After Bulgaria’s accession to the European Union, the country became an attractive and secure place for foreign investments. To further boost the country’s economic growth, the Bulgarian Parliament passed in 2009 number of amendments in the Bulgarian Citizenship, Foreigners in Bulgaria and Investment Promotion laws, which enabled Non-European citizens and their families, who invest in Bulgaria, to apply for permanent residency and citizenship in a much simplified and shortened procedure.
Programmes
Ukraine
Immigration through investments programme overview
Ukraine is one of the latest European countries which has passed a number of regulations aiming to attract foreign investors. With its fast growing economy, Ukraine is recognized as a reliable partner to the European Union, which, in 2016 lifted all travel restrictions for Ukrainian citizens. To further boost the country’s economic growth, the Ukrainian Parliament passed number of laws which enabled investors to apply for permanent residency and citizenship in a much simplified and shortened procedure.
Moldova
Immigration through investments programme overview
Moldova is the latest country which in 2018 launched its citizenship program. The investors and family members receive full citizenship, with passport rights, dependent are considered children up to 29 years of age and parents from 55 years of age. Citizenship transferable to future generations without restrictions and at no requirement for additional investment.
Saint Lucia
Citizenship by investments programme overview
In 2015, the Saint Lucia government established the Citizenship by Investment Program, making it possible to obtain Saint Lucia citizenship by investment in only approximately 6 months. Citizens of Saint Lucia travel to 123 countries without visa, including Europe, North- and Latin America as well as Asia.
Greece
Residency by investment programme overview
Greece introduced а law that allows citizens from any non-European countries to acquire a European residence permit by investment, granting them free movement to travel within the Schengen Zone. The Golden Visa Program in Greece is an investor visa and it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the main applicant keeps the investment, while there is no requirement to stay in Greece whatsoever.
Portugal
Golden Visa programme overview
In July 2015 the Portuguese government introduced a new investment solution that open the doors for more foreign investors. It is now one of the fastest and most transparent investor visa program in Europe, ensuring low property investment level, fast processing and a minimal requirement for residency. In 5 years, investors and their families become eligible for permanent residency and qualify for EU citizenship one year later.
Vanuatu
Citizenship by Investment Programme
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment programme is the fastest and most straightforward second citizenship program available on the market. Your second passport can be yours in as little as 6 weeks and you don’t need to travel or reside in the country to get it.
