Passport Talks

For the past 10 years, property prices have increased by 50% in the UAE. It makes local real estate a desirable liquid asset. Besides, the demand for rental is always high, so properties are a good source of additional income: a yield is about 5—8% per year.  Another benefit of investing in real estate in the Emirates is an opportunity to get a UAE Golden Visa.  In this episode, we will talk about...

Turkey launched its citizenship by investment program in 2018. It is quite popular among investors as more than 35,000 people have already participated and got Turkish passports. Investors can choose one of the five options to get Turkey citizenship. The minimum investment is $400,000. In this episode, we will try to figure out how fast and under what conditions one can get a second passport in Tu...

Caribbean states make great “plan B” countries while providing their citizens with travel mobility and opportunities for tax optimisation, among other things. But investors buying real estate on the islands get even more benefits.  In this episode, we will try to find out more about purchasing a property in the Caribbean: What are the benefits of investing in Caribbean real estate? How much should...

Greece is among the 10 most attractive countries for foreigners to settle. Besides an opportunity to move to the country, the Greece Golden Visa offers profitable investment options, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area and the prospect of EU citizenship. In this episode, we will explore the following topics: What is the difference between the Golden Visa and other residence permits? What are...

Maltese residents have access to visa-free travelling within the Schengen Area, prestigious education for their children, well-equipped clinics, and a safe and peaceful environment by a warm sea. And there is always more as Malta offers various opportunities for business development and tax optimisation, for example. In this episode, we will see the following: What are the two options for an inves...

A permanent resident almost equals a citizen in their rights. The only difference is that permanent residents are limited in visa-free travelling and participation in elections.  In this episode, we will explore the situation with permanent residency in Portugal: What does being a permanent resident mean, and how to become one in Portugal? What makes Portugal attractive for relocation? What rights...

As attractive as it may sound, one must live in the chosen country for at least six months a year to become a tax resident. Therefore, it’s better to consider a few more points, like the available paths for relocation. In this episode, we will learn more about “zero income tax countries”: Which tax-free countries do Immigrant Invest experts consider the best and why? What is the truth behind the a...

In 2023, both the EU and the Schengen Area include 27 member states. But the trick is that those countries are not the same. Take Cyprus as an example: it is part of the European Union but not of the Schengen Area.  In this episode, we will learn more about the differences between European countries and what they mean for expats and travellers: When does a European residence permit give the right...

More and more Brits are now looking to emigrate abroad due to rising energy bills, interest rates, taxes, and food and petrol prices. But there are other things, including the consequences of Brexit, safety issues in major British cities and the people’s desire to live in a more pleasant climate for a change. In this episode, we will explore the main reasons for moving from the UK and: Where do th...

Multiple citizenship may import different opportunities for life and business. In European or Caribbean countries, for example, obtaining a second citizenship gives you the opportunity to travel without borders, create a safe haven and expand a business to the international market. We analyze in detail what multiple citizenship is about. In this episode, we discuss in detail the following topics:...