Citizenship Programs

Turkey Citizenship

The Turkey Citizenship by investment program allows investors to access both the European and Asian markets, as well as gain lifelong citizenship to a country that is the process of full membership negotiations with the EU.

Key benefits:

The right of free movement to Turkey, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, among others.
Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 111 destinations including Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
Citizenship of a country that enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery and a high standard of living.
Full citizenship granted to the applicant and included family members.
Eligibility for an E-2 investor Visa in the USA for a five-year renewal period.
Access to a transcontinental Eurasian country that is a stable economic, financial and political hub between Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East.

Types of investment:

Residential Real estate investment: $250 000
Bank deposit: $500 000
Capital Investment: $500 000
Industrial real estate investment: $500 000
Citizenship by job creation: $500 000

Mauritius Citizenship by Investment

Minimum investment of $500 000 to obtain a Mauritius passport and $1 000 000 to obtain citizenship. The Mauritian citizenship programme may be attracted by its generous tax regime. There is also no capital gains tax in Mauritius and no withholding tax on dividends.

Eligibility Criteria

A minimum investment if $500 000 – investor will be eligible for permanent residence status.
Investor will be exempt from work and residence permits

Investor will also be able to apply for his/her:

Spouse
Children, stepchild or lawfully adopted child
Next of kin
Wholly dependent next of kin of an unmarried applicant

Children older than 18 years of age will also make a deposit of $100 000

Montenegro Citizenship by Investment

Applicants can apply by investing in one of several government approved real estate development projects. The investment element ranges from €250 000 in the northern and central region and €450 000 in the coastal region. An additional government donation of €100 000 is required, plus application and due diligence fee.

The main applicant can include their spouse and dependant children up to the age of 18 years under one family application. Applicants must have a clean criminal record, hold a valid passport or travel document and provide proof of the source of their funds. There is no minimum stay requirement and the application only takes an average of 3 months to be processed.

Contribution: €100 000 non-refundable contribution to a national fund Property Investment: €250 000 real estate investment in an undeveloped area of the country, as defined by the government or €450 000 real estate investment in a developed area of the country

Portugal Golden Visa through Property Investment

The Portugal Golden Visa has proven to be the most popular scheme in Europe with investors attracted to its flexibility and benefits. An investment of €500 000 (or €350 000 reduced option) in real estate in Portugal will gain a residency permit for a family including dependant children. The golden visa can be renewed every two years providing the applicant spends two weeks in the country every two years.

One of the most attractive options is the ability to apply for permanent residency and citizenship after 5 years without the need to reside in Portugal. The applicant and the family need only visit Portugal for two weeks every two years in order to renew the Portuguese Golden Visa.

Citizenship of Portugal and a second passport conveys the right to live, work and study anywhere in the European Union. Reduced €350 000 investment option: minimum investment of €280 000 or €350 000 in real estate requiring renovation.

U.A.E Residence Visas

The United Arab Emirates provide an extraordinary opportunity to foreign business people and investors to become resident of the U.A.E.

Ways for business people to invest:

Being a shareholder of a U.A.E onshore company
Being a shareholder of a U.A.E free zone company
Owners of freelance licences in the U.A.E
Invest into real estate in the U.A.E with a minimum of AED 1 000 000
Invest into real estate in the U.A.E with a minimum of AED 5 000 000
Invest into real estate in the U.A.E with a minimum of AED 10 000 000

After obtaining their own U.A.E residence visa, all above mentioned persons are entitled to apply for residence visas for their spouse and children as well.

Australian Citizenship

Australian citizenship is an important step in your migration story. Becoming an Australian citizen means that you are making an ongoing commitment to Australia and our shared values. It is also the beginning of your formal membership of the Australian community. It is the step that will enable you to say ‘I am Australian’.

You can apply for this route if:

You are under the age of 55 years
You score at least 65 points on the immigration points test
For two out of the four fiscal years immediately before applying, you’ve had ownership of an established business or businesses that has/have at least AU $500,000 turnover in each of those years
You or your business partner, or you and your partner combined, have total net business and personal assets of AU $800,000 that can be used to establish a business in Australia

Business Innovation (subclass 888)

The Business Innovation (subclass 888) is for permanent residence. You can apply for the 888 after living in Australia for two years and if you and your business meet the following benchmarks:

Business criteria (two out of three must be satisfied)

Applicant (and partner) have held at least AU $200,000 net main business assets for the last 12 months.
Applicant’s main business has had at least two full-time Australian employees for the last 12 months.
Applicant (and partner) have held at least AU $600,000 net business and personal assets for the last 12 months.
Wholly dependent next of kin of an unmarried applicant

Applicant and partner’s main business generated turnover of at least AU $300,000 for the last 12 months.

