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Economic Citizenship

  What is Economic Citizenship? Economic citizenship refers to the legal process where an individual or family acquire second citizenship or permanent residence in a country in return for a specified financial investment in the nation. Many countries around the world operate economic citizenship programs, also known as citizenship by investment programmes , as a means to attract direct foreign investment to their country. When it comes to generating economic growth, the benefits of economic migration are undeniable. As a result, dozens of countries have implemented immigration policies and laws designed to attract wealthy individuals. In today's mobile global economy, however, many high net worth individuals (HNWI) reside and conduct business at an international level. Consequently, for many of these "global citizens," investment immigration programs that include a mandatory physical residency requirement are simply not feasible. In an effort to appeal to these in...

INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION SEEING INCREASED GLOBAL INTEREST AMID PANDEMIC

  The pandemic has made people realise the significance of a secure future. This sentiment has further accelerated the growing buzz around immigration. With dual citizenship gaining attention and offering facilities and resources for people to grow, more Indian citizens are also inclined towards the concept. In recent years, a growing number of Indians have forsaken their citizenship in search of more prosperous economic opportunities that help afford them the lifestyle they desire. According to government officials, over 100,000 Indians surrendered their citizenship in the first nine months of 2021, and more than 600,000 renounced their citizenship over the last five years. Here is how second citizenship is resolving growing concerns around financial stability and a secure future. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Citizenship by Investment (CBI) legally provides persons and in some cases their families with alternative citizenship, in exchange for financial investment in the host co...