Globalization has made it possible to make yourself globally known. Business, Trades, Investments are among the options to make your / your company’s presence appear globally. With the easy norms, terms and conditions of various countries, one can easily invest in these countries with a privilege to become citizens of this nations by securing a citizenship passport. We, at Grace Consulting, excel in undertaking complete process by preparing portfolios, interacting with the authorities, preparing client for country’s demographics, choosing best available options for investing, assisting client in understanding the relevancies, providing pre-post investing guide-lines, being an intermediator and working for both the parties for their best benefits, completely dedicated and reliable. We specialize in making a complete package of services that would require minimum amount of time by lowering formalities and legalities.
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM(CIP)
COUNTRIES
EUROPE
Malta
The applicant must:
Make a non-refundable contribution to Maltese Government of at least €650,000 to be deposited in National Development & Social Fund (NDSF)
Purchase of € 150,000 in Maltese Government Stocks, bonds, debentures
Make a property transaction, which can include a purchase (for minimum of € 350,000 or a rental – for a minimum of € 16,000 per annum, held for 5 years
Cyprus
The applicant must:
Make a donation of € 75,000 to Research & Innovative Foundation and at least € 75,000 to the Cyprus Land Development Corporation
Make a real estate investment of at least € 2,000,000
Make investment of at least € 2,000,000 in business or companies based and operating in Cyprus
Make investment of at least € 2,000,000 in purchase units from Alternative Investment Funds (AIF)
Make a Combination of above-mentioned categories of Investment – amounts to at least € 2,000,000
Moldova
A minimum non-refundable contribution to the Public Investment fund of € 100,000
CARRIBBEAN
St. Lucia
A donation of at least $100,000 US to Saint Lucia National Economic Fund
Investment of at least $300,000 US in an approved real estate development
Investment of at least $3,500,000 US in an approved enterprise project
Investment of $500,000 US in Government Bonds (non-interest bearing) for 5 years
Dominica
A donation to National Transformation Fund of $100,000 US for a single applicant
A real estate investment of $200,000
Antigua & Barbuda
Real estate investment of at least $400,000 US
Donation to National Transformation Fund of $100,000 US
Two Business Investment Option:
Applicant invests $1,500,000 US in an approved business
Two persons can jointly invest $400,000 US to a joint investment of an approved business totalling $5,000,000
St. Kitts & Nevis
A non-refundable contribution of $150,000 US towards Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)
Minimum pre-approved real estate investment of $200,000 US – resalable after 7 years or Minimum pre-approved real estate investment of $400,000 US – resalable after 5 years
Grenada
A $150,000 US donation to the National Transformation Fund
Real estate investment of at least $350,000 US in approved projects
RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (RIP)
COUNTRIES
SPAIN
Spanish Golden Visa
Any one of the following :
Initial Investment – € 2,000,000 in Spanish Debt
€ 1,000,000 in shares of Spanish Company Investment fund or bank deposit
Acquisition of real estate property with a value of € 500,000
Creation of new project in general interest
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
PORTUGAL
Portugal Golden Visa
Any one of the following:
Invest at least € 500,000 in Portugal Real Estate
Invest at least € 350,000 in Portuguese Real Estate, acquisition of real estate whose construction is at least 30 years old or located in a rehabilitation zone
Capital transfer of atleast € 350,000 in support of scientific or technological research activities
Capital transfer of at least € 350,000 for acquisition of shares in an investment or venture fund, geared towards the capitalization of small or medium businesses.
Capital transfer of atleast € 250,000 in support of artistic or cultural activities.
Capital transfer of atleast € 350,000 for creating a commercial society with the head office in Portugal and creation of 5 permanent jobs.
Capital transfer of atleast € 350,000 to invest in share capital of an existing commercial company in Portugal and creating 5 new jobs or keeping the existing ones.
Deposit of € 1 million in Poland Bank Account
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
GREECE
Investment from € 250,000 (Taxes Applicable), in real estate
Property could be rented out
No minimum stay required
5- year residency and renewable
Citizenship after 7 years of residency
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
MALTA
Malta Residence and Visa Program
Invest € 30,000 to Government of Malta
An annual income of at least € 100,000 arising from outside of Malta or possession of Capital of atleast € 500,000
Invest in the property in South Malta with minimum investment of € 320,000 or in Gozo with minimum investment of € 270,000
Lease a property in South Malta of € 12,000 per annum, or in Gozo of € 10,000 per annum
Invest in Government Bonds / Shares amounting to atleast € 250,000
MALTA GLOBAL RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Applicant to reside and take up employment in Malta
Applicant must demonstrate financial self sufficiency
MALTA ORDINARY RESIDENCY
Currently available to EU & EEA nationals and nationals of Switzerland only.
