for people who are internationally recognized
as world leaders or potential world-leading
talent in the fields of science and the arts.
Henley & Partners have regular involvement in
the consultation process with the Home Office
and UK Border Agency regarding the Tier 1
(Investor) category, including its last iteration
in April 2011 and the most recent consultations and recommendations of the Migration
Advisory Council 2014.
Portugal Residence
The program gives investors the opportunity to qualify for a Portuguese residence
permit by investing €500,000 in real estate.
A Portuguese resident can travel visa-free
to all Schengen countries, as well as work,
live and study in Portugal. The application
process designed by Henley & Partners is fast
and efficient and a single process-motivated
visit is feasible. A typical application can be
completed within three months, and totals
just under €600,000 for a five year journey
including applicable government charges and
application fees.
Canada Residence
There are several ways to become a permanent resident in Canada. The programs include
the Quebec Investors Immigration Program,
the Federal Start-Up Visa Program, the
Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian
Experience Class, and the Provincial Nominee
Program. Each program has a different set of
conditions that should be met and requirements may include education, business experience, age, English/French language ability,
funds, and adaptability. Canada offers one of
the highest standards of living in the world
and offers access to the entire North American
market. It is possible to apply for citizenship
after four years of residence.
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Switzerland Residence
Henley & Partners have responsibility for the
design, implementation and international
promotion of the Swiss Residence Program,
which links immigration law to the forfait tax
provisions in the law for wealthy individuals
and families. In Switzerland, non-EU/EFTA
citizens may obtain a residence permit as
gainfully employed persons, as pensioners
with close ties to Switzerland, or as financially
independent persons who are not gainfully
occupied in Switzerland and who pay
considerable annual taxes. There are also
permits for students, trainees and patients on
health treatments. The application process
can take between two to four months. A
residence permit gives visa-free access to all
Schengen states.
Singapore Residence
There are defined categories of foreigners
who are eligible to apply for permanent residence. These include professional, technical
personnel and skilled workers; employment
pass holders; and investors and entrepreneurs.
Investors and entrepreneurs applying under
the Global Investor Program are required to
invest SG$2.5 million in a new or existing business entity, expansion of an existing business
operation or in a venture capital natured fund.
An advantage of permanent residence status
is that it gives entitlement to live and work in
Singapore for at least five years.
Spain Residence
In September 2013, the Spanish Government
created and has now implemented incentives aimed at attracting foreign investment
through the simplification of the existing visa
procedures. The key concept of the program
is to allow a foreigner who wishes to enter the
Spanish territory to make a “significant invest-
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