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Background and Legal Basis
Several independent nations have adopted programmes which allow the acquisition of citizenship against a direct contribution to the state as a means of development of the country. We currently offer several instant citizenship programs:
Guyana citizenship program
Guyana is an English speaking country inhabited by friendly people, a member of both the British Commonwealth and Caricom (the Caribbean Community), a country whose citizens are well respected and given a friendly reception throughout the world.
Being a citizen of Guyana has many advantages for you: Guyana passport provides visa free travel to more than 90 countries (British Commonwealth countries, Europe, South America, Caribbean), including major countries - Switzerland, Andorra, Bermuda, Bahamas, Panama, Hong Kong, Korea, and even to countries where a visa is required, travel with a Guyana passport is quite easy, as the visas are easily obtainable (full visa-free list is provided upon request). Republic of Guyana belongs to British Commonwealth what makes it as easy to travel worldwide as bearing British passport.
Second passport and Guyana citizenship is the key to preserve
your wealth. There are no capital gains, gift, wealth and
inheritance taxes. Guyana citizenship requires minimum contribution for a sole applicant - EUR 22,000. Minimum contribution for additional member of the family - EUR 7,000. Guyana citizenship is considered to be the most cost-effective and comprehensive, as well as short by terms - only 15 days are required to process the request for citizenship after receiving necessary details and payment from the applicant and meeting with the requirements.
Documents issued by the immigration authorities: naturalization certificate, national ID card, citizenship passport. Guyana driving license may be included for additional fee of EUR 60 (you will have to send us the copy of your local or international driving license).
Additional services: Canadian visa (1 year, can be extended) - EUR 70 + filled Consular application, UK settlement visa (5-10 years) - EUR 150 + filled application. Other settlement and permanent residence visas that can be processed distantly and do not require presence of the applicant at the Consulate are available upon request.
Suriname citizenship program
Suriname is a small South American country bordering with Brazil on the South. The capital of the country - Paramaribo is famous worldwide for its long festivals. Being former Dutch colony, Suriname citizenship provides easy naturalization in Netherlands, what may be important for customers wishing to reside in Europe. Should be noted, that Netherlands is a country with very strict immigration laws, where only 5 years of permanent living can give a chance to receive a resident status. Suriname passport holder can easily travel visa-free to more than 82 countries, including major destinations - Switzerland, Andorra, Brazil, Japan, Bermuda, Bahamas, Panama, Hong Kong, Israel, Korea, Chile (full visa-free list is provided upon request).
For Suriname passport holders naturalization in Netherlands very easy: There are more than 309,000 Surinamese residing in Netherlands (for year 2001).
Suriname citizenship requires minimum contribution for a sole applicant - EUR 25,000. Minimum contribution for additional member of the family - EUR 8,000. Suriname citizenship process requires only 15 days for full citizenship after receiving necessary details and payment from the applicant and meeting with the requirements.
Documents issued by the immigration authorities: citizenship certificate, national ID card, citizenship passport. Suriname driving license may be included for additional fee of EUR 75 (you will have to send us the copy of your local or international driving license).
St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis citizenship program
Citizenship in St.Kitts and Nevis can only be acquired through an investment in designated real estate; a limited quota of real estate available for investment has been set by the Government. Regulations regarding Economic Citizenship are contained in Section 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act, 1984. The terms and conditions governing the Citizenship-by-Investment Programme are contained in the Government's policy guidelines.
An
application will result in citizenship for one family (applicant,
spouse and two unmarried dependant children). In addition to
standard documentary requirements (passports, birth and marriage
certificates, police clearance, etc.) it is necessary that the
applicant makes contribution of EUR 35,000 for a single applicant
plus EUR 15,000 for each dependent. In addition, the applicant must
invest in designated real estate. In addition, to qualify for
citizenship of St.Kitts & Nevis, the Government requires an
investment in real estate of at least EUR 250,000. In addition to
this, there are professional and due diligence fees, which depend on
the number of persons included in an application.
Dominica citizenship program
Dominica offers second passport and citizenship for life for the main applicant, applicant's spouse and dependent children (if any).
Dual Citizenship is permitted and there is no residence requirement. It is necessary to visit Dominica once to attend the interview with the Prime Minister in order to get your second passport. But if you want you can live here for the rest of your life.
The validity of passports in Dominica is ten (10) years. A passport which expired or which has no further space for visas must be replaced with a new one at the nominal cost of EUR 45.
Travel visa-free to more than one hundred (100) countries including: Great Britain, Hong Kong, Liechtenstein, Singapore, South Korea and Switzerland. Where a visa is required (Schengen States), it is relatively easy to obtain it within a day.
Second passport and Dominica citizenship is the key to
preserve your wealth. There are no capital gains, gift, wealth and
inheritance taxes. Residence permit is easier to obtain by Dominican citizens wishing to reside in Monaco, Switzerland, Andorra, United Kingdom, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Bahamas and other Caribbean countries.
The amount of cash contribution that qualifies investor for the citizenship of Dominica for a family with no children, one child or two children under 18 years old is EUR 125,000. Part of the cash contribution (EUR 44,000) will be embarked for the Government approved private sector project; the rest (EUR 81,000) of the donation will go for the financing of public sector projects.
How do I
apply? Please contact us for additional questions and appropriate terms and requirements: info@geraldassociates.com |
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