Programs for investors

Feod Group’s team of European lawyers and immigration experts provides a full range of services for filing and obtaining the status of Residency by Investment in the following countries: Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, France.

You can contact us for a consultation online or at our office in Cyprus.

During the consultation you will receive:

• Comparison of requirements for obtaining Golden Visas in Europe
• Assessment of your chances for the selected country
• Stages of clearance, conditions of purchase and maintenance of investments

Benefits of programs for investors

Residency obtained through investment can provide a number of benefits to the investor, his family and business.

✅ Minimum requirements for residence in the country

One of the main advantages of obtaining residency by investment is the absence of requirements for the investor to permanently reside abroad.

Unlike many other residency programs, you can maintain and renew your Golden Visa residency while living in your primary country.

For example, under the program for financially independent foreigners, you must permanently (183+ days) live abroad, which is not very convenient for many.

✅ Residence for the whole family
Resident cards can be issued simultaneously for the whole family: including the spouse, children, parents, and in some countries even for grandparents.

✅ Large selection of investment options

Investment residency programs usually offer a variety of investment options that fit a variety of investor goals and budgets: in local companies, start-ups, purchase of residential or commercial real estate, government securities, investment funds, bank deposits, charitable organizations, as well as in other areas of the country economy.

✅ Tax incentives

By obtaining a Temporary or Permanent residence permit for investment, you do not have to become tax residents. But in some countries, for example, in Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, you can take advantage of special tax conditions, such as non-domicile status, which, on the contrary, may be more beneficial for the investor.

✅ enefits for business

The status of a resident of an EU country simplifies the procedure for creating a corporate structure and opening a bank account for your company.

✅ uture for kids

By receiving the EU residency your children obtain a good opportunity in planning their future. Children who are residents of an EU country can choose a place to receive education without any restrictions and at the same price as for local residents.

✅ Citizenship in a country of the European Union

When residing in the selected country and subject to other conditions (depending on the country), the investor and his family can apply for citizenship.

Country Comparison

Сountry	Investment options	Validity of the first resident card	Minimum residence period	Citizenship
GREECE	• from 250 000 € investment in real estate • from 400,000 € – Greek companies – real estate investment fund – bank deposits – purchase of government bonds	5 years	No requirements	After 7 years
SPAIN	• 500,000€ for residential or commercial real estate, or a combination of options • 1 million € – company shares • 1 million € – bank deposit • 2 million € – government bonds	3 years	No requirements	After 10 years
ITALY	• from 250.000 € to innovative start-ups • from 500.000€ in the authorized capital of Italian companies • from 1 million € charitable donations to socially significant projects • from €2 million in government bonds	2 years	No requirements	After 10 years
CYPRUS	300 thousand € • purchase of residential or commercial real estate • Cypriot companies • funds	10 years	once in the first year and then once every 2 years	Аfter 7 years
MALTA	• Purchase of property from 300,000 € (Gozo / south of Malta) or from 350,000 € (north of Malta) • Either renting a property from 10,000 € per year (Gozo / south of Malta) or from 12,000 € per year (north of Malta) for 5 years.	5 years	No requirements	Does not lead to citizenship
PORTUGAL	• Creation of at least 10 jobs • from 250,000 euros in support of artistic production, restoration or preservation of the national cultural heritage. • from 500,000 euros for research activities • investment in companies in the amount of 500,000 euros + creation of five permanent jobs. • in venture capital funds from 500,000 euros.	2 years	7 days a year	After 5 years
FRANCE	€300,000 to French companies and start-ups	4 years	No requirements	After 5 years

 
The investor receives an advantage not only in the form of immigration status for the whole family, but also replenishes his investment portfolio with a profitable investment of funds with the ability to receive passive income + with the prospect of obtaining EU citizenship.

Contact our immigration specialists and lawyers for all the necessary information!

We have experience in working with various options for obtaining resident status: investments in real estate, business, funds or innovative projects, and we will be able to find the most suitable program for your needs!

Our experts will help you understand the requirements of each of the available programs and will provide advice and guidance throughout the residency by investment process!