Residency and Citizenship Planning Services

Comprehensive Residency and Citizenship (R&C) Planning

Acquiring a second residency and/or citizenship provides individuals and families a broad spectrum of lifestyle, business, investment and tax benefits. When planned and implemented correctly, it also provides a solid foundation upon which to build a flexible international wealth management strategy.

No two clients’ requirements and objectives are the same however, meaning R&C planning must be approached holistically, not from the mindset that one or two solutions fit all.

Our extensive international network of offices, experienced local teams and professional service partners ensure we are best placed to assist clients with the identification, development and implementation of the most suitable overall R&C strategy for their needs.

Types of Residency Programmes

Residency by Investment (RBI) Programmes, often referred to as ‘Golden Visas’, provide residency in exchange for a wide range of investment and donation options. With low minimal annual stay requirements, minimum investment requirements start at US$120,000*.

Active, Start-up and Business Investment Programmes provide residence permits to applicants who establish a business or invest in a business, creating local employment opportunities and economic activity in the chosen country. Minimum investment requirements start at circa US$50,000*.

Business Incubation Programmes provide residence permits to applicants who invest and work with specialist business incubation partners and local government-backed research and development (R&D) facilitators to establish a local business and economic activity. Minimum investment requirements start at circa US$200,000*.

Retirement, Financially Independent or Passive Income Programmes provide residence permits to applicants who can demonstrate a passive income or personal wealth above a specified amount. These generally require you to make the chosen country your primary place of residence and place of tax residence. Passive or secured income requirements range from US$10,000 to USD50,000* per annum.

Tax Residency Programmes provide preferential rates for non-domiciled individuals who establish tax residency. Some programmes also provide residency status whilst if need be, others can be established in conjunction with the residency programmes listed above.

Types of Citizenship Programmes

Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programmes provide qualifying applicants citizenship in 3 to 18 months, in exchange for a wide range of investment and donation options. Minimum investment requirements vary significantly, from US$100,000 to US$660,000*.

Citizenship Through Naturalisation, the legal process by which a non-citizen may qualify to acquire citizenship of that country after a certain amount of time holding legal residency status. The rules of naturalisation vary from country to country but typically include a promise to obey and uphold that country’s laws and include additional requirements, such as having proved a significant commitment to and connection to the country, an adequate knowledge of the national language and culture.

*Additional Legal, due diligence, government, courier, certification, legalization, translation, and bank transfer fees apply. The total costs are also be dependent upon the number and age of dependants to be included within an application.

Residency and Citizenship Jurisdictions and Programmes

PRO Partner Group's network of countries offering citizenship and residency options include:

UAE
• UAE Golden Visa
• UAE Green Visa
• UAE Retirement Visa
• UAE Remote Work Visa/ Virtual Work Residence Visa

Malta
• Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) Citizenship Programme
• Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
• Malta Start-Up Residence Programme
• Malta Nomad Residence Permit
• Malta Global Residency Programme (GRP)
• Malta Residency Programme (RP)

Cyprus
• Cyprus Permanent Residency Permit (PRP) ‘Fast Track’
• Cyprus Permanent Residency Permit (PRP) ‘Slow Track’
• Cyprus Temporary / Retirement / Self-Sufficiency Residence Permit
• Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa
• Cyprus Individual Tax Residency Programme

Portugal
• Portugal Golden Visa Residence Permit (GVRP) or Autorização de Residência para Actividade de Investimento (ARI)
• Portugal Highly Qualified Activity (HQA) Business Incubation Programme
• Portugal Passive Income (D7) Visa
• Portugal Non-Habitual Resident (NHR)

Mauritius
• Mauritius Residency by Property Acquisition
• Mauritius Residency by Corporate Investment
• Mauritius Residency for Self Employed Entrepreneurs
• Mauritius Residency by Innovation
• Mauritius Residency by Retirement
• Mauritius Permanent Residency Permit
• Mauritius Premium Visa

United Kingdom (UK)
• UK Start-up Visa
• UK Innovator Visa
• UK Sponsored Employment Visa
• UK Global Talent Visa
• UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Permanent Residency
• UK Citizenship

Gibraltar
• Gibraltar category 2 residency
• High Executives Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS)

Guernsey
• Guernsey Entrepreneur Visa
• Guernsey Investor Visa
• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Permanent Residency
• Citizenship

Spain
• Spanish Golden Visa
• Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa
• Spanish Special Regime for Displaced Workers, also known as The Beckham Law

Greece
• Greek Golden Visa
• Greek Financially Independent Persons (FIP) Residency Permits
• Greek Digital Nomad Visa
• The Greek Non-Dom Tax Regime for Investors
• The Greek Non-Dom Tax Regime for Retirees

Italy
• Italy Investor Visa
• Italy Elective Residency Visa
• Italy Self-employment Visa
• Italy Representative Office Visa
• The Southern Italy Flat Tax Regime
• The Italy Lavoratori Impatriati Regime
• The Italy Lump Sum Tax Regime

United States of America (USA)
• US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
• US E-2 Investor Visa Program

Caribbean
• Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme
• Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme
• Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme
• St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
• St. Lucia Citizenship By Investment Programme

Why Consider Alternative Residency and Citizenship (R&C) Planning?

International Residency and Citizenship programmes offer the whole family – from grandparents through to grandchildren – access to the following benefits:

Emigration

An option to permanently move to a new country

Security & Second Option

A secure second option for the family to live, work or study

Mobility

Travel internationally for business or pleasure without visa restrictions

Family Legacy

Provide dependants and future generations greater options and opportunities throughout life

Education

Enable children to benefit from greater education opportunities

Healthcare

Benefit from greater healthcare services

Retirement

A comfortable, convenient and tax efficient location to retire

Tax Efficiency

Receive a broad range of personal and corporate tax benefits

International Wealth Management

Protection & diversification of assets

Estate Planning

The ability to pass on assets efficiently and according to your wishes

Corporate Creation or Expansion

Enter and operate in new markets

It's essential to carefully research and understand the conditions, costs, and long-term implications of such programmes before deciding to participate in them. PRO Partner Group can help you to assess which of these programmes would best suit your specific set of requirements and goals. Arrange an introductory call with one of our expert team of residency consultants on the ground who can then assess your eligibility and provide you with the options available to you. For any further assistance with company setup, restructuring, local partner or PRO support matter, then please do get in touch with us on +971 (0)4 456 1761 for Dubai or +971 (0)2 448 5120 for Abu Dhabi, email us at info@propartnergroup.com or complete the contact form below and we will be delighted to assist you.