ROC Citizenship is a bespoke entity specializing in government-approved Residency and Citizenship by investment solutions sourced from leading Caribbean and European jurisdictions.

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In general, all investors have to comply with the following requirements: Keep the investment for a minimum period of 5 years Funds for investment should come from abroad Entry in Portugal with a valid Schengen visa Absence of references in the Portuguese Immigration and the Schengen services Absence of conviction of relevant crime Minimum stay in Portugal: 7 (seven) days during the first year and 14 (fourteen) days during each subsequent period of two years
Once issued, the Golden Visa will be valid for an initial period of 1 (one) year and then will be renewed for subsequent periods of 2 years.
Under Portuguese Law any person that has held a valid Portuguese temporary residency title (e.g. the Golden Visa) for a period of at least 5 years, will be entitled to obtain Permanent Residency in Portugal. The investor and family members will have to meet the following criteria in order to be able to apply for Permanent Residency in Portugal: Absence of conviction of relevant crime during the last 5 (five years) Proof of income / financial independence Proof of accommodation in Portugal Basic knowledge of Portuguese
No. If the holder of the golden visa does not stay in Portugal for more than 183 consecutive days, he/she will not be required to pay taxes for income generated outside of Portugal.
Governments contract independent third-party Due Diligence Agencies who use intelligence tools to check the applicants’ background. These checks include verification of all documents issued by official institutions at the applicant’s country of origin and residence, media reports, verification of their businesses and companies the applicant owns or is related with. The Government also carries out a vetting of the applicant by law enforcement agencies and INTERPOL to ensure a clean criminal record. Once all checks have been finished the Government draws a decision.
This does not necessarily mean that you will be rejected. We need to carefully assess your case and all support documentation you might have related to the case. Before taking a high-risk application, we pre-screen it with the Government.
None of the countries that offer second citizenship by investment require investors to renounce their nationality by birth.
Citizenship by Investment programs do not require the applicant to learn the language. Residence programs, on the other hand, once the applicant meets the criteria to apply for citizenship a language test could be required. This varies between a country and another.
Citizenship by investment programs do not require the applicant to reside in the country to obtain citizenship. However, some of the citizenship programs do require a physical short visit to be granted a passport. On the other hand, residency programs could require some visits over time to keep the residency. Residency programs could also include criteria to live in the country for a certain period of time to be able to apply for citizenship.
Turkey
On average 3-4 months
Grenada and Vanuatu
No. Only Montenegro which will enter the EU in 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda.
Yes
Yes, ROC is licensed. Our offices are in Dubai, Canada, Nigeria, Saudi and Egypt
Vanuatu is the fastest program and has a simple application process with a starting price of USD 130,000. The entire process can be completed within 1.5 months.
Yes you can apply for an E-2 US Investor Visa . Only Grenada, Turkey, Montenegro have E-2 treaties signed with the US. So if you become a citizen of these countries you can apply at any US consulate near you.
Vanuatu, Antigua, Dominica, in these countries citizenship can be applied if you are stateless.
In 1984, St. Kitts & Nevis (St. Christopher & Nevis) established its Citizenship by Investment Program under the 1984 Citizenship Act, Part II, Section 3 (5) regulations, making it the oldest Citizenship by Investment program in the world.
Greece is the most affordable European Golden Visa program requiring a minimum real estate investment of Euros 250,000 plus additional charges of around 8-10 % costs
If you are a national of Somalia, North Korea, Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan or Sudan you may be prohibited from certain programs.
Yes we do. Our Dubai team of professionals will be happy to assist you with further details.
Yes, you can apply only for Vanuatu and your application will be considered. Our Dubai team of professionals will be happy to further assist you.
A name change is allowed by Dominica, Grenada, St.Kitts and Nevis if the legal document is submitted from the country of Birth along with citizenship application. Vanuatu allows name changes after receiving citizenship through an affidavit.
The EU will be imposing a travel authorization system ETIAS from 2021 onwards to enter the Schengen area. This will affect all the CBI citizenship investors to enter the Schengen area without the online authorization.
Yes you can apply for the Golden Visa as long as the investment meets the minimum threshold required by the country.
Yes, you can travel to all European and Schengen countries with some limitations. Not all EU countries are Schengen countries. Our Dubai team will be happy to further assist you.
Yes, you can as long as you provide the required documents as per the country. Our Dubai team will be happy to further assist you.
As an applicant for CBI & RCBI programs, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and able and willing to make the required contribution / investment. There are also limitations if you are a citizen of Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Afghan and Syria. Our Dubai team of professionals will be happy to further assist you.
Yes you can include your spouse, dependent kids and parents.
No. If the investor does not stay in the country for more than 183 consecutive days, he/she is not required to pay tax on the worldwide income.
Yes, if the applicant has a criminal record, false information presented, national security or is unable to scale through the due diligence, the Government may decide to decline the citizenship application. Please Note – Granting of any citizenship is the sole discretion of the Government of that particular country
No, the language requirement is only for applying for citizenship. The required level of language varies according to the country.

Canada Visitor VISA

No.
Applicants must have a job or some form of ties (such as a business) that will take them back to their country of residence. They must also have funds to cover their costs in Canada
Approximately 1-2 months.
US $2,500 plus 5% VAT. This does not include biometrics, medical or government fees.
US $1000 deposit plus 5% VAT with the remainder paid once the visa is approved.
No. It is better to apply for the appropriate program for study/work.
Yes, you can apply at the same time for your spouse and/or children.

STUDENT VISA

No.
Applicants must have the appropriate language test results for their institute of choice. They must have at least US $12,000 in funds to cover their costs in Canada, excluding school fees. For post-graduate courses, they must have a bachelor degree.
Approximately 10 months.
US $3,000 plus 5% VAT. This does not include school fees, biometrics, medical, security clearance, government fees, language test or education accreditation.
US $1,500 deposit plus 5% VAT with the remainder paid once the visa is approved.
Yes, but there are certain limitations depending on the course.
Yes, you can sponsor your spouse and/or children. Your spouse may apply for a work permit whilst you study as well.

EXPRESS ENTRY

Yes, the cutoff is 35 years.
Main requirements include applicants must have appropriate language test results, at least a 2 year Bachelor degree, 2 years working experience
Approximately 9-12 months.
US $3,000 plus 5% VAT. This does not include biometrics, medical, security clearance, government fees, language test or education accreditation.
US $1,000 deposit plus 5% VAT, US $1,000 plus 5% VAT paid at submission of profile, remaining US $1,000 plus 5% VAT once the visa is approved.
Yes, you can sponsor your spouse and/or children

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