Comparative analysis of the differences of investment immigrants in different countries

More and more people choose to invest in immigration, so what is the difference between investment immigrants in different countries? Let's take a look at it with the overseas immigration network! Welcome to reading.

Comparative analysis of the differences of investment immigrants in different countries

Investment immigrants in China are like a gift from God, "said a real estate developer in Brooklyn, new york. According to statistics released by Emigration.com to USCIS, China accounted for three-quarters of the immigrants who invested in the United States last year, becoming the main force of American investment immigrants. With China becoming the world's largest exporter of overseas immigrants, a large number of citizens acquire foreign nationality every year, and many of them choose to invest in immigration.

However, there are more and more investment immigration projects in different countries and regions, and the investment amount ranges from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of RMB. Traditional mainstream destination countries such as the United States and Britain are still elegant, while "non-mainstream" destination countries such as Portugal, Cyprus and Malta hope to invest overseas to boost their economies, while countries such as Austria, Dominica and Belgium have received little attention from investors before.

Antigua and Barbuda: the world's earliest investment immigration program.

Antigua and Barbuda's investment naturalization program grants Antigua and Barbuda citizenship rights to foreigners who have made significant economic contributions to the country, and applicants directly obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship after meeting the investment requirements.

The applicant must be at least 18 years old, have no criminal record, and meet any of the following conditions: (1) Invest in a certified real estate project of not less than USD 400,000; Donate at least $200,000 to the National Development Fund; Donate $200,000 to charity fund; As an independent investor, directly invest at least $6.5438+$0.5 million in a qualified enterprise, or jointly invest at least $4 million in a qualified enterprise with others, of which the personal investment shall not be less than $400,000. Eligible applicants will obtain Antigua and Barbuda nationality, valid for five years, and can renew their passports if they live in their country 15 days a year or 75 days in five years.

Advantages: Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth, with political stability and social stability. As an internationally renowned offshore financial center, the country does not tax citizens' overseas assets. Passports in this country can be visa-free 130 countries, and family members can apply with them. Children can enjoy a British education without a student visa.

Austria: You can apply for naturalization after living for six years.

Article 6 of paragraph 10 of the Austrian Citizenship Act stipulates that the government may grant Austrian citizenship to overseas citizens who have made special contributions, including economic contributions.

The residence of independent income requires the applicant to show the working capital of not less than 80,000 euros in Austria or major international banks, proof of permanent residence in Austria and medical insurance covering all aspects. Those who meet the above conditions will be granted a one-year non-working residence visa, which will be renewed every year thereafter.

Applicants who have lived in Austria for more than 6 years and have not received unemployment benefits and living allowances can apply for Austrian citizenship as long as they meet any of the following conditions: a high level of German (B2 level); German has reached the intermediate level, but has made positive contributions to society, and has more than 3 years of public welfare certificate (such as fire alarm, voluntary nurse, red cross worker). Applicants are required to produce proof of family daily living expenses of not less than 65,438+0,000 euros per month for three consecutive years, and pass the naturalization test.

Advantages: Austrian passport holders can be exempted from Schengen countries and many countries around the world, and the social and economic system is running well and the welfare guarantee system is complete. Its national economy is flexible and diverse, and even in the most difficult period, Austria's economic situation is still good.

Republic of Ireland: There are many ways without immigration supervision.

Ireland's Investment Immigration Program (IIP) aims to help non-EU residents and their families invest in Ireland.

Applicants can choose: donate at least 500 thousand euros to public projects supported by the government at one time; Invest at least 500,000 euros in Irish enterprises or new companies with a minimum investment period of three years; Invest 500,000 euros in the commercial investment fund approved by the government, and invest 6,543,800 euros in immigration bonds, without interest; Mixed investment with a total investment of 950,000 euros.

Successful applicants can obtain the right of abode (including family members) for 2-5 years, and can directly apply for permanent residence after 5 years. Successful applicants can be naturalized in due course.

Advantages: diversification of investment methods; World-class English education system; Preferential tax rate system; One of the most attractive commercial centers in the world; Overseas dividend income is tax-free; There is no time limit for departure and residence.

Britain: One of the most attractive countries.

Tier 1 Investor's UK investment immigrant visa is mainly aimed at high-income people who are willing to invest in the UK. There is no English proficiency test, there is no need to provide proof of the source of funds for daily living expenses, and it is not limited by nationality, education and employment.

