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Residency & Citizenship by Investment

Explore programs that offer residency or citizenship in exchange for qualifying investments.

“The Sierra Leone CBI is not just about the passport” – Chief Immigration Officer

I join Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, the Chief Immigration Officer of Sierra Leone, to discuss the new Citizenship by Investment program and how it fits into the country’s economic development framework.

Hungary Golden Visa – Timeline and Cost vs. other Schengen Residency Programs

I meet immigration expert Laszlo in Budapest to discuss the recent reduction in the price of the Hungary Golden Visa. We compare the Hungarian Golden Visa to other European residency programs available with a focus on processing time and cost.

Obtaining residency in ECOWAS as a citizen of another ECOWAS member state

Introduction to ECOWAS ECOWAS is the Economic Community of West African States. Its role is to promote economic and political integration in West Africa. It has a population of 430 million people and generated a GDP of $734 billion in 2024. Its 12 member states are: 5...

The Pros and Cons of Living in Malaysia as an Expat

I join TG, my immigration agent in Malaysia, to discuss the advantages and drawbacks of life in Malaysia as a foreigner. We delve into topics like education, healthcare, transport, taxation and the cost of living to paint a comprehensive picture of what it’s like to call Malaysia home. We also share some information about the MM2H residency program for investors.

Breaking News Update on the Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment Program

I am on the ground in Freetown with Stephen, the program manager of the Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment program, to discuss some exciting updates about this unique African citizenship option. Sweeping changes to the dependent categories now mean you can add a broad range of family members and what is perhaps most notable is you can add an unrelated business partner to your application for an additional $30,000 fee. What’s more, every successful main applicant will receive a complimentary bank account and local business entity as part of the package.

I’m in Sierra Leone for 8 days – ask me anything

I just landed here last night on the thrice weekly Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul. Why am I in Sierra Leone? I'm here with my team and some of our clients who are considering applying for the Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment program. My team member, who...