Destinations
The residency, citizenship and education programmes we advise on, grouped by region. Select any destination for a full overview.
Europe
EuropeGreeceGolden VisaFive-year renewable residence permitView destinationEuropePortugalGolden VisaResidence permit, with permanent residence available after five yearsView destinationEuropeItalyInvestor VisaRenewable residence permitView destinationEuropeSpainNon-Lucrative and Entrepreneur residenceRenewable residence permitView destinationEuropeMaltaPermanent Residence ProgrammePermanent residenceView destinationEuropeSwitzerlandLump-sum taxation residenceRenewable residence permitView destinationEuropeUnited KingdomInnovator Founder and Global Talent visasResidence with a path to settlementView destination
The Caribbean
CaribbeanDominicaCitizenship by InvestmentCitizenship and passport for lifeView destinationCaribbeanGrenadaCitizenship by InvestmentCitizenship and passport for lifeView destinationCaribbeanSt Kitts and NevisCitizenship by InvestmentCitizenship and passport for lifeView destinationCaribbeanAntigua and BarbudaCitizenship by InvestmentCitizenship and passport for lifeView destinationCaribbeanSaint LuciaCitizenship by InvestmentCitizenship and passport for lifeView destination
Study destinations
EducationUnited KingdomStudent visaStudent visa for university studyView destinationEducationUnited Arab EmiratesStudent residence visaStudent residence visaView destinationEducationGermanyStudent visaStudent visa and residence permitView destinationEducationCyprusStudent visaStudent entry and residence permitView destinationEducationGeorgiaStudent visaStudent visa and residence permitView destination
At a glance
Typical processing times and the tax position for each programme.
| Destination | What it grants | Typical processing | Tax or study highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab EmiratesGolden Visa | Long-term residence of up to ten years, renewable | Typically a few weeks once the qualifying investment is in place | No personal income tax on salaries, dividends or interest |
| GreeceGolden Visa | Five-year renewable residence permit | Often six months or more, depending on the regional office; proof of filing is issued while you wait | Holding the permit does not by itself make you tax resident in Greece |
| PortugalGolden Visa | Residence permit, with permanent residence available after five years | Currently around 12 to 18 months to the first residence card | The Golden Visa does not make you a Portuguese tax resident |
| ItalyInvestor Visa | Renewable residence permit | Clearance usually within weeks; around three to six months overall | Optional flat tax of €300,000 a year on all foreign income for up to 15 years |
| SpainNon-Lucrative and Entrepreneur residence | Renewable residence permit | Usually a few months from the consular application | Special “Beckham” regime: a 24% flat rate on Spanish income up to €600,000 for six years for qualifying new residents |
| MaltaPermanent Residence Programme | Permanent residence | Typically four to six months | Residence does not by itself make you tax resident in Malta |
| SwitzerlandLump-sum taxation residence | Renewable residence permit | Typically three to seven months, depending on the canton | Taxed on annual living expenses instead of worldwide income and assets |
| United KingdomInnovator Founder and Global Talent visas | Residence with a path to settlement | Endorsement first; visa decisions then usually follow within weeks | New residents with ten years abroad pay no UK tax on foreign income and gains for their first four years |
| DominicaCitizenship by Investment | Citizenship and passport for life | Typically six to twelve months under current regional due diligence | No tax on foreign income for citizens who are not resident there |
| GrenadaCitizenship by Investment | Citizenship and passport for life | Typically six to twelve months under current regional due diligence | No tax on foreign income for citizens who are not resident there |
| St Kitts and NevisCitizenship by Investment | Citizenship and passport for life | Typically six to twelve months under current regional due diligence | No personal income tax |
| Antigua and BarbudaCitizenship by Investment | Citizenship and passport for life | Typically six to twelve months under current regional due diligence | No personal income tax |
| Saint LuciaCitizenship by Investment | Citizenship and passport for life | Typically six to twelve months under current regional due diligence | No tax on foreign income for citizens who are not resident there |
| VanuatuCitizenship by Investment | Citizenship and passport for life | Often one to three months, the fastest programme we advise on | No personal income tax |
| United KingdomStudent visa | Student visa for university study | Visa decisions usually within about three weeks when applying from outside the UK | World-renowned universities and shorter degrees |
| United Arab EmiratesStudent residence visa | Student residence visa | Usually a few weeks, arranged through the university | Degrees from international universities with campuses in the UAE |
| GermanyStudent visa | Student visa and residence permit | Embassy appointments should be booked early; decisions can take several weeks or longer | Many public universities charge low or no tuition fees |
| CyprusStudent visa | Student entry and residence permit | Typically a few weeks to two months | EU-recognised degrees taught in English |
| GeorgiaStudent visa | Student visa and residence permit | Typically a few weeks | English-medium medicine and other degrees |
Each government sets and revises its own requirements, and processing times vary with individual circumstances. Tax information is general; your advisor confirms the current position, and we recommend independent tax advice before you commit.
Begin with a private consultation
Speak with a senior advisor about the options open to your family. Every conversation is confidential.