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4 Big Changes Coming to the CBI industry in 2022
1. Portugal Golden Visa Changes
Key Takeaways: In 2022, most investment options have gone up a price hikeChanges in the real estate industry- For now, investors can buy residential properties only in designated areas of Portugal. Your minimum investment should be no less than €500,000. You can also buy real estate for €350,000 (in case of investing in a rehabilitation project)
- You can buy commercial property in any region of Portugal
- Both types of properties can be bought in autonomous islands — Madeira and Azores
- Investment by capital transfer has changed to €1,500,000
- Investment in research activities increased to €500,000
- Investment by capital transfer for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital funds is now €500,000
- Investment in existing Portugal-based business increased to €500,000
- The fastest way to get European Union citizenship (for your family and you)
- Visa-free access to the Schengen area and the right to live, work, and study in Portugal
- Low stay requirement (only 7 days a year)
- Possibility to invest in liquid real estate
- Relatively affordable investment options
- Beneficial tax regime (NHR) for 10 years
2. Saint Kitts and Nevis has no longer discount for families
Key Takeaways: St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program's Discount for families was one of the most lucrative offers on the CBI market. However, from the beginning of 2022, the government decided not to renew this proposal.However, we offer you to take advantage of a favorable alternative. Alternative Investment Option is also a good proposition with only $170,000 investment for a family of four.Benefits of Saint Kitts and Nevis's Citizenship- Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 156 countries, including the UK, Schengen, Brazil, and Singapore
- No global income, dividends, wealth, and inheritance tax
- Possibility to get long-term visas to the USA and Canada
- You can remotely obtain a passport in just 45 days
- The largest selection of real estate for investment
- Dual citizenship
- Residency is not required
- Transfer of St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by inheritance
- Fully remote procedure
3. Saint Lucia extends Covid-19 Relief Bond Option
Key Takeaways: The government of St. Lucia keeps the doors open with its popular Covid-19 Relief Bond Option. This offer is half-price of the original $500,000. So now you can pay only $250,000 (or $300,000 in the case of applying with four dependents) and get the desired citizenship!Benefits of St. Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment- Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 146 countries
- Possibility to get long-term visas to the USA and Canada
- No global income, dividends, wealth, and inheritance tax
- Benefits for children in British universities
- All family members can obtain citizenship within 1.5-2 months
- Fully remote procedure
- Dual citizenship
- Favorable tax system
- One of the TOP countries for crypto investors
4. Montenegro extends Citizenship-by-Investment Program by one year (with some changes)
Key Takeaways: Montenegro has extended its RBI program till the end of the current year. But note, the price of investment has doubled.Benefits of Montenegro Residency-by-Investment- Fast processing, citizenship issued in 2-3 months
- Montenegro is expected to join the EU in 2025
- A strategic geographical location with access to the Adriatic Sea
- No requirement to reside in the country or know the language
- Dual citizenship is allowed
- Visa-free travel or visa upon arrival in more than 125 countries, including the EU & Schengen countries, Hong Kong, South Korea
- Opportunity to get an E-2 visa to the USA
- No language requirements
- NATO Member
- Porto Montenegro — one of the best yachting marinas in the world
- Public healthcare is free both for citizens and residents
- Free education for children
- Low taxes as compared to EU
