tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36440174533900550392024-03-04T22:14:48.846-08:00Fast Track EU Passports & Residency PermitsDerek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-27156583040623774162019-01-01T22:00:00.000-08:002019-01-01T22:00:08.568-08:00European Residency Visas - The Number 1 Choice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my last few articles we looked out how the major European Residency Programmes matched up against the key points of consideration. Whilst all the programmes have their merits there is one outstanding programme that excels against ALL the major points for consideration. That is the Cyprus Permanent Residency programme</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Cyprus Permanent Residency programme with over 3,000 successful applicants in the past few years has become one if not the most popular residency programmes in the market. So what makes it so special and what’s its appeal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. The whole family qualifies for just one single investment of €300,000 in real estate. This includes the investor, spouse, dependants up to the age of 18 and the investor’s parents</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Unlike all other offerings the Cyprus Residence Permit is Permanent from day one with no need for future reconsideration or application renewals. It is a lifetime permit for the investor and his family.The other residency offerings only provide a temporary visa which has to be renewed after the first year and then every two or more years after that</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. What happens to your children when they reach the age of 18? Most programmes include dependants up to the age of 18, however as most of the offerings are only temporary, your children will typically lose their residency status when they reach adulthood. With the Cyprus Programme your children have a lifetime residency permit even after they have reached the age of 18</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Cyprus's strategic location at the crossroads of three continents: Europe the Middle East and Africa has been a major factor in attracting investors to the programme. It is just a short flight from many Middle Eastern and an African countries, as well as being the closest to Asia making it a very attractive and flexible solution. It also provides a fast and appealing gateway to Europe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Cyprus has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and high quality International Schools. It is the most southerly of the European options, has glorious beaches and 326 days of sunshine a year offering a relaxed, stress-free Mediterranean lifestyle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Many successful people suffer from considerable taxation penalties from their current government and the appeal of living in a country with an attractive and low tax regime is considerable</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cyprus’s advantageous tax rates coupled with an extensive list of double tax treaties places </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">it high on the list of preferred jurisdictions for international tax planners. Cyprus is not </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">associated as an “offshore” vehicle. It is simply the lowest tax Jurisdiction in Europe that is </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">not offshore </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Cyprus enables entrepreneurial successful businessmen to extend their current business or </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">set up a new business providing them with a gateway to the European market and the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">opportunity to fulfil their business ambitions and goals</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. In addition to all of points already covered the Cyprus Permanent Residency Programme provides you with the opportunity to become full EU Citizens after 7 years </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my next article I will announce which of the European Residency Options best addresses the other key category and that is the cost and ease of obtaining the European Residency Visas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As previously mentioned you and your family can qualify for the Cyprus Permanent Residency Permits in just 8 weeks by investing €300,000 in European Real Estate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you would like assistance or further information with European Residency Visas then feel free to contact me on +447771716434 or derek@europeancitizenships.com</span></div>
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Derek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.1912379 -0.77320529999998222 51.8234639 0.51768870000001777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-9080058584256380262018-12-23T22:00:00.000-08:002018-12-23T22:00:01.186-08:00Comparison of European Residency Options - Cost & Process<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week we reviewed the various European Residency Programmes and how they marry up against some of the most important points to consider when selecting the most appropriate European Residency option for you. Today’s article takes that further, comparing the cost and ease of obtaining and maintaining the various residency programmes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cost is one of the key factors for most however it should be balanced against the value delivered, the economic position and Real estate markets that you are investing in. Very few people make a decision on cost alone however it is always a major factor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the European Residency Programmes such the Golden Visas from Spain and Portugal require an investment of €500,000 in real estate. The Greek Citizenship programme requires the least investment at €250,000 however that should be balanced against its poor economic position and that it is a temporary visa only without the option of permanency. It is therefore infrequently recommended. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cyprus on the other hand is the second least expensive option requiring an investment of €300,000. It is a permanent lifetime permit and has a thriving economy and real estate market. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The various residency options all advertise fast application approval times of between 3 and 16 weeks however reality has historically been a little different? Portugal for example experienced a significant backlog with investors waiting 2 years or more for approval and up to 3 months just to get an initial appointment. The Portuguese government has made efforts to improve this however it has been reported that there is still a sizable backlog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Spanish Golden Visa application is the fastest taking just 3-4 weeks, The Greece Golden Visa 4 weeks, the Cyprus Permanent Residency taking 8 weeks with the Malta Residency takes up to 16 weeks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When comparing the various options it is important that the initial application process along with any renewal requirements is taken into consideration. Most of the options including Spain, Portugal and Greece Golden Visas are only temporary visas. Applicants have to renew them after the first year and then every 2-5 years to maintain the visa residency rights, resulting in further time, cost and anxiety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Cyprus Permanent Residency Programme on the other hand is by far the easiest and stress free, providing a lifetime permanent residency permit from day one without any future renewal requirements or issues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the last few articles we have looked out how the major European Residency Programmes match up against the key points of consideration when selecting the best choice for you. Whilst all the programmes have their merits there is one outstanding programme that excels against ALL the major points for consideration. I will be providing further details in my next article, so stay tuned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the meantime if you would like any further information or assistance with European Residency Visas then feel free to contact me on +447771716434 or derek@europeancitizenships.com</span></div>
