Recently, in several European countries, offering a residence permit in exchange for investments in real estate (so-called "VISA GOLD" and "GOLD residence permit"), there have been changes in investment programs.So where to buy and how much does it cost?
Turkey - any amount
Turkish immigration law favorable to foreign investors.Turkey can visit without a visa, and buyers of any property may qualify for a residence permit.
There is no minimum threshold value of the property to obtain a residence permit.However, having the status of residence permit in Turkey, it is impossible to carry out a trip to Europe without a visa, since this country does not belong to the EU.
However, Turkish resorts are attractive both in terms of leisure and investment.
Malta - 220 000 euros
Investor will receive the status of residence permit if the cost of buying property in Malta will be 220 000 euros for the island of Gozo and Malta in the south to 275 000 euros elsewhere.
tenant in the amount of at least 8750-9600 euros per year (depending on the location of the object) can also get a residence permit in Malta.In addition, in November 2013 there was an opportunity to get citizenship of Malta to the transfer to the National Development Fund at least 650 000 euro.For each family member is required to pay another 20-50 thousand. Euro.
Greece - 250,000 euros
In Greece, a law on the "golden visa" in May 2013, giving the right to a residence permit when buying real estate in the amount of 250 000 euros.If you want to buy several objects of cheap real estate in Greece, total cost of 250 000 euros.
Such a document does not give the right to work in Greece and allows you to travel to the investor and his family on the Schengen area not more than 3 months in a row.
residence permit is also issued on the basis of business, transfer of not less than 60 000 Greek Bank ("Investment residence permit").According to a study ee24.ru, only Greece is constantly live about 13-14 thousand. Russians, and the homeowners are not everything.
Latvia - 250 thousand euros
On September 1, 2014 Latvia increased prices and tightened immigration rules, touching first of all citizens of the Russian Federation.From now on, it became possible to obtain a five-year residence permit in Latvia, buying real estate (1 property) worth at least 250 000 euro.
Also, the buyer is obliged to pay the State of Latvia one-time charge of 5% of the purchase price.The cadastral value of the object should not be less than 80 000 euros.Thus, taking into account all payments value increased to 270 000 euros (plus the services of lawyers, notaries and various duties).
Hungary - 250,000 euros
invest at least 250,000 euros in the purchase of government bonds of Hungary, it is possible to apply for permanent residence.The duration of run investments - five years.After this period, the investor will be refunded in full without interest.
In addition, after the acquisition of real estate in Hungary visa category D, for which you can qualify, it is the start for a residence permit for 1 year.
Bulgaria - 300 000 euros
temporary residence permit in Bulgaria, you can get when buying a property for 300 000 euros, according to the law, which came into force in the spring of 2013, when it was changed immigration laws in order to attract wealthy investors.
Thus Bulgaria remains one of the most affordable for Russians country: a residence permit can be obtained when buying a cheaper property.Today in Bulgaria has more than 350 000 Russian owners.Total Russians own housing in the amount of about 18 billion euros.
Cyprus - 300 000 euros
residence permit in Cyprus can be obtained from relatively simplified with the purchase of real estate 300 000 euros.At the same time this amount gives you a chance to qualify and also for permanent residence.
To obtain a residence permit in Cyprus is necessary not only to provide a contract for the purchase of real estate to the migration service, but also to prove their income - an important requirement for the government of Cyprus.Annual
should be of around 9,400 euros per head of the family, and 4,700 euros for each dependent family member.
residence permit in Cyprus, under the rules of the "golden visa", issued for a period of 5 years.Then you can get permanent residence in Cyprus, and after 2 years - the coveted EU passport resident.
is important to know that Cyprus has not joined the Schengen area, although it is a member of the European Union.
Andorra - € 400 000
Andorra to design passive residence permit without the right to formal employment of foreigners to invest in any assets, including property, in the territory of at least 400 000 euros, or to place an interest-free contribution to thethe same amount in the local financial institution.
investor must also reside in Andorra a minimum of 90 days a year and have officially confirmed the annual income of not less than 36 000 and 12 000 euros - for each dependent family member.Residence permit in Andorra entitles you to move freely through Spain and France, and open a bank account offshore.
Spain - 500 000 euros
Article 60 of the Law "On the support of entrepreneurs" provides for the issuance of a residence permit in Spain with the purchase of real estate and other assets in the country worth at least € 500 000. It is noteworthy that use a mortgage or a loan from the Spanishbanks fail.
wishes to become the owner of the Spanish "golden visa" should carefully read the bill, as the practice being investigated following nuances: for example, a potential buyer of real estate Spanish banks will not give mortgages, and among other documents for residence permit in Spain it is necessary to submit a certificate of good conduct.
In addition, in order not to lose their residence permit, you must live in Spain for at least six months a year and pay taxes to the Spanish treasury.
Portugal - 500 000 EUR
Holders of a residence permit in Portugal may be several buyers of properties worth a total of at least 500 000 euro.At the same time to sell the house for 5 years, it is impossible.
Basically, foreigners bought a house in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
Ireland - 1 000 000 EUR
to get a residence permit in Ireland, you must spend a minimum of one million euros without borrowing, of which EUR 500 000 was invested in real estate (for their own accommodation and not for rentingrent), another half a million euros - in securities.
Such "minimal" investment in Ireland was allowed to get a residence permit for five years for the whole family investor.
United Kingdom - 2 500 000 euros
residence permit in the United Kingdom can be obtained through major investments.Under the new rules, in force since November 2014, from now on, you must have at least 2 million pounds (more than 2.5 million euros), earlier it was enough 1 million pounds, with some of them it was possible to invest in real estate.
now all the money must be invested in the UK, for example, in government securities or funds, a list which defines the government.
Buying a property is no longer a part of the investor program.
France - 10 million euros
to wealthy nonresident special program through which you can get a residence permit in France for exceptional economic contribution.
For this businessman, who owns at least 30% of the capital of French companies to invest 10 million euros.In addition, you want to create or save at least 50 jobs.
Austria - 10 000 000 EUR
Austrian citizenship can be obtained through investments in the economy directly, ie bypassing the status of residence permit and permanent (long periods of naturalization, residence for 10 years).
Austrian passport can be obtained on the basis of economic investment, invest in a joint venture or through direct investment in Austrian businesses that will provide jobs.
minimum required investment is equal to the sum of 10 000 000 euros.Obtaining Austrian citizenship have to give up existing.Exceptions are made only for high-value investors, refugees and received dual citizenship by birth.
Montenegro
separate line is Montenegro.July 31, 2014 the government approved a new draft law "On foreigners", which allows property owners to obtain a residence permit in Montenegro.
likely amendments will enter into force or from the beginning of 2015, or since the publication in Call Sheet Montenegro.Under the new law, a residence permit will be an ID card with personal biometric data.
Alex Chernega
Articles Source: euromag.ru