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
LATVIA
Business Investment
Invest € 50,000 in Latvian Company
Amount to be holded in account of Latvian Company for 5 years
After 5 years, the invested amount is paid back and/or Residency is continued for another 5 years
Buy Property in Latvia
Buy a property of at least € 250,000
The property should be kept for at least 5 years
The property can be sold after 5 years and Residency can be continued
Government Bonds
Buy Latvian Government Bonds for € 250,000 – after the approval of your application
The investment is to be held in for 5 years
After 5 years, the investment is repaid to the investor
Latvian Bank
Investment is deposited in Latvian Bank amounting to € 280,000 for a period of 5 years as a subordinate Liability
Investment is held in the bank for 5 years
After 5 years, investment is repaid to the investor, increased by interest
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
CYPRUS
Simple Fast Track Process
Purchase of “first time” sale residential property in Cyprus – amount of € 300,000 (exclusive of VAT)
Initial payment of € 200,000 must be made
Applicant’s presence is not required / mandatory, applicant’s legal representative can also facilitate
Permanent Residency on “Normal Track Basis” or Category F Application
A house/apartment needs to be purchased, or rented out, of any value
Must possess minimum annual secured income of approximately € 10,000 from sources outside of Cyprus (additional € 5000 for each dependent)
Applicant not required to maintain employment in Cyprus
Income must be derived from legally acceptable sources from outside Cyprus
Income must be secure and must provide stable support for the applicant and dependents in future
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
TIER 1 – Investor Visa
Invest more than £ 2,000,000 in UK
Applicant must be outside from European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
Apply before 3 months from the date of travel
Decision on application is taken within 3 weeks, if application is applied from outside UK
Faster decisions also applicable, with extra fees
Investor can come on Investor Visa for 3 years & 4 months and apply to extend visa for 2 years
To settle after 2 years – investment amounts to £ 10,000,000
To settle after 3 years – investment amounts to £ 5,000,000
To settle after 5 years – investment amounts to £ 2,000,000
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA – BC PNP ENTREPRENEURIAL STREAM
Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot
Entrepreneurs interested in working with regional communities to establish new business for economic development
Minimum personal net worth required – $300,000 CAD
Personal Investment of $ 100,000 CAD within 610 days (approx. 20 months) of arriving in BC on a BC PNP – supported work permit
Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category
Entrepreneurs interested to establish new business or take over an existing business and grow the business in British Columbia (BC)
Minimum personal net worth required – $600,000
Make Personal Investment of $200,000 in business
Must possess business and/or management skills
Must create at least one full time job for Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
Strategic Projects
Immigration stream where foreign corporations would intend to establish their subsidiary or branch office in BC
The foreign corporation must be well established and in good financial standing
Key staff member(s) can also become eligible
The foreign corporation must make at least $500,000 CAD of investment towards to operations of the corporation in BC
Foreign corporation can establish new business, and/or can purchase and existing eligible business
The corporation must create 3 new jobs – full time – for Canadian citizens and/or Permanent Residents
ALBERTA
Self Employed Farmer Stream
Must already possess a successful farm business
Must be able to provide farm related documentation – financial, other – as requested
Must possess education, training and experience
Invest minimum of $500,000 CAD, of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta
Documentation required to show a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD
SASKATCHEWAN
Entrepreneur Stream
Must have at least $500,000 CAD at minimum in Business and Personal Assets
Must have at least 3 years of relevant business management experience or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past 10 years
Must intend to invest a minimum of $300,000 CAD in Regina and Saskatoon or a minimum of $200,000 CAD in all other Saskatchewan Communities
MANITOBA
Entrepreneur Pathway
Minimum Investment of $250,000 CAD for business in Manitoba Capital Region
Minimum Investment of $150,000 CAD if business is being established outside of Manitoba Capital Region
Minimum of $500,000 CAD required in Net Worth
Minimum 3 years of experience – full time – in past 5 years either as an active business owner or working in senior management role of a successful business
Farmer Pathway
Formally known as – Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative
Minimum 3 years of farm ownership and operation experience
Minimum $300,000 CAD, to establish a farming business in Rural Manitoba
Investment in eligible tangible assets
Must possess at least $500,000 CAD of net Worth
ONTARIO
Entrepreneurial Stream
Must have at least 24 months of full time business experience in the last 60 months
Applicant must be business owner or as a senior manager or other senior position in the business
Must possess Minimum net worth of $800,000 CAD, if within Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Must possess minimum net worth of $400,000 CAD, if outside Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
If proposed business if in the Information & Communications Technology / Digital Communication Sector, then regardless of location, minimum net worth of $400,000 CAD
Must possess a personal net worth of minimum of $600,000 CAD in Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and control at least one-third of equity in the business
Must possess a personal net worth of $200,000 CAD and control at least one third of the equity of the business, if applying outside Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
If proposed business is in Information and Technology Sector, then regardless of location, minimum personal investment of $200,000 CAD and control at least one-third of the equity in the business
Must create permanent full time job for two permanent residents and/or Canadian citizens
QUEBEC
Investor Program
(Currently the intake of permanent selection applications for Investor program is temporarily suspended)
Must have legally acquired net assets worth at least $2,000,000 alone, with spouse, or de facto spouse
Must have management experience for at least two years in the in the preceding 5 years of the date of application presented for selection
Intend to settle in Quebec
5 year term Investment of $1,200,000 with Investment Quebec Immigrant Investisseurs Inc.