Time spent in Australia
Applicant must have spent one out of the two years preceding the application living in Australia.

Time of ownership of main business
Applicant must have maintained ownership of the main business for a period of at least two years.

UK Citizenship

The UK is a highly desirable destination for investment and settlement for high-net-worth individuals. It offers excellent commercial opportunities, lifestyle, culture, political stability and UK immigration rules are specifically designed to attract investors, entrepreneurs and people of talent.

The Innovator visa category is for experienced businesspersons seeking to establish a business in the UK. In most cases, you will need to have access to at least £50,000 to invest in your business (or have already invested £50,000 in your business), but certain exceptions apply. You can start a business or numerous firms with an Innovator visa. Working for your company entails being a director or being self-employed as a member of a business partnership. If your partner and children are qualified, you may bring them with you as ‘dependents.’

What are the main requirements?

You will be required to meet the following requirements to apply for an innovator visa.

You must be at least 18 years old
You must have access to £50,000 to invest in your business
You meet the required English language qualification of Level B2 CEFR
You have received endorsement from the home office approved endorsing body
You have maintenance funds to support yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funds

An investor visa is granted initially for three years and four months, which can then be extended for another two years. The length of time required to qualify for permanent residence – known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR) – depends on the amount of investment, as follows:

£2 million – ILR eligibility after five years in the UK
£5 million – ILR eligibility after three years in the UK
£10 million – ILR eligibility after two years in the UK

Having secured ILR, applicants in the first category become eligible to apply for full British citizenship after spending six years in the UK. Those in the second and third categories are eligible to apply after five years of residence in the UK. Main applicants for ILR may not be absent from the UK for more than 180 days in each 12-month period. If applying for British citizenship, however, they must not have spent more than 450 days out of the UK during the five-year qualifying period, and no more than 90 days during the final 12 months.The Business Innovation (subclass 888) is for permanent residence. You can apply for the 888 after living in Australia for two years and if you and your business meet the following benchmarks:

Canada Citizenship

If you are looking for a pathway to immigrate to Canada as an investor, you may be eligible for the Start-up Visa program.
The start-up visa program was launched in 2013 and was made permanent in 2018.
As of June 2021, this is the only program that allows you to immigrate to Canada and get your Permanent Residency in as little as 12 months, with no need to have your finances audited.
The cost is $2100 CAD per month for a one-owner Start Up Business.
The maximum duration of the incubator service contract is 18 months.
Regardless of how long it takes to get your PR file approved, your maximum spend on Start Up Visa Incubator Fees will be $37,800 CAD.

How Much Money Do I Need to Qualify for a Start-Up Visa? Number of family members Funds required (in Canadian dollars)
1 - $12,960
2 - $16,135
3 - $19,836
4 - $24,083
5 - $27,315
6 - $30,806
7 - $34,299
For each additional family member - $3,492

USA Citizenship

Begin your journey to the United States under an investment plan that works best for you! Whether it be through the EB-5 program - which provides permanent residence with a $900k investment, or through an E-2 visa investment of $300k - First Pathway Partners is a leading practitioner with a proven track record, transforming the immigrant investor experience for clients across the globe.

Benefits of an EB-5 Investment:

The right to live, work, study or build a business anywhere in the United States
Permanent residency for your spouse and dependents under 21
Access to the finest universities, health care facilities, and social programs
Opportunity to become a U.S. Citizen
Visa-free travel to over 160 countries

Benefits of an E-2 Investment:

Expeditious processing: U.S. E-2 visa can generally be obtained within 3 months
Unlimited number of extensions
Investor’s spouse and dependent children under 21 years old may be included
Investor’s spouse can apply to work anywhere in the U.S.
Free high-school education for children in the U.S. with E-2 visa and in-state college tuition rates
E-2 can have the potential to be converted to EB-5 over the course of time
Investor and dependents may spend time in the U.S. without being subject to world-wide income tax

Children older than 18 years of age will also make a deposit of $100 000