Residence permit in Austria
The main conditions of the program:
- Each of the Austrian residence permit options requires residence in the country for more than six months;
- When receiving a residence permit, you fall under the tax legislation of the Republic of Austria.
- The residence permit card is issued for a year and requires an extension for a year. Two years after receiving the residence permit, your status can be extended for 3 years.
- For each applicant over 6 years old, personal presence is required: when submitting an application; when receiving a D visa; when fingerprinting (by scanning); when receiving residence permit cards.
- When receiving a residence permit for children aged six to fifteen, the migration authorities will request a certificate from a local school.
- After five years of residence in the Republic of Austria with a residence permit, knowing German at a level of at least B1, you will have the right to obtain a permanent residence permit. After ten years of residence in the country - citizenship of Austria
- When performing all actions with a residence permit, you will need to provide proof of proficiency in German at level A1-B1. Proof of proficiency in the language at levels A1-A2 is not required if you have a diploma of higher education.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Hungarian residence permit
Main conditions of the program:
- The main investor, spouse, children and parents of the applicant can receive a residence permit.
- An important feature of obtaining a residence permit in Hungary under the “exceptional” procedure is the ability to start the process of obtaining a residence permit remotely from anywhere in the world, and a visit to Hungary will take place after the application has been approved.
- Obtaining a residence permit for the whole family will take 1-2 months.
- To extend a residence permit of this category, there is no requirement for permanent residence in Hungary, BUT, it is important to comply with the rule of maintaining ownership of real estate for the entire period of the residence permit. The extension procedure involves providing documents confirming the fact of ownership of real estate and financial self-sufficiency.
- The extension of the residence permit occurs for the same period.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Residence permit of Greece
Main conditions of the program:
- The presence of the person applying for a residence permit in Greece is required once - for the purpose of collecting biometric data.
- The term for issuing a residence permit is within 3 months from the date of submission of biometric data.
- The apostille must be placed on the original documents, and not on notarized copies.
- The Birth Certificate must indicate the exact place of birth (city, village, town).
- The validity period of the residence permit for the owner of real estate: 5 years, starting from the date of application. After submitting an application for a residence permit electronically, the applicant receives a certificate on the basis of which he/she can stay in Greece without a 90-day limit and without the need for a visa to enter, but only in Greece.
- When a minor child turns 6 and 12 years old, his/her residence permit will be valid until he/she reaches this age.
- If both parents are not present when the child submits an application, a consent of the absent parent for the registration of a residence permit, drawn up by a notary and certified with an Apostille seal, is required.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Residence permit of the United Arab Emirates
Main conditions of the program:
- An analogue of a residence permit in the UAE is a resident visa, which can be obtained for investment in real estate in special freehold areas.
- The period for which a UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) resident visa is issued depends on the investment amount.
- For 2 years - for the purchase of real estate for 750,000 AED (about $ 200,000) per investor or 1,000,000 AED per investor with a spouse and children;
- For 10 years - "golden visa" for the purchase of real estate for 2,000,000 AED (about $ 550,000). The amount does not depend on the number of applicants;
- Real estate can be purchased with a mortgage with a down payment of 50%.
- An investor, spouse, children (financially dependent on the investor and not married) can obtain a UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) resident visa: sons - up to 25 years old, daughters - no age limit.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Residence permit in Portugal
Main conditions of the program:
- The investor, his/her spouse, children, brothers and sisters under 18 years of age, parents (automatically if over 65 years of age) can receive a visa.
- Types of investment: in business (from 500,000 euros), in the cultural heritage of Portugal (from 250 thousand euros), in science (from 500,000 euros), in funds (without the possibility of investing in real estate).
- Applicants must not have citizenship of any EU country
- Applicants must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
- Applicants must not be under a ban on entry into the national territory and/or the Schengen zone at the time of registration of the "Golden Visa".
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Residence permit in France
Main conditions of the program:
- A bank statement confirming the availability of funds in the account (minimum €50,000 per person);
- Proof of address in France (annual rent) or certificate of ownership;
- Medical insurance for 365 days.
- The processing period at the consulate is 5-10 working days.
- Arrival in France or the Schengen zone in the first 3 months after the visa is issued.
- Within 2-4 months after visa confirmation, the state calls you to undergo a medical examination.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Montenegro residence permit
Main program conditions: the applicant must
- Have a relative who is a resident of Montenegro.
- Marry a citizen of Montenegro.
- Receive a contract for work (including seasonal), study.
- Have officially confirmed refugee status.
- Have official confirmation of the need for treatment in Montenegro.
- Have an invitation from the religious communities of Montenegro.
- Buy real estate.
- Open an operating company (run a business and pay taxes).
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Vanuatu Citizenship
Main program conditions:
- A reliable applicant who has reached the age of 18, has no criminal record and incurable diseases, the investor's spouse, the investor's children under 25, the investor's parents who have reached the age of 50 can obtain citizenship.
- To submit an application, the investor must transfer 25% of the contribution under the investment program.
- The mandatory contribution to the country's economy is $130,000 per applicant.
- The document review period is 2-3 weeks.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Turkish citizenship
Main program conditions:
- Investment of at least $400,000 (the amount valid after April 2022) for the purchase of a residential/commercial property and ownership of the property for at least three years
- Purchase of government securities in excess of $500,000 and holding them for at least three years
- Financing from $500,000 in Turkish investment funds approved by the government. The money must be kept in the funds for at least three years.
- The investor opens a deposit account in any currency, equivalent to $500,000. The account can be opened in one or more banks working with foreigners. The funds must be in the account for at least three years.
- This requirement of the program involves purchasing a share in a Turkish company or opening your own business, with a minimum number of jobs - 50 Turkish citizens. Investment amount from $500,000.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Permanent residence in Cyprus
Main conditions of the program:
- The applicant must provide evidence that the investment money came from abroad and is not a product of domestic borrowing (money transfers, receipts for payment by a foreign card, bank certificate).
- The applicant must comply with the KYC and AML requirements of the recipient banking institution (i.e. the seller's bank).
- The applicant must, in addition to the investment, be able to prove that he/she has a guaranteed annual income of at least €50,000.
- The spouse and children can receive permanent residence in Cyprus together with the applicant.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS
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Vanuatu Citizenship for Cryptocurrency
Main terms of the program:
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program "Capital Investment Immigration Plan" involves the use of cryptocurrency as an investment. This is facilitated by the positive position of the state regarding digital assets, ensuring complete confidentiality of transactions. Transactions using Bitcoin are carried out through the Australian Exchange, as well as through Vanuatu financial agencies that have received government licenses to conduct digital asset management activities.
Program operator: law firm GERSHKOVICH LEBEDEV & PARTNERS