Those who apply for the visa for the first time must meet the following conditions: they must prove that they have and have the right to use bank deposits of not less than 6,543,800+and deposit them in financial institutions recognized by the British Immigration Bureau. They are not allowed to mix personal funds with bank loan funds. They shall not use the property rights of assets or real estate as proof of funds, and the actual beneficiary of funds shall not be anyone other than themselves or their partners.

The first visa lasts for three years, and you can apply for renewal after the expiration. On the basis of the first application, you must invest 750,000 pounds to buy British government bonds or stocks of British registered companies within three months from a specific date, and the remaining 250,000 pounds can be invested in any project.

According to the different investment amount of investors, referring to Chapter 245EF of British Immigration Policy, applicants can apply for permanent residency after staying in the UK for 2-3-5 years. After obtaining a one-year permanent residence permit, eligible people can apply for British citizenship.

Advantages: there is no strict requirement on the source of assets; Children can enjoy free public school education; Passports of this country can be exempted from visas in many countries and regions around the world.

America: Everyone loves EB-5.

The EB5 investment immigration program in the United States is the fifth priority based on employment (EB-5 for short), and it is an immigration visa category established by the United States for overseas investment immigrants. Applicants can obtain EB-5 qualification according to any of the following: investing US$ 6,543,800+anywhere in the United States and employing at least ten employees; Invest $500,000 in nationally recognized low-employment areas and employ at least 65,438+00 employees; Invest 500,000 dollars in the "regional center" approved by the government, and you can't withdraw your capital before you get permanent residency (usually four years).

American permanent residents (green card holders) need to meet the following conditions to be naturalized: they have been in the United States for at least 50% of the past five years; Not entering the United States for more than 365 consecutive days (even if there is a re-entry permit); If you have been away from US territory for more than 180 days, the applicant must prove that he has not given up his US resident status; Lived in the state where the application was made for 3 months; Good moral quality; Did not make any false statements because he wanted to become an American citizen; There is no fraud in the application process; A certain English ability; Pass the history test and the government test.

Advantages: no personal business experience or academic qualifications; The application process takes a short time; After naturalization, children enjoy the same tuition fees as American residents; The applicant's family can enjoy complete social infrastructure and developed social economy.

Comparison of investment immigrants in European countries

The attitude and trend of old immigrant countries in attracting immigrants are more inclined to those applicants who are young, have strong language skills, have high academic qualifications and have strong adaptability. If you only have money and want to go abroad at the same time, the road to immigration will get narrower and narrower. Fortunately, many new immigrant projects in European countries are still in the "honeymoon period" with China applicants. Please plan ahead and seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

National debt immigration

Immigration advantage of Hungarian national debt

300,000 euros to buy government bonds can get identity.

Apply quickly: you can get permanent residence in half a year.

Low investment, zero risk of national debt.

Official release, supervision and investment guarantee

No residence, no source description, no backstage management and no annual extension.

Free travel to 26 Schengen countries

Housing migration

Advantages of Portuguese Housing Immigrants

500,000 euros to buy a house can get identity.

Approved within three months at the earliest.

Free travel to 26 Schengen countries

You only need to stay for seven days a year.

160 Passports in more than 60 countries and regions are exempt from visa.

One person handles it, and three generations gain status; A perpetual title deed handed down from generation to generation.

Advantages of Spain's housing immigration project

500,000 euros to buy a house can get identity.

Approved within two months at the earliest.

No residence requirements

Free travel to 26 Schengen countries

One person handles it, and the whole family is recognized; A perpetual title deed handed down from generation to generation.

Advantages of permanent housing projects in Italy

300,000 euros to buy a house can get identity.

The trial is fast and you can get permanent residence status in 3 months.

There is no immigration supervisor.

Free travel to 26 Schengen countries

One person handles it, and the whole family is recognized; A perpetual title deed handed down from generation to generation.

Advantages of Greece's house purchase immigration project

250,000 euros to buy a house can get identity.

Approved within two months at the earliest.

No residence requirements

Free travel to 26 Schengen countries

One person handles it, and the whole family is recognized; A perpetual title deed handed down from generation to generation.

Europe has the lowest tax rate: only 3% transaction tax and 0. 1-0.7% property tax every year.

Note: This property is not for sale.

EU passport

Advantages of Cyprus EU Passport Project

At least 18 years old, with no criminal record;

Buy a single property worth 2.5 million euros or a property portfolio worth more than 3 million euros in Cyprus (keep a permanent property worth more than 500,000 euros).

