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n March, Estate Living hosted an Development and Social Fund, EMIGRATION
in-person International Emigration along with specific residence and
Iand Investment Roadshow. Its investment requirements. The
purpose was to highlight options for program leads to full citizenship, MONTENEGRO'S CITIZENSHIP-
South Africans who want to emigrate providing free movement within BY-INVESTMENT PROGRAM:
but feel trapped by the fact that they the EU, visa-free travel to over 160 Minimum investment of €250,000 in
don't have a secondary and more countries, and the right to live, work, an approved development project in
versatile passport. Many of us are and study in any EU country. an undeveloped region or €450,000
toying with the idea and wouldn't SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS in a developed region, along with a
know where to start. We also aren't CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT €100,000 donation to a government
fully aware of the options out there. PROGRAM: Minimum contribution fund. This program offers full
When you do some research, it's of $150,000 to the Sustainable citizenship, visa-free travel to over 120
usually from a sales perspective – Growth Fund or a $400,000 real countries, and access to live, work,
companies who facilitate the process. estate investment. Benefits include and study in Montenegro.
So, I thought I'd offer a more objective full citizenship, visa-free travel to over
breakdown of some of these options 150 countries, no personal income Emigration by investment provides
to help to wade through the chaos. tax, and dual citizenship rights. South Africans with opportunities for
better living standards, education,
Emigration by investment is popular ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA security, and stability. However,
among South Africans seeking CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT these programs require substantial
new opportunities abroad. This PROGRAM: Options include a investments and understanding
option allows individuals to obtain $100,000 donation, $400,000 real of immigration laws. Consult an
residency or citizenship in a foreign estate investment, or a $1.5 million immigration specialist before
country through significant financial investment in an eligible business. proceeding and research reputable
investments. Benefits include an Investors receive full citizenship, visa- companies with a proven
improved quality of life, better free travel to over 150 countries, and track record.
education opportunities, enhanced no worldwide income tax.
security, and economic stability. Here
are some popular options: UNITED STATES EB-5
IMMIGRANT INVESTOR
GOLDEN VISA PORTUGAL: PROGRAM: Investment of $1.8
Investment of €280,000 in real estate
million in a new commercial
EMIGRATION BY or a capital transfer of €350,000. enterprise (or $900,000 in a
Benefits include a five-year residency
targeted employment area)
permit, with the potential for
that creates or preserves
INVESTMENT permanent residency and citizenship. at least ten full-time jobs
for US workers. Benefits
Holders enjoy free movement within
include lawful permanent
the Schengen Area and the right to
residency, potential US
work, study, and reside in Portugal.
What are your options? MALTA INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS citizenship, and eligibility for the
investor's spouse and unmarried
PROGRAM: Contribution of
€650,000 to the National children under 21 to apply for green 5
cards.