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-Do you come from a socially and politically unstable country?
-Do you go through the stress and long waiting times of applying for visas?
-Are you questioned at immigration due to your current citizenship?
-Does your work or business have a scope of global expansion?
-Do you work hard but pay taxes on your worldwide income?
-Do you receive quality health care, education, retirement, and welfare benefits?
-Do you get the desired social benefit schemes from the government of your home country?
-Are you socially insecure with your current passport?
The advantages of holding a ‘European residence permit’ or a ‘Second citizenship and passport’ are significant if you want to permanently shield your wealth and mitigate your risks. You’re able to establish businesses, open bank accounts, and expand investments globally under your ‘new identity’ as a European resident or a more powerful ranked passport. This second identity helps you to achieve safety if your home country is unstable and allows you to move freely around the globe. Having an alternative residence or citizenship not only protects the present and future of your family, but also offers you access to a wide range of social benefits from the government systems of developed countries, such as medical, welfare, education, taxation, retirement, and social liberation. As a European resident, you have access to almost all government benefits.
Immigration programs are commonly classified into 3 main categories today;
1- European Residence- Nil investment category. This program is suitable for anyone wanting to legally migrate and live in a country within the European Union (EU) without investing millions of Euros in obtaining their residence permit itself. Eg- Students, Businesses, Branch offices, Freelancers, Digital nomads, Online companies, or Retires are few classes suitable to this category. Ask us if you qualify. Learn more.
2- European Residence- By Investment category. Commonly abbreviated as ‘Golden Visa’. This program is suitable for anyone who cannot live in a European country (because of personal or professional reasons) but want to secure their future with a Permanent Residence in a European country. Investment type vary by country of application, from government bonds, to real estate, to donations. Generally, the investment amount must be maintained for the first 5 years. More commonly known as the ‘Golden Visa program’ investment for this visa permit begins from Euros 300,000. Ask us about the details of this permit. Learn more.
3. Fast Citizenship or Second Passport program. There are certain citizenship programs which do not require the applicants to move away and they grant citizenship and passport in approximately 2 to 6 months (depending on the program and the complexity of the profile of the applicant). These ‘fast track citizenship programs’ are usually different from ‘residency programs’. Investment options vary by country, from government bonds, donations, real estate to mixed-investments. Ask us about the details of quickly obtaining a second passport. Learn more.
Since every person and family’s situation is unique, we can recommend the most suitable path for your future plans after reviewing your background, needs, risk appetite, and future plans. We offer 2 initial consultation meetings, the first meeting will answer your questions pertaining to the programs, and the second one for us to profile your background. Thereafter, we make a comprehensive plan, program, and proposal for your review and then begin your journey. Ready to make an inquiry about which program we recommend for you? Learn more.
Immigration programs are commonly classified into 3 main categories today;
1- European Residence- Nil investment category. This program is suitable for anyone wanting to legally migrate and live in a country within the European Union (EU) without investing millions of Euros in obtaining their residence permit itself. Eg- Students, Businesses, Branch offices, Freelancers, Digital nomads, Online companies, or Retires are few classes suitable for this category. Ask us if you qualify. Learn more.
2- European Residence- By Investment category. Commonly abbreviated as ‘Golden Visa’. This program is suitable for anyone who cannot live in a European country (because of personal or professional reasons) but want to secure their future with a Permanent Residence in a European country. Investment type varies by country of application, from government bonds to real estate, to donations. Generally, the investment amount must be maintained for the first 5 years. More commonly known as the ‘Golden Visa program’ investment for this visa permit begins from Euros 300,000. Ask us about the details of this permit. Learn more.
3. Fast Citizenship or Second Passport program. There are certain citizenship programs that do not require the applicants to move away and they grant citizenship and passport in approximately 2 to 6 months (depending on the program and the complexity of the profile of the applicant). These ‘fast track citizenship programs’ are usually different from ‘residency programs’. Investment options vary by country, from government bonds, donations, real estate to mixed-investments. Ask us about the details of quickly obtaining a second passport. Learn more.
The applicants should not have a criminal record, and they should be able to provide a medical clearance, sufficient proof of their background and finances. Applicants must also engage an Authorized Government Agency such as Immigration Casa, who will assist them to prepare the required forms and supporting documents. Learn more.
