Residence by Investment

9 advantages of residency in the EU

• 1

  Visa-free travels

  An EU residence permit allows you to travel throughout the Schengen Area without needing a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

  However, for EU member states not in the Schengen Area, like Cyprus, this rule does not apply. Cyprus residency holders still need Schengen visas.

  An EU residence permit allows you to travel throughout the Schengen Area without needing a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

  However, for EU member states not in the Schengen Area, like Cyprus, this rule does not apply. Cyprus residency holders still need Schengen visas.

• 2

  Moving to the EU

  The EU offers a safe environment, great climate, political and social stability, low crime rates, and is LGBTQ-friendly, making it an ideal place to relocate.

  The EU offers a safe environment, great climate, political and social stability, low crime rates, and is LGBTQ-friendly, making it an ideal place to relocate.

• 3

  Purchase of real estate

  In several EU countries, investors can obtain residence permits through real estate purchases. These properties can serve as second homes or rental investments.

  Real estate investment can be very profitable. For example, property values in Malta have risen by 1.5 times over the past decade.

  In several EU countries, investors can obtain residence permits through real estate purchases. These properties can serve as second homes or rental investments.

  Real estate investment can be very profitable. For example, property values in Malta have risen by 1.5 times over the past decade.

• 4

  Family members’ participation

  Investors’ spouses and minor children can join residency by investment programs. Some countries also allow residence permits for the investor’s adult children and parents.

  Malta’s PR program is particularly inclusive, allowing spouses, children, parents, and grandparents to be included regardless of age.

  Investors’ spouses and minor children can join residency by investment programs. Some countries also allow residence permits for the investor’s adult children and parents.

  Malta’s PR program is particularly inclusive, allowing spouses, children, parents, and grandparents to be included regardless of age.

• 5

  Access to EU banks

  As an EU resident, you can open accounts in international banks that offer high financial security. These accounts are ideal for savings and international transfers.

  As an EU resident, you can open accounts in international banks that offer high financial security. These accounts are ideal for savings and international transfers.

• 6

  Business expansion

  The EU has one of the world’s most stable economies, providing businesspersons with access to loans, venture capital, and other financial instruments.

  The EU has one of the world’s most stable economies, providing businesspersons with access to loans, venture capital, and other financial instruments.

• 7

  Education and healthcare

  With an EU residence permit, you can access top-tier education in various fields and public or private schooling for your children. Healthcare services across the EU are also accessible, with some countries offering free public healthcare to residents.

  With an EU residence permit, you can access top-tier education in various fields and public or private schooling for your children. Healthcare services across the EU are also accessible, with some countries offering free public healthcare to residents.

• 8

  Tax benefits

  Several EU countries offer special tax regimes for investors. For instance, Malta allows foreign residents to pay 15% on income earned abroad and brought into Malta and 0% on other foreign income under the Malta Global Residence Programme.

  Cyprus has no tax on global income and inheritance, and both property and income taxes are relatively low. Greece and Italy offer flat income tax rates for new residents.

  Several EU countries offer special tax regimes for investors. For instance, Malta allows foreign residents to pay 15% on income earned abroad and brought into Malta and 0% on other foreign income under the Malta Global Residence Programme.

  Cyprus has no tax on global income and inheritance, and both property and income taxes are relatively low. Greece and Italy offer flat income tax rates for new residents.

• 9

  Path to EU citizenship

  Residents can qualify for citizenship after several years of living in an EU country. Portugal offers the fastest route to citizenship, requiring only 5 years of residency. Greece and Cyprus require 7 years, while Spain and Italy require 10 years.

  Language proficiency and passing an exam on the country’s history and culture are also required.

  An EU passport provides visa-free access to most countries worldwide and allows the holder to live, work, conduct business, and study in any EU country without additional permits.

  Residents can qualify for citizenship after several years of living in an EU country. Portugal offers the fastest route to citizenship, requiring only 5 years of residency. Greece and Cyprus require 7 years, while Spain and Italy require 10 years.

  Language proficiency and passing an exam on the country’s history and culture are also required.

  An EU passport provides visa-free access to most countries worldwide and allows the holder to live, work, conduct business, and study in any EU country without additional permits.

"Securing residency in the European Union opens doors to a myriad of opportunities. From visa-free travel across the Schengen Area to access to world-class healthcare and education, the benefits are extensive and impactful. For investors and their families, the EU offers not just a residence but a gateway to a higher quality of life."