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Derek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-44512386887442440762018-12-20T23:00:00.000-08:002018-12-20T23:00:08.429-08:00Comparing the European Residency Visa Options?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my last few articles we reviewed the key points you should consider when choosing a European Residency Visa Programme. In this article we look at how the various European residency programmes marry up against them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All of the residency options provide significant benefits however the real value to you will very much depend upon your specific priorities. So let’s review some of the most important points of consideration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are investing hundreds of thousands of Euros you really want to ensure that you are getting </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">value for such a large investment and that the residency is Permanent. Many of the residency </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">programmes such as the Golden Visas from Portugal and Spain are only valid for a temporary </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">period. Your residency rights have to be renewed every 2-5 years which is disappointing considering </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">that you invested €500,000 or more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Only three programmes have provided ‘Permanent Residency’. The Hungarian Investor Residency </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bond Program which is now suspended. The permanent visa from Malta which has to be renewed </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">every 5 years; so not really that permanent. However the Cyprus Permanent Residency Programme </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">provides a lifetime residency for the whole family from day one without having to renew at any </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">time in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most programmes include the children in the one single residency investment which is very good </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">news, however it is very easy to overlook the longer term implications when your children are so </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">young. Most programmes only provide temporary residency status, with the dependants typically </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">losing their residency status when they reach the adulthood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The one exception being the Cyprus Permanent Residency Programmes as the dependants </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">received a lifetime residency permit when they were children, which remains valid into adulthood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is a requirement to visit your country of residency on a regular basis to maintain your </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">residency status. The frequency of those visits will depend upon the programme and therefore it </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">may be wise to select a location that is closest to you to save on both time and costs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many investors are looking for a better quality of life and a relaxed, stress-free Mediterranean </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lifestyle. The further South the country the more relaxed the lifestyle tends to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The various programmes all meet these requirements to a certain level; however the one that </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">stands out is once again Cyprus. You only have to visit for one day every two years. Cyprus's </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">strategic location at the crossroads of three continents: Europe the Middle East and Africa has </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">been a major factor in attracting investors to the programme. It is just a short flight from many </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Middle Eastern and an African countries, as well as being the closest to Asia making it a very </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">attractive and flexible solution. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is also the most southerly of the European options offering a relaxed, stress-free Mediterranean </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lifestyle with a low crime rate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many successful people suffer from considerable taxation penalties from their current government </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and the appeal of living in a country with an attractive and low tax regime is considerable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The different tax regimes vary considerably; however which country’s regime is the most </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">attractive? Yes you have probably guessed: Cyprus’s advantageous tax rates coupled with an </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">extensive list of double tax treaties places it high on the list of preferred jurisdictions for </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">international tax planners. Cyprus is not associated as an “offshore” vehicle. It is simply the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lowest-tax Jurisdiction in Europe that is not offshore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This article covered some of the major points of consideration for selecting your European </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Residency Country and as you will have noticed there is only one European Residency </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">programme that excels against them ALL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my next article we will be looking at some more key points of considerations such as cost and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the ease of obtaining and maintaining the residency, so stay tuned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the meantime if you would like any further information or assistance with European Residency </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visas then feel free to contact me on +447771716434 or derek@europeancitizenships.com</span></div>