Get the EU passport in one step in three months.

Free to live, work and study within the EU, 15 1 country is exempt from visa.

The materials are simple, the application is convenient, and there is no need to explain the source of funds.

One person applies and the whole family gets an EU passport; Applicable to unmarried children under the age of 28 who are financially independent.

A "tax haven" is a good place to invest in overseas assets.

There are no requirements and restrictions on household registration, language, examinations and family planning.

Investment and immigration expenses of various countries

Sweden-about 654.38+ten thousand RMB (654.38+ten thousand kroner);

Advantages: good living environment; Perfect social security system; Short application cycle; Family members can apply with them; 173 visa-free for countries and regions.

Brazil-about 450,000 RMB (6.5438+0.5 million BA);

Advantages: no academic requirements; There is no need to explain the source of funds; You can get a green card for up to four months; An immigrant, a family immigrant; 146 national visa exemption.

New Zealand-about 500,000 RMB (654.38+ NZD million):

Advantages: good living environment and low consumption level; The education system and social welfare are sound; New Zealand citizens can enjoy the welfare benefits of Australian residents (except unemployment benefits, unless they obtain Australian permanent resident status); 168 national visa exemption.

(It should be noted that New Zealand immigrants are divided into entrepreneurial immigrants and investment immigrants, among which ordinary entrepreneurial immigrants require the least amount, only about 500,000 RMB. That is, the one introduced above)

Grenada-about 6.5438+200,000 RMB (US$ 200,000);

Advantages: tax havens; Free access to education and health care; 88 countries and regions are exempt from visas.

Hungary-about 6.5438+0.9 million yuan (250,000 euros);

Advantages: simple and fast application; No residence requirements; No proof of source of funds; After permanent residence, you can enjoy the treatment of citizens; 10 1 countries and regions are exempt from visa.

Antigua and Barbuda-about 6.5438+0.5 million RMB (US$ 250,000);

Advantages: Commonwealth member countries; Exempted from 130 countries.

Greece-about 6.5438+0.9 million yuan (250,000 euros);

Advantages: no immigration supervisor, less investment; Children can enjoy public education from primary school to university. There is no double taxation, and the consumption level is lower than that of other European countries; 167 visa-free for countries and regions.

Cyprus-about 2.3 million yuan (300,000 euros);

Advantages: less investment in buying real estate; 15 1 countries and regions are exempt from visa.

South Korea-about 3 million yuan (500 million won);

Advantages: simple application conditions; No residence requirements; There is no need to explain the source of assets; Can permanently own the property rights of the house; After permanent residence, you can sell it at will; 166 visa-free for countries and regions.

United States-about RMB 3 million (US$ 500,000):

Advantages: no personal business experience or academic qualifications; The application process takes a short time; After obtaining a green card, you can work freely in the United States without immigration supervision; Recognize dual nationality; Enjoy the world's top education, medical care and welfare systems; 172 visa-free for countries and regions. (It should be noted that under normal circumstances, American investment immigrants need about $6,543,800+0,000, but if the investment location is located in a low-employment area, this investment threshold can be reduced to $500,000. )

Ireland-about 3.8 million yuan (500,000 euros);

Advantages: diversification of investment methods; English education system; Overseas dividend income is tax-free; There is no time limit for departure and residence.

Portugal-about 3.8 million yuan (500,000 euros);

Advantages: free access to EU countries; The tax system is perfect; Low residence time requirements.

Spain-about 3.8 million yuan (500,000 euros);

Advantages: no language requirements, no proof of funds, no double taxation; With a Spanish passport, you can enjoy visa-free access to countries and regions around the world 170 or landing visa.

Malta-about 5 million yuan (650,000 euros);

Advantages: free access to EU countries; Beautiful natural scenery.

Singapore-about 654.38 million yuan (S $2.5 million):

Advantages: tax havens; No immigration supervisor; After obtaining permanent residency, investment immigrants can apply for Singapore citizenship after living for one year within two years; Ready to work in Singapore; 167 visa-free for countries and regions.

Britain-about 20 million RMB (2 million pounds);

Advantages: there is no strict requirement on the source of assets; Children enjoy free public education; Many countries and regions around the world are exempt from visas.

Australia-about 25 million RMB (5 million Australian dollars);

Advantages: good living environment; Enjoy all-round welfare benefits from cradle to old age; 168 countries and regions are exempt from visas.