CITIZENSHIP

Portuguese citizenship grants the right to settle, work, and study in all EU countries and allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations worldwide. Portuguese citizenship can mainly be acquired by those who are descended from Portuguese parents or grandparents, by marriage or civil union, or by birth in a Portuguese territory To get the citizenship by investment you have to:

• Invest EURO 350,000 – 400,000 in kind of hotels or tourist houses.
• Income will be 3-4% per year.
• The applicant has to go to Portugal and sign with the lawyer after 3-6 months and he will get the visa.
• You will get a visa for 5 years allows you to live and work there.
• The applicant has basic (A2 international level) knowledge of the Portuguese language
• The applicant has not been convicted for a crime that corresponds to a penalty equal to or more than three years according to Portuguese law
• Portugal allows dual citizenship.

In order to create more favorable conditions for citizenship approval, the applicant may demonstrate tangible connections with the Portuguese community.

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2013, making it one of the most recent programs of its kind. The program allows applicants and their families to obtain citizenship of Antigua & Barbuda in exchange for an investment made into the country. It offers a highly useful second passport for you, your family and future generations.

With some 365 beaches of clean blue waters, the tropical islands of Antigua and Barbuda are an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Subsequently, tourism is the key driver of GDP and generates around 60% of the island’s income, with key target markets being the U.S, Canada and Europe.

A strategic location, a highly educated workforce, a pleasant tropical climate, and untouched beaches are among the attributes that make Antigua and Barbuda an attractive investment opportunity.

Benefits of Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

• Citizenship is in a British Commonwealth country.
• Inclusion of dependent children 21 and under
• Inclusion of dependent parents or grandparents over 65
• Application processing within 5 – 6 months.
• Having a second citizenship may allow children to avoid military service in their home country
• Visa-free access to more than 140 countries including United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Antigua & Barbuda recognizes Dual Citizenship and does not require people to renounce their current citizenship.
• No tax on worldwide income. No estate, death, inheritance or capital gains tax.
• Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning.
• Antigua is the travel hub of the region with direct flights to London, New York, Miami, Toronto and Montreal.
• Home to the most technologically advanced hospital in the Caribbean and two American medical universities.
• No management experience requirement, no education requirement, no interview, and no language requirement.

Qualifications for Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

To qualify under the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program, the following criteria must be met:

• The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• To qualify as dependents, children must be (1) under age 18 and unmarried; or (2) full-time students aged 18-22 who are dependent on their parents; or (3) over age 18 and living with (and fully supported by) the applicant due to physical or mental disability.
• Parents or grandparents of the principal applicant or spouse may qualify as dependents if they are above 65 years of age, living with the principal applicant, and can prove financial dependency on the principal applicant.
• Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination and have no criminal record.
• Applicants must complete a medical examination.
• Applicants must spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda in the 5 years following citizenship issuance.
• Applicants must make a qualifying investment in Antigua & Barbuda as described below.

Investment Options

Applicants must make one of the following qualifying investments in St. Kitts and Nevis:

• A non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) US$200,000 including government fees and legal fees for a family of 4
• Family of 4 people: US $180,000 including fees
• USD $400,000 in a Government-approved real estate project plus government fees and legal fees (US$500K)

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program was started in 1984, giving it the distinction of being the world’s first country to offer such a program. Now in its fourth decade of operation, the country continues to be a leader among those offering citizenship by investment programs. It has made it is goal to represent the ‘Platinum Standard’ of citizenship by investment. As the oldest and most trusted program of its kind, St. Kitts & Nevis continues to welcome those seeking to obtain citizenship in this beautiful Caribbean island.

The citizenship by investment program allows applicants to become citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, without a residency requirement. Once Citizenship is granted, passports may be easily obtained. Dependent children 30 years and under may also be included and grandparents above 55 years.

St. Kitts and Nevis 60 day Accelerated Application Process (AAP)

St. Kitts and Nevis is the only citizenship by investment program to offer an Accelerated Application Process (AAP). Applying using the AAP will guarantee complete processing of a fully completed application within 60 days of its submission, with some applications completed in as little as 45 days. Applicants will still be required to meet all mandatory criteria and submit the necessary supporting documents to apply for citizenship by investment.

Under the AAP Applications will be given an accelerated treatment from the Citizenship by Investment Unit, Due Diligence Providers and the St. Kitts and Nevis Passport Office.

About St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts is the larger of the 2 Caribbean islands that comprise the nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Known for its rain forested mountains and beaches of white, gray and black sands, these dual islands are one of the most stunning spots in the Caribbean.

On its southwestern coast is the capital, Basseterre, and its colonial-era Georgian buildings. Anchoring Basseterre is the Circus, a plaza modeled after London’s Piccadilly Circus, complete with Victorian-style clock tower.

Beyond its breathtaking natural beauty, warm skies, clear blue waters and white sandy beaches, St. Kitts and Nevis supports a robust trade and tourism economy and highly skilled workforce. It offers direct flights to and from Europe and the U.S.

Benefits of St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship

• Citizenship is in a British Commonwealth country.
• Citizenship is for life and not revocable.
• Application processing within 3-6 months
• Inclusion of dependent children 30 and under.
• Inclusion of dependent parents or grandparents over 55
• Right to pass on citizenship to future generations
• Visa-free access to more than 152 countries including the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes Dual Citizenship and does not require people to renounce their current citizenship.
• Having a second citizenship may allow children to avoid military service in their home country.
• Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning.
• A low tax regime, safeguarding citizens from, for example, worldwide income, inheritance, and gift tax.
• There is no residency requirement under the Citizenship by Investment Program.
• No management experience requirement, no education requirement, no interview, and no language requirement.

Qualifications for St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

To qualify under the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, the following criteria must be met:

• The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• To qualify as dependents, children must be under age 30 and unmarried (if aged 18-30, children must be able to prove full-time studies and dependence on their parents).
• Parents or grandparents of the principal applicant or spouse may qualify as dependents if they are above 55 years of age, living with the principal applicant, and can prove financial dependency on the principal applicant.
• Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination and have no criminal record.
• Applicants must complete a medical examination.
• Applicants must make a qualifying investment in St. Kitts and Nevis as described below.

Investment Options

Applicants must make one of the following qualifying investments in St. Kitts and Nevis:

• A non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) US$200,000 including government fees and legal fees for a family of 4
• USD $400,000 in a Government-approved real estate project plus government fees and legal fees (US$500K)