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Derek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-84721001964988468162018-12-20T09:47:00.001-08:002018-12-20T10:22:11.886-08:00Getting a European Residency Visa - The Easiest Options?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Choosing which European Residency Programme is right for you may be one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. With an ever increasing number of countries offering you a route to Europe and the answer to your dreams, how can you really decipher which programme is best for you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As mentioned in my most recent article: there are two major areas for consideration:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last week we looked at the key points to consider when reviewing the true value and benefits of the countries’ specific offerings. Today we discuss the major points of consideration when you review the cost and ease of obtaining the various Residency Visas that are on the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The residency programmes typically require an investment of €250,000 to €600,000 in real estate. It appears to be pretty straight forward decision with the least expensive option being the best? Well what if the least expensive option requires you to invest in a Country or market where the economy is broken and the market is in decline. Would that be a good decision? Does this investment cover the whole family or does it require further funds to include all family members?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most of the programmes require an investment in Real Estate it is therefore fundamentally important to understand the countries’ economies and real estate markets. Some residency programmes also require non-returnable “gifts” to the government and investment in government bonds in addition to the investment in real estate</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How long does the Residency application really take? The various options claim between 8 and 16 weeks for the residency approval, however when does the clock start ticking on that time? With some programmes it is taking more than 12 weeks just to get an initial appointment and only then can the application process start</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do they have enough resources to process the demand of applications? Not always: one of <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>the most popular options claims 90 days for the process, however in reality it had a backlog of two years. This resulted in applicants outstaying their visitor’s visa period and having to return home without a Residency Visa</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most of the programmes claim that their offering is straight forward, however is that really the case? <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What are the residency requirements that you need consider?<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- The residency requirement when making your initial application</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- The residency requirements to make the temporary visa permanent: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Only one country provides a Permanent Visa from day One. Others require five years of continual living in that country before you can apply for a Permanent Residency, whilst others do not even have an option to make the temporary visa permanent</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you are making a life changing decision for you and your family you really want the </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">assurance of knowing that you have a strong chance of being successful with your residency </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">application. Can you imagine the stress of going through the whole process, spending </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">thousands on fees and building the expectation of your family only to end up with your </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">application being declined? Some of the new programmes have no or little track record. It is </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">therefore important from the start to be extremely confident of the outcome of your </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">residency application and the chances of fulfilling your dreams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In my next article I will be looking at the various residency options and how they match up to these major considerations, so stay tuned and find which programmed meets them ALL!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the meantime if you would like any further information or assistance with European Residency Visas then feel free to contact me on +447771716434 or derek@europeancitizenships.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Choosing which European Residency Programme is right for you may be one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. With an ever increasing number of countries offering you a route to Europe and the answer to your dreams, how can you really decipher which programme is best for you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As mentioned in my most recent article: there are two major areas for consideration:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">●<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The true value of the residency visa </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week we looked at the key points to consider when reviewing the true value and benefits of the countries’ specific offerings. Today we discuss the major points of consideration when you review the cost and ease of obtaining the various Residency Visas that are on the market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. The level of Investment</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The residency programmes typically require an investment of €250,000 to €600,000 in real estate. It appears to be pretty straight forward decision with the least expensive option being the best? Well what if the least expensive option requires you to invest in a Country or market where the economy is broken and the market is in decline. Would that be a good decision? Does this investment cover the whole family or does it require further funds to include all family members?<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Investment Asset Class </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the programmes require an investment in Real Estate it is therefore fundamentally important to understand the countries’ economies and real estate markets. Some residency programmes also require non-returnable “gifts” to the government and investment in government bonds in addition to the investment in real estate</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Speed How long does the Residency application really take? The various options claim between 8 and 16 weeks for the residency approval, however when does the clock start ticking on that time? With some programmes it is taking more than 12 weeks just to get an initial appointment and only then can the application process start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do they have enough resources to process the demand of applications? Not always: one of <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>the most popular options claims 90 days for the process, however in reality it <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>had a backlog <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>of two years. This resulted in applicants outstaying their visitor’s visa period and having to return home without a Residency Visa</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. How simple and straight forward is the application process</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the programmes claim that their offering is straight forward, however is that really the case? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are the residency requirements that you need consider?