Citizenship by Investment for Syrians
With a Syrian passport you can only travel visa-free to approximately 28 countries and territories. The Syrian passport ranks low globally and many Syrians are looking to obtain a second passport in order to travel more freely and capitalize on opportunities around the world. Obtaining a second passport can also mean securing a future for your family in a politically stable and safe country. As a citizen of your new country, you are entitled to work and live in the country and often have certain rights to education and healthcare. People from Syria are turning to the Caribbean & European Citizenship by Investment Programmes to obtain a second passport. These are two popular citizenship by investment programmes amongst Syrians:
- St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
- Cyprus Citizenship by Investment
JH Marlin Law has experience processing Citizenship by Investment applications for people with a Syrian passport.
The St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the best Caribbean Citizenship programs offering visa free travel to over 150+ countries which includes the Schengen area, United Kingdom, Switerzland, Russia, Hong Kong and Signapore amongst others. Citizenship can be obtained in a fast track manner in approximately 3–8 months and it is possible to do an accelerated processing in 60 days.
There are two available paths to obtain St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment. The first is an investment in the Sustainable Growth Fund starting at US$150,000 for a main applicant and US$195,000 for a family of four. The second option would be to invest in government approved designated real estate at a minimum of US$200,000 plus additional processing costs, government fees and legal fees.
Some of the many advantages of St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship include the following:
- Visa Free Access to 150+ countries including Schengen countries, Russia, United Kingdom
- More visa free countries are regularly added to the list of Visa Free countries
- No requirement to reside or visit the country
- Tax advantages
- Family can obtain Citizenship (dependent children under 30 and elderly parents over age 55)
- Citizenship can be passed on through generations by descent
- Stable Economy
- Safe and Enjoyable place to live
General Information about St.Kitts & Nevis
St.Kitts and Nevis is located in the eastern Caribbean near the islands of St.Barths and St.Maarten. The legal system is based on Common Law with the final court of Appeal the Privy Council in London. St.Kitts and Nevis is a member of CARICOM and the United Nations amongst other international organizations. The country is often voted one of the best Caribbean islands to visit.
Cyprus Citizenship by Investment
The Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the best available options for European Citizenship. Citizenship from Cyprus can be granted in approximately 3–8 months. One of the main attractions of the Cyprus passport is that it allows you to live and work anywhere in Europe without ever having to reside in Cyprus. The passport permits visa free access or visa free on arrival to 140+ countries which includes the Schengen countries, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom and Singapore amongst others.
The investment contribution requirement for Cypriot citizenship is a minimum investment of EUR 2million in residential properties or EUR 2.5 million in commercial properties. Applicants are required to keep real estate in the amount of minimum EUR 500,000 indefinitely and can sell all other real estate after a 3 year period.
Some of the many advantages of Cyprus Citizenship include the following:
- Ability to work and live anywhere within the European Union
- Visa Free Access to 140+ countries including Canada, Australia,Hong Kong, Schengen countries,
- More visa free countries are regularly added to the list of visa free countries
- No requirement to reside in Cyprus
- Cyprus permanent residency card is obtained
- Free trade within the EU
- Tax advantages
- Family can obtain Citizenship (dependent children under 28 and elderly parents over age 65)
- Citizenship can be passed on through generations
- European passport and lifestyle
General Information about Cyprus
Cyprus is located in the Mediterranean Sea and almost everyone speaks English. The Legal System is based on English common law. Cyprus has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and the country has one of the lowest tax rates in Europe and there are tax exemptions for Cyprus citizens who do not live in Cyprus.
Jennifer Harding-Marlin — JH Marlin Law — jhmarlin.com — jennifer@jhmarlin.com — Attorney — Citizenship by Investment Specialist
