Uglobal Immigration Magazine Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 45

UGLOBAL.COM “ 正如很多现代开放的国家一样 摩尔多瓦将投资移民项目作为承 担主权债务的全新方式 ” and fastest-growing markets on the world stage, with Moldova exemplifying this trend. MOLDOVA EMBRACES INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION Moldova’s ambitious development strategy and robust economic growth has recently prompted it to join hands with China as part of the multi-trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the largest infrastructure project in histor y. The Moldova Citizenship - by- Investment (MCBI) program – one of the new investment migration opportunities in Europe – is another example of the forward-looking changes taking place in the country, as it adopts a policy that has dramatically benefited s ta tes fro m th e C a r i b b ea n to Eu ro p e. L i ke ma ny modern sovereign states, it is embracing investment migration as a cutting-edge alternative to taking on more sovereign debt. As the most affordable citizenship - by - investment program in Europe, MCBI allows successful applicants to invest 100,000 euros in a Pubic Investment Fund and acquire Moldovan citizenship after about three months. The program, which was developed by the Government of Moldova in par tnership with its service provider He nley & Par tne r s and the M oldovan Inves tme n t Company, gives citizenship to the main investor and his dependent family, including spouse, children up to 29 years and parents from 55 years old. 43