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- The residency requirement when making your initial application</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- The ongoing residency requirements to maintain the residency </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- The residency requirements to make the temporary visa permanent: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Only one country provides a Permanent Visa from day One. Others require five years of continual living in that country before you can apply for a Permanent Residency, whilst others do not even have an option to make the temporary visa permanent</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are the interview and language test requirements?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you apply for the residency visa remotely?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are the biometrics requirements? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Track record and likelihood of success </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you are making a life changing decision for you and your family you really want the <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>assurance of knowing that you have a strong chance of being successful with your residency <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>application. Can you imagine the stress of going through the whole process, spending <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>thousands on fees and building the expectation of your family only to end up with your application being declined? Some of the new programmes have no or little track record. It is therefore important from the start to be extremely confident of the outcome of your residency application and the chances of fulfilling your dreams</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my next article I will be looking at the various residency options and how they match up to these major considerations, so stay tuned and find which programmed meets them ALL!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the meantime if you would like any further information or assistance with European Residency Visas then feel free to contact me on +447771716434 or derek@europeancitizenships.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even in today's society it is not unusual for successful business people to have restrictions placed on them and their business by their governing regime. Many successful entrepreneurs in oppressed regions even have to face the experience of witnessing the closure of their thriving company and the loss of decades of hard work without an explanation or compensation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For others their business has reached the growth stage where active collaboration with a network of European or international partners is essential. But their business, like countless others, is negatively affected by travel restrictions and sanctions against their country. As a result, many potential partners walk away from the table, fearing the costs and complications of conducting business with them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many of these entrepreneurs also have the need for regular business travel to Europe however they are hampered by the restriction of their current passports, with bureaucratic and tiresome visa applications making such travel almost impossible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A European Residency Permit can unlock Europe and alleviate all of these issues. With the right EU Residency Permit they can extend their current business, set up and start a new thriving business in Europe, travel regularly around Europe , transact with many European partners and benefit from one of the lowest and most attractive tax regimes in Europe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are numerous European Residency Programmes available and typically require an investment of between €300,000 and €500,000 in real estate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How European Residency Permits are Enriching the Lives of Thousands </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many are frustrated with the limitations, freedom of movement, taxation and challenges experienced in their home country. They are seeking a better quality of life in a European, relaxed, stress-free Mediterranean lifestyle with a low crime rate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Non-EU citizens, who often travel to Europe for personal or business reasons, find that their visitor visa applications get rejected or bogged down in red tape and endless requests for additional documents… making European travel a difficult and painful experience. Being in possession of a European residency makes visa applications and travel significantly quicker and easier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Others value the opportunity of becoming full EU Citizens, holding an EU Passport however they are not in a position to invest the funds that the EU Citizenship Programmes require. Some of the Residency Programmes provides them with all the benefits of living in Europe and a route to full EU Citizenship over time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Living in an environment where there is an almost continual threat of social unrest, political turmoil, major lawsuits and economic collapse can be incredibly daunting. Many people from unstable regions with oppressive governments are exposed to such threats on a daily basis. A European Residency Permit provides them with the opportunity and </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">freedom to live in a peaceful European environment providing the security and safety</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> that they so desire for their families</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For others the Cyprus Permanent Residency (PR) provides them with a peace of mind knowing that they have a </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">safe exit route</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> and somewhere to live as and when such an eventuality arises</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Others are simply looking for </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">a better quality of life for their family</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> and are frustrated with the limitations, freedom of movement, taxation and challenges that they experience in their home country. A Residency Permit and the opportunity to live in a European, relaxed, stress-free Mediterranean lifestyle with a low crime rate has a significant appeal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It is not unusual for entrepreneurial successful businessmen to have restrictions placed on them by their governing regime or even be closed down. For others their business has reached the growth stage where active collaboration with a network of European or international partners is essential. But their business, like countless others, is negatively affected by travel restrictions and sanctions against their country. Setting up a new business in Europe or extending their current business by residing in a European Country provides them with </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">the opportunity to fulfil their business ambitions and goals</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Many successful rich individual and families suffer from considerable taxation penalties from their current government and the appeal of living in a country with </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">an attractive and low tax regime</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> is considerable. </span></div>
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those wanting fast access to Europe. The current Residency by Investment
Programmes that are available in Europe includes options from the likes of Spain, </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Portugal, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Hungary.
