The European passport is ranked among the strongest passports in the world, as European citizenship grants various facilities and benefits, such as freedom of entry to Schengen countries without the need for a visa, and also obtaining all the rights enjoyed by citizens in Europe.
European residency programs leading to citizenship
Among the European residency programs that lead to citizenship, the following are notable:
1- Cyprus Permanent Residency Program
You can obtain Cyprus Permanent Residency Program through real estate investment in one of the following paths:
Fast Track
The process takes 6-9 months by investing at least 300,000 EUR in real estate.
Regular Track
The process takes longer than the fast track, involving the purchase of property below 300,000 EUR, with procedures extending to a minimum of two years.
You can obtain Cypriot citizenship after residing continuously in Cyprus for 7 years. The Cypriot passport allows entry to 178 destinations worldwide, according to the Reach Immigration Passport Index.
2- Golden Visa Program in Greece
Investors can obtain Greek citizenship and passport to enter 187 destinations through the Greece Golden Visa Program by real estate investment.
A real estate investment of at least 250,000 EUR grants the investor a Golden Visa, which qualifies them to obtain citizenship after seven years, under specific conditions.
3- Golden Visa in Portugal
The Portuguese passport is one of the strongest passports in the world, allowing freedom of movement to 188 destinations.
Through the Residency programs in Portugal, the applicant can qualify for Portuguese citizenship and passport after several years (conditions apply).
If you are interested in any of the European residency programs leading to citizenship, you can contact us for a free consultation.
