Here’s how you can become a European citizen!!! UK was the first country in Europe to introduce residency in return for passive investment. Europe is the most popular region in terms of second residence and citizenship applications, accounting for 56 per cent of the total number of applications. Be it for the sake of a second passport, or for the actual relocation to a European country, the ultra-rich from around the world find plenty of opportunities in the investment programmes of Europe, where both residency and citizenship would automatically lead to visa-free travel across the Schengen zone. The first country in Europe to introduce residency in return for passive investment was the UK, which kicked off its programme in the mid-90s. In 2009, Bulgaria followed with its citizenship by investment programme and soon many other countries followed, realizing that the concept could form a major boost to the local economy. With the large array of opportunities the decision to opt for one of these programmes has not become easier. However, each programme will appeal to the specific criteria of each different investor. According to Arton Capital, there are a set of main criteria that define the attractiveness of a country and determine the preference of an investor. Furthermore, criteria such as the overall cost, the speed of the procedure, visa-free travel options, the quality of life, and the simplicity of the programme determined by factors such as physical presence in the country, language requirements, and financing options are important tools to judge whether the country offers what the investor is looking for. To learn more about European citizenship programme just visit our office or email us at fb@nascintl
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 06:01:25 +0000
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