Residency by Investment

Most countries require a valid passport that is good for a certain period beyond the expected stay.

You will usually need to fill out an application form detailing personal information, reasons for your stay, and possibly other information.

You will need to provide a reason for your stay, such as employment, study, or family reunification. This may require additional documentation, like an offer of employment or admission to a school.

Many countries require proof that you can support yourself financially for the duration of your stay. This could be through a job, personal savings, or a financial sponsor.

Some countries require proof of health insurance to ensure you have access to medical care.

Many countries require a certificate of no criminal record, or will at least conduct a criminal background check.

Some countries require specific medical checks, such as for tuberculosis.

You may need to show you have a place to live. This could be a rental agreement, a letter from a friend or relative you'll be staying with, or other proof of accommodation.

In many countries, you need to prove that you have lived continuously in the country for a certain period. This often means you can't have been outside the country for more than a certain number of days.

You will usually need to show that you have a stable income or sufficient financial resources to support yourself and any dependents without needing public funds.

Most countries require you to have no serious criminal record.

This could involve language proficiency tests, citizenship classes, or proof of employment or community involvement.

A residence permit is a document issued by a country to foreign nationals, allowing them to legally reside for a specified period. This permit is usually tied to a specific purpose such as work, study, or investment. The duration, conditions, and rights associated with a residence permit can vary widely based on the specific laws of the issuing country. Holding a residence permit can often be a pathway to obtaining longer-term resident status or citizenship.

EU residency by investment allows you to live, work, or study in the issuing EU country and often other EU nations. It provides access to social services like healthcare and education, and eases travel within the Schengen Area. It can also pave the way to permanent residency or citizenship.

To obtain residency, identify the type of residency you qualify for, like work, study, investment, or family reunification. Submit the necessary documents such as a valid passport, proof of income, and health checks to the country's immigration department. Complete the application accurately, pay any fees, and wait for processing. The exact process varies by country.

A temporary residence permit allows a foreign national to live in a country for a specific period, usually tied to a purpose like work, study or investment. It often has restrictions and must be renewed. A permanent residence permit grants the right to live in a country indefinitely, with fewer restrictions, and it's often a path to citizenship. Permanent residents usually have more rights, similar to citizens, like freedom to work anywhere and access to social benefits.

Malta and Cyprus are known for their relatively accessible permanent residence programs. In these countries, you can attain permanent resident status through investment, and the process is relatively quick.