Yes, citizenship is extended to your spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents. Fees for family members vary from country to country. You will be able to include your children as dependents up to the age of 30 and parents over the age of 55, nevertheless, this might vary slightly as every country has different age requirements in accordance with their legislation. Please consult us. Learn more.
There are many benefits to obtaining a European residence permit and a second passport. Below are some of the major advantages:
-Protect yourself and family from your country’s economic, social and political instability
-Travel the world freely without worrying about visas
-Preserve your wealth and expand your business and investment horizons
-Overcome government restrictions and limitations
-Leverage tax benefits and protect yourself from unforeseen misfortunes
-Avoid being a target of social or religious discriminations
Every country has its own tax legislations. Generally, taxation applies to a foreigner if you conduct any trade, commerce, or business activities in the country of residence. A foreigner who is a registered resident, conducts business, and stays for more than 184 days in a foreign land, is considered a tax-resident (permanent resident) and is eligible to pay taxes on their income.
However, in case of a European Residence Permit- Nil Investment category, if you do not conduct any business in that country and your business is registered and generates an income outside the country of application Eg- Residence visa application for Spain and business or online store is registered in Mexico, India, Germany, UK, Russia, or anywhere outside of Spain, then you do not pay taxes in Spain. Therefore, to conduct business in Spain, we can apply for a business registration or innovator category of visa.
For the Fast Citizenship category, all Caribbean countries offering second passport programs do not impose any tax on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains. You are only liable to pay personal tax if you reside in the country. Cyprus, having the fastest citizenship program to obtain a passport part of the European Union in only 6 months, would not tax you unless you become a tax resident in the country. Therefore, you can enjoy all the benefits of being European but not getting taxed by your country of citizenship if you don’t reside in Cyprus. At the same time, the Republic of Cyprus offers one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe. A resident with a Cypriot passport is subject to tax under the Cyprus personal tax regime, which is regarded as one of the most generous tax regimes in Europe. Non-tax residents are charged to tax only on income generated within Cyprus, i.e rents, royalties, remuneration, or other profits arising from property situated in Cyprus.
Caribbean programs do not require you to visit the country before, during, or after the application process. Antigua & Barbuda is the only exception to this rule as it requires applicants to spend 5 days in the country within 5 years of obtaining citizenship. Cyprus requires you to visit the country to undertake Biometrics at the beginning of the process and also to collect your Citizenship Certificate and Passport in person at the Immigration Department in Cyprus at the end of the process (after 6 months of submitting the application).
Always, use an authorized Immigration service firm who are associated with reputable Law Firms. At Immigration Casa, we strongly believe that every professional possesses skills and intricate details to maneuver the success of a migration file. Due to the bureaucracy of government officials, language barriers, ever-changing application rules and evolving processes, newly practicing lawyers or self-handling a case file can easily self-jeopardize a migration file. Also, never make a visa applications on the basis of internet knowledge, it’s almost never concise and lacks the experience of professionally submitted applications. Additionally, a reputable lawyer is well within their professional rights to contest a visa resolution or negative result by an immigration officer, whilst a person of public status is not and can be simply denied. Hence, to get a lucrative, smooth, quick, and positive outcome of your application, without having to undergo the initial hurdles and disappointments or an exhaustive ‘try again’ method, contact us. Learn more about our expert lawyers.
Immigration Casa is associated with hand-picked native law firms, to the country of your application. They specialize in the local laws of the land, pertaining to immigration, citizenship, corporate, family, labor, real estate, and litigation laws. They possess a niche local network within the government bodies, which will derive the success of your appointments, case files, and visa resolution. We work only with lawyers who have a minimum of 8 years of registered practice by the local immigration council and chamber of commerce authorities to legally represent our cases.
a. Our specialist lawyers are domiciled in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy & Germany. We undertake private consultations of your case with 3 or more autonomous lawyers to find the best approach and fees for the success of your application.
b. Our experienced panel of lawyers manages Immigration, Corporate, Investment, Labor, Real Estate, Taxation, Family, and Inheritance laws.
c. New residence permit, Extension of residence visa, Permanent Residence Permit, EU Permit, Blue Cards, Appointments and Applications for ID Card registration, Biometrics, Citizenship applications are few essential services we cover in your initial application, post-landing, and visa renewal stages.
