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In a world where global mobility has become synonymous with success, being able to move effortlessly across borders represents the ultimate competitive advantage. A passport, consequently, can serve as either a gateway or a barrier to the world, depending on its relative strength or weakness in terms of the travel freedom it affords.
Today, it is less a luxury than a basic requirement for
modern businesspeople to be able to travel easily and extensively. Acquiring a
stronger second or third passport eliminates a great deal of the inconvenience
and waiting time surrounding visa applications and passport renewal or
replacement processes.
Citizenship-by-investment programs offer applicants and
their families the chance to become nationals in a country in exchange for a
substantial contribution to that country’s economy.
Given the high
level of safety and opportunity in the region, not to mention its global
financial and cultural importance, Europe is the most appealing destination for
individuals looking to acquire alternative citizenship.
Access to Europe’s Schengen Area and beyond
In November this year, Moldova became the latest nation
to launch a citizenship-by-investment program. The Moldova
Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) program represents the most exciting new
investment migration option in Europe and a unique opportunity for investors to
tap into a dynamic emerging market.
The MCBI program offers investors a foothold in Europe and access to one of the fastest growing commercial hubs in the region. In exchange for a financial contribution and subject to a stringent vetting and due diligence process, applicants and their families are granted full citizenship rights that are transferrable without restrictions to future generations. They also gain a passport that facilitates visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 122 destinations around the world, including all the countries in Europe’s Schengen Area as well as Russia and Turkey.
Aside from also being a member state of the UN, the
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the World Trade
Organization, Moldova boasts a continental climate, a world-class wine
industry, and a picturesque, varied terrain that includes forests and rocky
hills.
A life-changing investment
The major attractiveness of the MCBI program, aside from
Moldova’s unique geographic position at the intersection of Europe, the Middle
East, and Asia, and the robust strength of its passport, lies in the genuine
affordability and accessibility of the program.
To qualify for citizenship, candidates are required to
make an economic contribution of EUR 100,000 for single applicants and EUR
155,000 for families of five or more members. Additional service provider, due
diligence, and government fees apply.
The issuance of a certificate of naturalization under
the MCBI program takes approximately three months from the date on which the
complete application is submitted, provided that the due diligence process is
carried out without difficulties.
Trust the industry leader
The MCBI program has been designed by the Government of Moldova in partnership with Henley & Partners and the Moldovan Investment Company. Henley & Partners has over 20 years of experience working with governments in North America, the Caribbean, and Europe in developing and implementing the world’s most successful and credible investment migration programs. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on our expertise and experience in this area. Our highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 30 offices worldwide, including in South Africa.
Apply now
For more information on acquiring Moldovan citizenship, email yourfuture@henleyglobal.com or visit henleyglobal.com today.