They typically enable the investor and family to live in the country
that is providing the programme and to travel on a Schengen visa. They are
therefore suited to those that require the flexibility of fast and secure route
to Europe if needed, the option to travel without the need to work in Europe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The speed, complexity and costs do vary and
one option in particular has proved to be extremely attractive since its
introduction a few years ago and that is the Cyprus Permanent Residency
Programme. There have been over 2,000 successful applicants in the last 2
years, however why is it proving to be so popular? Basically it is very fast, very simple and
also more cost effective than the previous options that were on the market.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It has now introduced a fast track service
which takes just 8 weeks!! There are no residency requirements, no language
requirements and is therefore provides a very fast and easy option for those
with funds to invest. By investing a
€300,000 in a new home it is also considerable more cost effective than the
Golden Visa options from Spain and Portugal which start at €500,000.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why Wait 6 Years? Faster, Cheaper and Simpler Access to the UK and Europe</span></h2>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">An Alternative to the UK Tier I Investment
Visa </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The UK Tier 1 Investment Visa has been a
reasonably attractive route for wealthy non EU individuals and families to gain
access to the UK and European Union for many years. However the cost of this
option recently doubled to €2 million, the process and requirements have
understandably become more challenging, it includes extensive residency
requirements and typically takes in the region of 6 years to accomplish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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may still be an attractive option for some, however the length of time it
takes, the requirement to live in the UK for a minimum of 185 days per year,
every year for 5 years, and the language requirements makes it prohibitive for
many. So is there a practical alternative that can provide similar benefits?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The
Cyprus (European Union) Citizenship and Passport Programme offers almost identical
benefits to the UK Tier 1 Investment Visa route in a fraction of the time, is
far simpler and is without any residency or language requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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benefits to the investor</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They both provide the freedom, security and
mobility of a second passport and the possibility to live, work and study
anywhere in the European Union. Both offerings include the investors spouse and
dependants and the Cyprus offering extends this cover to dependants up to the
age of 28 as long as they are in full time education. They both allow extensive
travel to over 150 countries. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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currently provide Full European Union Citizenship and Passports and the
benefits that go with it. On the cover page of the UK Passport it states
European Union, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Passport
whilst the cover page of the Cyprus Passport states European Union, Republic of
Cyprus Passport. However depending upon the outcome of this year’s EU
referendum the UK option may be restricted to providing the ability to live and
work in the UK only whilst the Cyprus offering will provide complete freedom
and access to live and work anywhere in the European union.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Are there major differences in
qualification?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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extensive. The UK Tier 1 Investor visa requires the investor to live in the UK
for a minimum of 185 days every year for a minimum period of 5 years before an
application can be made for Citizenship. It therefore typically takes around 6
years to obtain UK (EU) Citizenship and Passports. There are English language
tests and requirements. The minimum investment level has recently increased to
£2m (approximately €2.8m) and property investment does not qualify as an
allowable investment route despite it being a very popular investment vehicle
for international investors.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By comparison the Cyprus offering taking
just 3-4 months for Cyprus (European Union) Passports and Citizenship to be issued
is lightning fast. There are no residency requirements, no language
requirements and one of the major investment options for the fast track route
is property investment. At €2.5m it is also a little less expensive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Citizenship-by-investment raises €2.5bn for Cyprus</span></h3>
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has yielded €2.5bn in revenues for the government since 2013, Interior minister
Socratis Hasikos told lawmakers on Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Hasikos told the House Finance committee that the programme, which affords
wealthy foreigners the Cypriot nationality if they park €5m of deposits into a
local bank or invest an equal amount in shares or bonds in Cyprus, or if they
buy property worth at least €300,000, has exceeded expectations, but declined
to reveal the number of investors who took advantage of the scheme. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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programme is that the money invested was previously kept abroad, and that the
applicant does not work in Cyprus. The Interior minister said this income has
helped Cyprus weather the tough times of crisis in previous years, and noted
