Residency, Passport & Citizenship By Investment

About Sovereign's Residency Services

Citizens of countries that are politically or economically unstable often wish to emigrate or acquire an alternative citizenship or residency as an insurance policy – in case things at home take a turn for the worse. If such individuals have money to invest, then it makes sense to do so in countries that will give them a formal status in return.

Many countries encourage immigration by HNWIs, through citizenship by investment (CBI) or residency by investment (RBI) schemes – often known as ‘golden passports’ and ‘golden visas’ respectively. These are characterised by the provision of access to citizenship or residency in exchange for specified investments and via a clear delineated process.

The key drivers for applicants typically include:

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Mobility – the flexibility to travel more freely, as and when you choose, without visa restrictions

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Security – a ready alternative if habitual residence or primary citizenship is lost or revoked

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Quality of life – access to improved healthcare, education and infrastructure

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Diversification – investment in a country with clear ownership laws, stable currency, an effective legal system and consistent tax rules

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Legacy – improved long-term opportunities for the investor’s family

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Tax – potential access to more favourable tax regimes and tax treaty networks

Sovereign Group has more than 30 years’ experience of working with clients from all over the world through its global office network. Many face restrictions on their commercial and personal freedoms because they lack the ability to travel freely or to do business when and where they want.

RBI and CBI schemes provide an opportunity to acquire a second passport or alternative residence, quickly and legally, and with minimum disruption to your life. Sometimes described as the “new alternative investment”, you should consider acquiring them long before they might be needed in an emergency.

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Where can Sovereign Assist?

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Where can Sovereign Assist?

Sovereign has selected the best European programmes and has prioritised those jurisdictions in which it also has an office. In these locations we are able to offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for RBI and CBI applications, providing assistance in submitting an application without the need to outsource any aspect to a third party. We will also be able to indicate the expected time frames based on the specific circumstances and the nature of your application.

Sovereign RBI Services

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Sovereign RBI Services

The process of obtaining citizenship or residency consists of a series of important steps that need to be implemented carefully and at the right time. Sovereign has a wealth of international and local expertise and a high success rate of delivering grants of citizenship or residency within a minimum time frame. Sovereign will assist clients to identify the most suitable investor programme to match their individual circumstances and requirements and will advise on the most effective way to meet the investment criteria. Sovereign will then manage each step of an application and structuring of the investment to ensure that all submissions are executed correctly and at the right time.