Obtaining Citizenship by Real Estate Investment

Obtaining citizenship from one of countries that has a strong passport gives you many international opportunities after investing in real estate.

In order obtaining citizenship through investment, there are 3 or 4 main ways, but today we will talk specifically about investing in real estate and explain all its aspects.

The beautiful thing about real estate investment is that you can sell the property after (3-5) years of purchasing it and at the same time retain citizenship for life, and thus you will have obtained strong citizenship for life for free.

Obtaining citizenship through investment

Citizenship by investment programs began at the beginning of the last century, and since then the laws have changed and the countries that offer citizenship programs have settled in the Caribbean countries on the one hand and the European countries on the other hand.

In order obtaining citizenship, you must either invest in real estate, invest in money and stocks, or make a financial contribution to the country and apply some additional conditions.

Real estate investment means purchasing a property in a country that offers citizenship by investment and then applying for citizenship, but applying the minimum purchase amount for the property eligible for citizenship.

Citizenship by investment programs are reliable, and the properties used to apply for citizenship are properties approved by governments for this purpose. You can resell the property after a period of time that varies from one country to another. After the property is resold, it can only be used once in order obtaining citizenship for another person.

The benefits of real estate investment are mainly related to the citizenship benefits you will get, including diversification of investment and plans, tax advantages, adding a family, entry to at least 150 countries without a visa, and then diversifying businesses in these countries.

You can buy the property as a house, apartment or as a resort share, the last one gives you the opportunity to stay for a week annually in high season and two weeks in normal times, and receive high discounts for longer stays.

◈ Residential properties such as houses and apartments.

◈ Real estate related to tourism and hospitality, such as villas and resorts.

◈ Farmland.

◈ Undeveloped lands.

◈ Real estate renovation.

Points for obtaining citizenship through real estate

◈ When you obtain citizenship, you can resell the property in the future. State property preservation requirements vary from state to state. Some require keeping it for 3 years, and some require it until citizenship is obtained.

◈ The minimum real estate investment amounts for obtaining citizenship range between $200,000 and the maximum is €1,300,000.

◈ Types of ownership vary between private ownership as your own property, joint ownership by participating with other investors in purchasing the property, and rental ownership, which you are eligible to own for a specific period.

◈ The taxes that you must pay when purchasing a property, while living in it, and while renting it vary from one country to another and from one place to another.

◈ Legal considerations are important when choosing a property, which include urban planning laws, inheritance, building regulations, and more.

◈ When purchasing a property, you will be able to pay in several ways depending on what suits your situation, such as paying in cash, in Bitcoin, by transfer, borrowing, financing, etc.

Advantages of obtaining citizenship through real estate

✓ You can choose the type of property that suits you and thus it is considered a diversification of investment.

✓ Guaranteed rental income when you rent the property over a period of years until you can resell it.

✓ Potential income from resale in the future, because most properties around the world rise more every year than they fall in value.

✓ Bequeathing property to future generations.

✓ Possibility of living in the property while obtaining citizenship.

✓ Obtaining permanent citizenship with its benefits and then reselling it afterwards.

Steps to choose a property and obtaining citizenship

✓ Choose the property location

✓ Choose the property type

✓ Understand laws and regulations

✓ Determine your budget used to purchase a property

✓ Evaluate the economy of the country from which you will obtain citizenship

✓ Consider infrastructure and accessibility

✓ Learn about environmental regulations

✓ Read the citizenship file

✓ Study local market trends

✓ Conduct the necessary tests

✓ Seek the assistance of a lawyer specialized in this matter, if possible

Countries that offer citizenship by real estate investment

1. Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is considered one of the most suitable investment requirements for purchasing a property and then applying and obtaining a second citizenship. When you invest $300,000 in this beautiful Caribbean Island with a strong passport, you will be eligible to obtain an investment passport within 6 months without residency.

2. Saint Kitts

Saint Kitts and Nevis is another Caribbean country that grants its citizenship and passport after investing $400,000 in its real estate, which can be resold after 5 years.

3. Spain

Investing in Spanish real estate for €500,000 qualifies you for the Golden Visa program, and after 10 years of maintaining the investment, you will be eligible to obtain Spanish citizenship, and then you can resell the property.

4. Malta

You can obtain European citizenship directly after investing $350,000 in Maltese real estate and making a financial contribution greater than that made for real estate to the Government of Malta. You can resell the property after a while, but the financial contribution is non-refundable.

5. Dominica

You can invest in Dominica real estate and then obtaining citizenship by investing $200,000 in it, with the possibility of reselling the property after 5 years. If the amounts used to purchase the property are less than this, you can obtain permanent residency.

Which country is worth choosing?

We cannot recommend you a single program because it depends on your preferences and situation and which programs are most useful for you, but you should choose based on the following features:

✓ Find the country that allows you to enter the largest number of countries without a visa. Even to countries that require a visa, you must reach them easily and without obstacles.

✓ You should look for a country that offers a lot compared to your real estate investment requirements.

✓ It is important to choose a country that does not require residency for obtaining citizenship, rather than programs that require long residency after real estate investment.

✓ If you are thinking about living in a country and investing in real estate, you should choose a country that is suitable in terms of costs of living, beautiful in nature, suitable for climate, and has a good educational and health system.

✓ Time is very important when obtaining citizenship, so think about how long it takes to apply for citizenship.

✓ Finally, it is important to choose a country whose requirements are affordable compared to countries that require difficult things. You must also take into consideration the lives of family members and choose a program through which you can add your family members with you.

You want to learn more about these countries and what each country has to offer when investing in real estate? contact us now and hear all the details of the countries that grant citizenship through real estate investment.

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