that naturalisation is linked to investments, property sales, deposits, and the
trading of shares. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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applied by the European Union on Cyprus to amend the scheme’s eligibility
criteria, which the government is resisting. “We had told the EU that we
instituted the programme as a temporary measure to combat the effects of the
financial crisis,” Hasikos said. But, he said, the programme is not being
abandoned. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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are screened extensively before being granted citizenship. “We don’t approve
terrorists or drug dealers – there are thorough checks before a foreigner is
naturalised,” he noted. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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investors and interested in an additional lucrative revenue stream?</span></span></h3>
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the region with professional Real Estate Companies that have access to wealthy
property investors as there is a mainly untapped market for investors to gain
2nd passports (European Union) through international property investment. This
provides the investor and family with the freedom, security and mobility to
</span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>live, work and study anywhere in the European Union</b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and to travel freely to
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Union Citizenship service through real estate investment to wealthy individuals
and families and if you have access to such clients and are interested in an
additional very lucrative revenue stream then please leave a message here or contact
me at <a href="mailto:derek@europeancitizenships.com">derek@europeancitizenships.com</a>
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the headquarters of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Tuesday, where the
Amman and Paphos mayors signed a twinning agreement.</span></span> </span></span></h4>
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Mayor Phedon Phedonos, said his visit seeks to build solid grounds for
Jordanian-Cypriot relations in economy, tourism and culture, and to boost
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Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji, described the twinning agreement signed between Amman
and Paphos, a city on the southwest coast of Cyprus, as a clear indication of
efforts to boost future cooperation. During the visit, Biltaji presented the
key to Amman to Anastasiades, who expressed his admiration for the history of
the capital and the various successive civilisations that lived and prospered
in Jordan.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> </span></h4>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Underscoring the importance of the twinning
agreement, Biltaji highlighted the historic links between the two cities,
noting that both have played a key role in the field of trade. He also
emphasised the tourism and cultural cooperation that the agreement will lead
to, stressing Amman’s resilience and ability to cooperate with other cities,
and deal with crises.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Biltaji noted that Paphos has been named
European Capital of Culture for 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Biltaji also presented the Cypriot
president with a golden coin, depicting His Majesty King Abdullah on one side
and an image of the Baptism Site on the other, as a token of appreciation. He
also presented a similar silver coin to Phedonos. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Anastasiades and his wife arrived in Amman
on Monday on an official visit to the Kingdom, during which he is scheduled to
hold talks with His Majesty King Abdullah.The talks will cover bilateral
relations, and regional and international developments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">For information on the Fast Track EU
Citizenship Programme <a href="http://www.europeancitizenships.com/#!services/c1iwz">visit here</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Derek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-6022393958644413822015-11-09T02:37:00.002-08:002015-11-15T03:45:13.197-08:00Understanding the European Citizenship and Residency Landscape<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Citizenship and Residency Market can be very confusing with the number of offerings from many different countries providing what looks on the surface like similar offerings. The reality can be very different and hopefully
this information will help dispel some of the myths, simplify your choice and
ensure that you choose the right option that meets your requirements.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The offerings can be placed into 3 main
categories: - The Caribbean/Americas Citizenships, The European Residency </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Programmes,
the FULL EU Citizenship Programmes.</span></span> </div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Caribbean/Americas Citizenships</span></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">These offerings from countries such as St
Kitts, Dominica, Antigua & Barbuda, and Grenada are</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">typically in the $250,000 to $400,000
region and provide you with citizenship of that island only and some travel capability
on a visa</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The European Residency Programmes</span></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The European Residency Programme offerings
are provided by Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Bulgaria</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">and Hungary (the latter two confusingly
name them citizenship programmes) they typically cost in</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">the region of €500,000 and offer residency