NEW BRUNSWICK
Entrepreneurial Stream
Must have at least 33.33 % of ownership in business and an active senior management role
Make eligible investment of at least $250,000 before tax
Control at least 33.33 % equity in business
Can establish a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation
Can continue operations of existing business
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
International Entrepreneur
Have at least $600,000 CAD in unencumbered net business and personal assets that can be readily transferred to Canada
Must invest at least $200,000 CAD to establish a business in Newfoundland & Labrador with a minimum ownership of 33.33% or at least one million in equity investment
Must create at least one full time permanent job for Permanent Resident of Canada or Canadian Citizen
Must have at least 2 years of actively managing and owning a business with at least 25% of ownership in past 5 years or 5 years and more experience in a senior business management role in last 10 years
International Graduate Entrepreneur
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have graduated from Memorial University or College of North Atlantic – at least 2 years full time degree or diploma
Must have a business continuity plan verified by Authorized third party professional
The degree or diploma must have been completed within two years of submission of the EOI for this purpose
Must have a valid post-graduation work permit
Must have at least 1 year’s continuous experience of actively managing and owning the current business – minimum ownership of 33.33 %
Create at least one permanent full-time job for Permanent Resident of Canada or Canadian Citizen
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Residency through Work Permit Stream
Must have net worth of $600,000
Must have minimum education of High School
Age limit of 21- 59 years
Must have management skills and / or business ownership experience
Must have intention to live and work in PEI
Must attend interview with the staff from the office of Immigration
NOVA SCOTIA
Entrepreneur Stream
Must be 21 years of age
Must have intention to live permanently in Nova Scotia
Must have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD
Must be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD to establish a business in Nova Scotia
Must have at least 3 years of experience in managing and / or owing a business with 33.33 % ownership or have at least 5 years of experience in a senior business management role
YUKON
Business Nominee Program
Must have high school education
Must have 3 years of Entrepreneurial or business management experience
Must have at least 5 years of work experience that is relevant to business
Must have net worth of at least $500,000 CAD
Must have at least $300,000 CAD of liquid assets
Must have intention to live in Yukon
Must show the plan of how to invest $300,000 CAD in Capital Investments for the business in 2 years
NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES
Immigration Nominee Program – Business Stream
Must have one of the following:
Minimum of $300,000 CAD equity to start or purchase a business within the corporate boundaries of Yelloknife, NWT
Minimum of $150,000 CAD equity to start or purchase a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT
Personal Net worth – One of the following:
Minimum of $500,000 CAD to start or purchase a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT
Minimum of $250,000 to start or purchase a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, NWT
Must deposit $75,000 CAD (once) – as a good faith deposit with the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, after formally accepted into the program
Must own at least 33.33% of business
Must have intention to live and settle in NWT
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.
NEW ZEALAND
Investor Visa
Investment of $3,000,000 NZD
Must be invested for 4 years
Must have experience of minimum 3 years
Maximum age to qualify – 65 years
Investment of $10,000,000 NZD
No major requirements
Entrepreneur Visa
Entrepreneur Visa – 2 years
Must have minimum Capital Investment of $100,000 NZD (this excludes working capital)
Must have a clear business plan
Applicant will have Residency in two years – after successfully establishing and / or purchasing business in New Zealand and established business must have benefitted New Zealand
Entrepreneur Visa – 6 months
Must have minimum Capital Investment of $500,000 NZD (this excludes working capital)
Must have a clear business plan
Must create 3 – permanent full time jobs for New Zealand Citizens and/or Residents
Investments in Bonds, Stocks
Must invest a minimum of $3,000,000 in bonds, stocks and other eligible investments
Global Impact Visa (GIV)
Must have nomination from EHF
Must have offer from EHF
Must have $36,000 NZD as maintenance funds to support yourself and family for the first year of residence
Must bear good health and character
For detailed requirements, criteria and processes, please contact us and schedule a meeting in order to provide a detailed consultation, guidance and assistance of the process.