ment” and thereafter to apply for an
investor visa: the acquisition of a real
estate asset(s) with a minimum value
of EUR 500,000 per applicant; the
creation of a business project to be
developed in Spain, duly recognized
as being of “general interest”; the
investment of a minimum of EUR 2
million in Government bonds or EUR
1 million in company shares or bank
deposits. The initial visa is valid for
one year and, subject to compliance,
will subsequently be converted into
a residence permit for two periods
of two years. There are no minimum
stay requirements during the initial
one year residence period. However,
to convert the visa into a residence
permit, the applicant will be required
to enter Spain. The program does not
prevent the applicant or his family
from becoming Spanish citizens;
but a 10 year period of residence is
necessary before application.
Belgium Residence
Belgian law allows foreign nationals
to apply for residence through
various routes, including the set-up
of an international holding structure in Belgium, investment in an
existing Belgian company, or investment in a foreign company through
a Belgium holding company. A
person who is employed by a
Belgian company, or a person who
sets up or buys a Belgian company,
can apply for residence in Belgium.
In addition, there are two main
economic routes under which a
person could qualify for residence,
either as a manager or highly skilled
employee; or as an entrepreneur or
self-employed individual.
Hong Kong Residence
Hong Kong offers straightforward,
efficient residence programs for
individuals to obtain residence
in order to work, live or study in
Hong Kong. There are programs for
capital investment, employment
permits, training,