(live in the particular country only), the ability to travel to Schengen
countries and an option to upgrade to full citizenship after 5-10 years.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The FULL EU Citizenship Programmes</span></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Whilst the Citizenship Programmes are more
expensive they offer complete FREEDOM, SECURITY</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">& MOBILITY to allow you & your
family to LIVE, WORK or STUDY anywhere in the European Union </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">and provide extensive travel to over 150
countries</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">FULL EU Citizenship Programme Options</span></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="color: orange;">The UK Tier 1 Investment Programme</span></b>
costs</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">£2m (€2.8m) making it the most
expensive of the three options. It takes a minimum of 5 years before applying
and you have to live a minimum of 185 days in the UK every year for 5 years,
pass a language test and interview making it complex and expensive.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="color: orange;">The Malta (EU) Individual Investor
programme</span></b> costs</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">€1.15m, however you are
required to donate €650,000 to the Maltese government as a gift. You are required
to live in Malta for 12 months before applying and the application then takes a
further 6 months. The qualification challenge and the donation to the
government are proving to make the Maltese option not that popular.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="color: orange;">The Cyprus (EU) Citizenship by Investment
Programme</span></b> requires €2.5m (typically in real estate), takes 3-4 months and there
are no residency or language requirements. The speed and simplicity of the
Cyprus programme is making it the most popular option for those wanting FULL EU
Citizenship & Passport and the Freedom to Live or Work in Europe.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">You can read the full article <a href="http://www.europeancitizenships.com/#!citizenship-market/c15jm">here</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">For further information or assistance
contact us at:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">info@europeancitizenships.com</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">+44(0)20 3488 0590 or +44(0)7771 716434</span></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Derek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-91553403723076146712015-11-06T04:28:00.000-08:002015-11-15T03:45:51.657-08:00<h2>
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Is
now the right time to be investing in Cyprus?</span></span></b></h2>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The
Cyprus Economy</span></span></b></h3>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Exceeding international expectations and
returning to positive growth in 2015,
Cyprus has made substantial progress in restructuring its economy. Cyprus has
been remarkably resilient following the financial crisis and has implemented
tough austerity measures to restructure its economy. Although it has been a challenging
time, the economic adjustment programme is very much on track, with good
progress made in all key objectives set out by the country’s international
lenders. So far, Cyprus has passed all evaluations with flying colours and the
country is coming out of recession in 2015 – a year earlier than first
projected.<br /><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US">Investors and progressive business minds
recognise that Cyprus today is one of the best places to invest! It is well
known that the recent discovery of the largest oil and natural gas near to the
coast of Cyprus is expected to completely transform the country’s economy over
the next decade!</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US">There has recently been some large notable Real
Estate investments reflecting the new confidence in the Cyprus economic
position</span></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The
Cyprus Property Market</span></span></b></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A new horizon has opened for the property
industry and other major investments in response to the oil and gas that has
been found in Cyprus, with large overseas
investment in new Ports and Marinas, new Malls and other major projects
already planned and under construction. These new projects inject daily
progress into the Islands plans making Cyprus one of the most attractive places
for investment in Europe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The confidence in this market is typified
by a number of major real estate projects that are currently planned including:
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Limassol Marina, yia Napa Marina, Venus
Rock , Limin Bay Two 18-hole Signature Golf Courses, Eagle Pin Golf development, Neapolis Smart EcoCity: Paphos, Nicosia City Mall, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Limassol Landmark a 34 story tower<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Timing</span></span></b></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Land Registry reveals that the total number
of property buyers has increased notably, particularly with purchases from
overseas increasing by 20% in the first half of 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is now considered by many as the best
time for foreigner investors to invest in the Cyprus Property Market, after the
global recession, the properties are still at
low prices, but not for too long! This is the chance for investors to
grab the opportunity today in buying exceptional properties in this beautiful
and developed Island at the post-recession prices and see an impressive and
