Investor Golden Visa in Europe compared to USA, Canada, Australia Golden Visa Cyprus, Golden Visa Ireland, Golden Visa Latvia, Golden Visa Malta, Golden Visa Portugal, Golden Visa Spain, Investor Visa USA Canada Australia, Posts Golden Visa Europe
There are several investor visa programs available around the Globe. We want to have a quick review on the actual status. Several countries in Europe offer in the meantime the possibility to obtain an Investor Visa (Golden Visa) in exchange for investments in the country. The investment possibilities rank from real estate to government bonds to companies or a mixture of all. The majority of the European countries are within the SchengenZone which allows you to travel in 25+ States incl. Switzerland. It starts with around 70.000 Euro investment, most typically we are talking about investments of 500.000 Euro. We even have a interesting 2nd Passport possibility in Malta for around 650.000 Euro . Canada: has currently stopped it´s investor migration program that formerly was expected an invest of 800.000 Canadian Dollar and a wealthy person. There are still some other programs available (like setting up Start Ups). In any case, Canada always was the alternative to come to North America. United States of America: the so called E2 , L1A Visa, EB5 visa are the most used ones. The EB5 visa is most comparable the European Golden Visa approaches. You have to invest between 500.000 to 1.000.000 $Dollar to be able to apply for the Visa. The Visa process could take up to 18 months. Other Visas are faster but all require a substantial invest.
Australia: you have to invest 5 Million Australian Dollar and spend a minimum of 160 days a year in Australia. It is said that the Visa process is fast. In overall we can state the we have more interesting options in Europe for the business investors. If you want to invest just in real estate or set up you own company, it could be done with a less as 70.000 Euro invest. And compared to US and Canada, Europe Visa application process is fast. We even have the example that Spainguaranties that a Visa application is done within 20 days.
Golden Visa Latvia
Latvia, home of around 2 Million inhabitants, is famous for its history and culture. It is well communicated with Main Europe as well as the Russian Area. IT is part of the Schengen Zone and has the Euro since beginning of 2014. Latvia has Golden Investor law since 2010, quantities of investors have received this visa meanwhile. Around 425 Million Euro have been invested into the Golden Visa Latvia by investors. The Golden Visa law in Latvia has changed in 2014, updated conditions are as follows. Basic information:
Similar to other countries there are different schemes for Investors, Entrepreneurs, Students, high qualified workers
Visa will be granted for 5 years and could be prolonged and will give you access to all the SchengenZone
There is no minimum stay required
Like in other countries you need to have a clean history (no jail, older than 18 years, invest need to come from a country that is not a fiscal island!) Investment possibilities (changes expected in 2014):
Deposit or acquisition of government bonds of around 300.000 Euro
Investment in real estate (min. of 250.000 Euro with an minimum cadastrial value of 80.000 Euro)
Create a business with min. 36.000 Euro invest and yearly taxes of 28.000 Euro Latvia Golden Visa is still one of the cheapest, nevertheless other places are more interesting with the same level of investment (eg Greece)
*Latvia launches all-singing, all-dancing new passport in 2015* Latvia has launched a new biometric ePassport with design features based on the Latvian Song and Dance Festival.
The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) began to issue the new passports on Wednesday the fourth format for the travel documents since independence in 1991.
“The first page of the new edition of passports features a motif drawn from the Ligo emblem, which has been carried through the ages by our people and remains an important tradition from the very first Song Celebration in 1873,“ wrote the PMLP in a statement. It also features an excerpt from the Latvian national anthem and displays the Latvian Republic’s coat of arms. The Latvian Song and Dance Festival is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world and an important event in Latvian culture and social life. “Passport pages inside feature the visible motif of the Song and Dance Celebration walk, symbolizing the joy of life and progress towards a common goal, and in the last opening of the passport – there is the motif of the festival’s closing concert, a symbol of national unity and strength of spirit, “ adds the citizenship office. The traditional Lielverde's belt, part of the national costume, is also a unifying graphical element that runs throughout the document.
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I very much look forward to taking many of my own amazing photos.
February 5, 2016
I AM A LATVIAN CITIZEN ! I have excellent news! I have officially been granted my Latvian Citizenship, which now makes me a dual citizen of Australia, my birth place, and Latvia the birth place of my Father Zig Ozolins. In case you were wondering where Latvia is‌ let me clear that one up for you! Riga is where my Dad was born. I am very pleased about being granted this privilege, as it has been a dream of mine to have an EU passport, and be able to access all the amazing benefits of being an EU citizen.
Here is a good one to show where all the smaller cities are located. I plant to go to Jurmala, Liepaja, Kuldiga and Ventspils, and probably Talsi as it is all in the same area. I was born and raised in Perth, so I feel very Australian, but I like to call myself half-Latvian; in respect to my late Father who was a very proud Latvian. He would actually refer to himself as the King of Latvia, in more gregarious obnoxious moments in time, and without any other Latvians
around to dispute the fact, it seemed fair enough, even though a slight exaggeration. In my opinion, he was the King in my life. I dreamed about him last night, my Dad that is. Whenever something really significant happens in my life, my loved ones spirits often come to visit me in my night time adventures. He showed up in a fairly insignificant way, but just his presence made me happy, to know that he is also really pleased for my push to obtain dual citizenship. Finally being able to show the respect and honour my fathers heritage has been a goal of mine for many years. With the opening of the doors on dual citizenship rules, this became possible only recently. I urge other half-latvians and readers of Latvian ancestry to look into the possibility of obtaining your passport, for what is rightfully yours.
I am planning a trip to Latvia this year in June. I am going to go to the Summer Solstice festival and explore more of the country regions including Kuldiga, where I learned only recently where my Grand mother was born. I am looking forward to learning more about my Latvian heritage, discovering my roots in an authentic way by spending time in this beautiful country. I hope to meet local people and connect with other friends who may also be travelling to Latvia at this time of year.
Can you see the Latvian patterns in here? I am really looking forward to the many amazing photo opportunities I will have and the chance to write extensively about my experience too.
I will be taking my laptop and writing as I go like I did on my last mega 9 week trip away. I love to write and reflect on my travels and share it with my readers, I hope you will like it too!
I call this my Latvian jingle ring. I love it, it makes me feel very feminine and very Latvian. I just need to remember what all the little symbols mean!
Bring on the cultural insights, country landscapes, city scenes, markets, yummy food, folk songs, interesting designs, friendly stranger, new encounters, pretty jewellery, peirugs, dill anything, pickled anything, and any new interesting experience that comes from travelling. Yours in dream travel! Anita xx