Not all the best countries for foreigners to immigrate introduced their residency or citizenship by investment programmes. However, it's not a coincidence, that among the top 10 jurisdictions for expats, we can find the most popular residency schemes for HNWIs. According to the recent survey from Expat, in 2018 Portugal was the sixth, and Spain the eights best country in the world for expats to live. Interestingly, neighboring Portugal and Spain show very similar results: both Member States of the European Union are in the top three for the quality of life (2nd, 3rd) and the top ten for ease of settling in and immigration (5th, 7th). Moreover, the countries of the Iberian Peninsula are ranking 9th and 13th, respectively, for family life.

The Portugal Golden Visa Program

This is one of the most attractive ways to settle in Europe. The main advantages of the program are that the investors can live and work in Portugal. They can also visit the other countries of the Schengen zone visa-free. Meanwhile, the applicant can bring his or her family members (spouse and children). The resident does not have to live in Portugal. It is enough to stay only seven days per year in the country. After the qualifying five years period, the investor can apply for the permanent residency and the citizenship. To do that the applicant must keep the investment. The Portugal Golden Visa's options offer several tailormade solutions for the third country citizens, who wish to live in the European Union. You can deposit money, buy or rehabilitate real estates, create jobs or invest in local companies. The most affordable investment option starts at 250,000 euros. Click here to obtain all the detailed information on the Portuguese residency by investment program!

The Spanish Golden Visa Program

It attracts foreigners, who want to enjoy the possible highest quality of life in Europe, the sunshine and the modern business environment of the EU Member State. Even your adult children and parents can become holders of the Spanish residence permit. You can invest in government bonds or can deposit your wealth in Spanish financial institutions in exchange for the residency. However, the most attractive and affordable option is to purchase property or properties for at least half a million euros. Click here to know the Spanish Golden Visa Program!

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