guaranteed return from their investment over the next few years!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You can read the full article <a href="http://www.europeancitizenships.com/#!investing/c1df8">here</a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For further information or assistance contact
us at:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:info@europeancitizenships.com">info@europeancitizenships.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">+44(0)20 3488 0590 or +44(0)7771 716434</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Derek European Citizenshipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537761544325067558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644017453390055039.post-75051539577849456502015-09-21T13:14:00.000-07:002015-11-15T03:46:39.718-08:00"Foolproof Formula for EU Passports and Citizenships in record time"<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well when reading this you are probably not
aware that you can obtain citizenship and passports in Cyprus in just 3 to 4
months and that they are <b><span style="color: blue;">FULL European Union passports</span></b> providing
the same access rights and benefits as any EU passport including UK, France
& Spain. That is providing complete freedom, security and mobility to live,
work or study anywhere in the 28 European member countries. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a pretty new initiative that was
introduced by the Cypriot government in the second half of last year. It
requires an investment of €2.5 million and is therefore really only for wealthy
individuals and families outside of the EU, however it is less expensive that
the UK option at £2 million and takes 5
years, the Cyprus option taking <span style="color: blue;">just 3 to 4 months</span> is light speed ahead in comparison.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is very little known about it in the
market as it hasn’t really been promoted, and as it offers so much more, I have decided to help drive awareness of it
in order to hopefully help hundreds if not thousands of people gain the freedom
and security that any human being should have the right too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Why
has the Cypriot Government introduced a Citizenship through investment
Programme?</span></span></b></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may well be thinking “Why has the
Cypriot Government introduced such a programme” well this is pretty straight
forward, it is for the same reason as many other countries have introduced such
schemes and that its to attract international investment and boost the local
economy. Many countries including UK, Canada and Australia have introduced such
schemes in the past and then after a while when they have achieved the desired
objectives either stopped them altogether or slowed them down by making the
qualification criteria and process very difficult.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cyprus is no different and has experienced its own share of difficulties in recent years resulting in an EU bailout. However
with restructuring and new initiatives such as this programme they have
exceeded all expectations and are on track or ahead of all the financial
targets set by the EU and are expecting positive GDP this year, a year earlier
than forecast. Due to these various
initiatives and the huge investment potential that Cyprus has to offer it has
attracted considerable international investment which has boosted the economy along with the
significant gas fields that have recently been discovered.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Who
is this programme aimed at? </span></span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With the qualifying investment level set at
€2.5 million the programme is aimed at wealthy individuals and families who would like a fast and easy access to the European Union. They would typically be the calibre of person that the
island is aiming to attract to its and Europe’s borders. These individuals and
families with significant standing and values should be an asset rather than a
burden to the country.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One of the <span style="color: blue;">major qualifying investment
classes is real estate</span> as the government recognises that large investment in
real estate will have a significant boost to the economy. This direction will
also attract those with penchant for property including experienced property
investors and professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How
I help?</span></span></b></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have personally been active in the Cyprus
property market since 2004 and our team based in Cyprus has been established
for over 40 years. Our team has won awards for outstanding services to
international investors and our award winning lawyer has conducted over <span style="color: blue;">200
residency and citizenship applications in the past 18 months with a </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">100%
success rate.</span></span> We are therefore uniquely placed with a wide selection of
investment projects and as well as providing you with the peace of mind that
not only will you receive an outstanding service, your citizenship application
is guaranteed and you will be investing in real investment projects with a high
potential of strong returns.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">If you or your clients would like a fast
and efficient route to the freedom, security and mobility of living </span>and working
anywhere in the European Union then the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment
Programme is by far the fastest and simplest route that is available today.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For full details of the programme and how
you can obtain FULL EU passports in just 3-4 months simply go <a href="http://www.europeancitizenships.com/#!contact/c17jp">click here</a> and request more
information.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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