax optimisation
- Opening a bank account in the UAE
Residency for financially independent people
Portugal
D7 Visa
EUR11,040+, yearly income6+ months
- Moving to Portugal at the lowest cost
- Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
- Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Spain
Non-Lucrative Visa
EUR28,880+, yearly income4+ months
- Moving to Spain at the lowest cost
- Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
- Prospect of permanent residency in 5 years
Austria
Residence permit
EUR100,000+3+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Living in a country with a high level of safety, healthcare, and education
- Permanent residence in Austria after 5 years of holding a residence permit
Switzerland
Residence permit
CHF450,000+, yearly tax3+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Living in a country with a high level of safety, healthcare, and education
- Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Digital Nomad Visas
Portugal
Digital Nomad Visa
EUR3,680+, monthly income6+ months
- Moving to Europe and creating a safe haven
- Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
- Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Hungary
White Card
EUR3,000+, monthly income3+ months
- Relocation and living in the EU
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- No income tax in Hungary if spending less than 183 days a year in the country
Malta
Nomad Residence Permit
EUR3,500+, monthly income2+ months
- Moving to Europe and creating a safe haven
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Tax optimisation
Spain
Digital Nomad Visa
EUR2,849+, monthly income4+ months
- Relocation and residency in the EU for the whole family
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Prospect of permanent residency in 5 years
Italy
Digital Nomad Visa
EUR2,700+, monthly income4+ months
- Relocation and residency in the EU for spouses, children, and parents
- Visa-free travel to the Schengen countries
- Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Residency for business owners
Hungary
RP for business owners
EUR7,700+, authorised capital6+ months
- Relocation and residency in the EU for 3 years
- Travelling across the Schengen Area visa-free
- Low corporate and income taxes
Portugal
Startup Visa
EUR11,040+ on a bank account10+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
- Starting a business and moving to the EU
USA
Investor visa
$870,000+5+ years
- Moving to the USA or creating a safe haven
- Opportunity to obtain US citizenship
- Opening bank accounts in the USA
Other residency options
Malta
Residence Permit
EUR30,000+3+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
- Opportunity to live, study, and start a business in Malta
- Tax optimisation with a special regime
Portugal
Global Talent Visa
EUR170,000+4+ months
- Faster route to EU residency
- Flexible stay requirements that depend on the participation level
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Thailand
Elite Visa
$25,500+1-3 months
- Long-term visa to live in Thailand or create a safe haven for up to 15 years
- Bonuses and privileges for visa holders
- Tax optimisation
Indonesia
Second Home Visa
$130,000+1+ months
- Moving to Indonesia and creating a safe haven
- Prospect of permanent residency in 3 years
- Doing business and investing in Indonesia
Step-by-step residency process
Step 1
Contacting a migration lawyer or a licensed agent
You can apply directly, but legal guidance helps with route selection, preliminary due diligence, and document strategy.
Step 2
Preparing the required documents
Documents usually include passport, no-criminal-record certificate, civil status records, proof of funds, CV, and health insurance.
Step 3
Applying for residency
Applications are filed with migration authorities. Some routes also require a national visa before residence card filing.
Step 4
Passing due diligence
Authorities verify eligibility, legitimacy of funds, and legal background before issuing approval.
Step 5
Receiving a residence permit card
After approval and biometrics, residence cards are issued and received by mail or in person in around 2-4 weeks.
Step 6
Residency renewal
Residence permits are renewed per local validity rules, usually every 1-10 years, with ongoing compliance evidence.
Physical presence, renewals, and tax
Minimum stay rules
Some Golden Visas only require infrequent visits; passive-income visas may expect you to treat the country as your primary home. Misjudging presence is a common renewal failure—we document expectations up front.
Renewals and compliance
Renewal applications may require proof of continued income, valid insurance, property maintenance, or language tests. Build a calendar for biometrics, filing windows, and dependent ageing rules.
Tax and reporting
Residence can interact with worldwide income reporting, treaty benefits, and exit taxes from your former home. We coordinate with tax counsel; immigration filings alone do not replace tax advice.
Residency FAQs
- Can I work while on a Golden Visa?
- Rules differ. Some countries attach work rights to the permit category; others restrict employment until you convert status. Confirm for your specific route before accepting a local job offer.
- How does EU citizenship timing compare?
- Portugal often cites a five-year naturalisation horizon for legal residents who meet language and tie requirements; Greece may reference seven years. Timelines are never automatic—authority discretion applies.
- What happens if I sell my qualifying property?
- You may lose eligibility for renewal unless you substitute another qualifying investment in time. Plan exits with counsel before listing assets tied to your permit.
How we work with you
End-to-end support on every mandate
Whether you pursue citizenship by investment, a Golden Visa, or a skilled route, the same professional discipline applies: clear scope, honest risk advice, and coordinated execution.
Licensed & structured practice
We work within authorised programme rules and publish credentials so you can verify our standing before you retain us.
Compliance before submission
A structured pre-check reduces surprises at the authority: identity, funds, litigation, and sanctions context are reviewed early.
Milestone-based updates
You receive checkpoint reporting—submission receipts, diligence questions, approvals—rather than ad-hoc messages.
Multi-desk coordination
Translations, certifications, investment mechanics, and consular sequencing are orchestrated as one workflow.
Step-by-step: from first call to passport or permit
Timelines vary by country and profile; the sequence below is representative of how we stage work so you always know what comes next.
- 11/5
1–3 business days
Preliminary review
Passport-led intake and high-level eligibility screen; we flag material risks before you incur heavy government fees.
- 22/5
2–6 weeks
Document preparation
Checklists, certified copies, translations, and bundle quality control aligned with the unit or consulate you are filing through.
- 33/5
1–2 weeks
Formal submission
Application lodged with correct fee sequencing; correspondence channels opened with the competent authority.
- 44/5
Varies by programme
Due diligence & decisions
Background review and any requests for further information; timelines depend on profile complexity and authority workload.
- 55/5
Post-approval
Investment, registration, passport
After approval in principle, complete the investment or contribution, then register and collect passports or permits as instructed.
Let’s discuss your goals
Book a consultation online or visit a branch. We will map routes, compare indicative budgets, and outline a realistic sequence for your family.
Explore programmes & resources
Deep links mirror how leading advisory sites organise citizenship, residence, analytics, and firm credentials—tailored to our routes.
- All citizenship programmes
- All residence programmes
- Program comparison table
- Passport mobility overview
- Due diligence expectations
- Practical guides hub
- Golden Visas guide
- Digital nomad visas
- Caribbean citizenship guide
- Analytics & reports
- Expert articles
- Immigration alerts
- Case studies
- Services overview
- Skilled immigration
- About the firm
- Licences & credentials
Client journeys we support
Illustrative matters span Caribbean and EU investment citizenship, Golden Visas, skilled migration, and urgent contingency planning—each file is unique.