What is
Permanent Residency
Permanent residency is a visa status that allows the bearer of the PR card to legally reside in the host country without being a citizen of that country. Permanent residents are entitled to live, work, go to school and access health care in the host country. However, they are not typically entitled to vote or run for office. In order to be eligible to apply for permanent residency status in any given country, individuals usually have to meet certain requirements, such as having work experience in the country, having studied in the country and speaking the language. Since 1986 investment has been another way to gain permanent residency. PR status can also lead to citizenship by naturalisation provided the resident has lived in the country for a certain number of years.
What is
Residency by Investment
Residency by investment is the process of obtaining a permanent residency card in another country by investing in the economy of that country. PR status is then conferred at an accelerated rate compared to traditional applications.
Why do People Invest in Permanent Residency?
There are many reasons to invest in a permanent residency, from personal safety to increased global mobility. Permanent residency opens up a world of possibilities to high net worth investors.
Permanent residency in a stable, peaceful country can be life-saving in the event of any kind of political unrest in one's home country. This type of insurance is priceless for investors and their families.
Many passports are quite restrictive in their visa-free mobility, forcing citizens to obtain visas whenever they need to travel abroad. Permanent residency can offer individuals from these countries increased global mobility. For example, the passport of China allows visa-free entry into only 58 countries, whereas permanent residency in Portugal allows unrestricted travel throughout the Schengen zone, which comprises 26 European states. The difference in global mobility equals an incredible amount of time saved filing visa applications and is priceless to businesspeople the world over.
New business opportunities open up to participants in residency by investment programs as they can now do business in the host country as well as travel abroad more freely.
Permanent residency may prove advantageous for tax optimization purposes. For example, Bulgaria has one of the lowest income tax rates in Europe. This allows investors to manage their wealth more efficiently and effectively.
See our Passport Index for the visa-free score of every passport in the world.
Which Countries Offer Residency by Investment Programs?
Aksa Capital is pleased to be an authorized agent for the following residency programs:
What makes
Aksa Capital Different?
Aksa Capital is best defined by its integrity. We work side by side with our clients and partners, from choosing the right program through to the completion of the application process and beyond. We have built and maintained an extensive network of partners and agents who are certified to promote our products and services and to whom we offer round-the-clock support. We simplify complexity to ensure a smooth application process. When you choose Aksa, you choose the Global Citizen Reality. We offer a bespoke array of financial services, access to the Global Citizen Forum and trusted guidance concerning immigration matters.
Aksa Capital's Program Tools
Aksa Capital's proprietary program tools allow investors to learn about each citizenship program and compare them side by side. We believe it is crucial for investors to understand the cost and benefits of each program so that they may make the right decision for themselves, their families and their businesses.
Compare the different programs side by side and examine their features.
Open tool →Compare the different programs side by side and examine their features.
Open tool →Compare the different programs side by side and examine their features.
Open tool →Compare the different programs side by side and examine their features.
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