LONDEN– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Door het nieuwe programma van Malta blijft het EU-land bovenaan de Global Citizenship Programmes Index (GCPI) staan, terwijl het Austria Private Residence Program en het Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program de eerste plaats delen in de Global Residence Programmes Index (GRPI) – dit volgens Investment Migration Programs 2021, vandaag vrijgegeven door het toonaangevende internationale adviesbureau voor residentie en burgerschap Henley & Partners.

De jaarlijkse publicatie, nu in de zesde editie, biedt een systematische analyse en uitgebreide benchmarking van ‘s werelds meest opmerkelijke investeringsmigratieprogramma’s en is de gouden standaard voor dit soort evaluaties. De 12 programma’s voor citizenship-by-investment (CBI) en 24 programma’s voor residence-by-investment (RBI) worden beoordeeld door een panel van vooraanstaande onafhankelijke experts, waaronder vooraanstaande academische onderzoekers, economen, deskundige immigratie- en burgerschapsadvocaten, en andere landenrisico’s en branchespecialisten – die rekening houden met een breed scala aan factoren.

Henley & Partners: Malta, Austria, Portugal Are Home to the World’s Best Investment Migration Programs

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Malta’s new program has seen the EU country remain at the top of the Global Citizenship Programs Index (GCPI), while the Austria Private Residence Program and the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program share the top spot in the Global Residence Programs Index (GRPI) — this according to Investment Migration Programs 2021, released today by the leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners.

The annual publication, now in its 6^th edition, provides a systematic analysis and comprehensive benchmarking of the world’s most notable investment migration programs and is the industry gold standard for this type of evaluation. The 12 citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs and 24 residence-by-investment (RBI) programs are appraised by a panel of distinguished independent experts — including leading academic researchers, economists, expert immigration and citizenship lawyers, and other country risk and industry specialists — who consider a broad range of factors.

Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, an international immigration and citizenship law expert and Chairman of Henley & Partners, says, “Investment Migration Programs 2021 is an invaluable tool for international investors and entrepreneurs looking to hedge volatility and create short-term value as well as long-term yield through enhanced global mobility. It is also highly relevant to policy makers and governments wishing to manage these programs to achieve greater fiscal autonomy and economic growth.”

For the sixth consecutive year, Malta is the world’s top-ranking CBI country, with its Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment process scoring 80 out of 100. It is followed by Austria’s CBI option in 2^nd place, the Montenegro Citizenship-by-Investment Program in 3^rd place, and the St. Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Program is ranked 4^th, with a score of 71.

Each scoring 75 out of 100, the Austria Private Residence Program and the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program have emerged as the world’s top RBI programs, with the Italy Residence-by-Investment Program and the Swiss Residence Program sharing 2^nd place in this ranking. The Greece Golden Visa Program is not far behind in 3^rd place with a score of 72.

Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, says “demand for RCBI programs is at an all-time high because of the undeniable advantages they provide, including giving families alternative relocation options in a time of crisis or global volatility.”

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