{"id":2286495,"date":"2018-08-30T15:31:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T12:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buyhome.com\/?p=2286495"},"modified":"2018-08-30T15:37:16","modified_gmt":"2018-08-30T12:37:16","slug":"cyprus-was-once-again-ranked-the-best-european-country-for-dual-citizenship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyhome.com\/cyprus-was-once-again-ranked-the-best-european-country-for-dual-citizenship\/","title":{"rendered":"CYPRUS WAS, ONCE AGAIN, RANKED THE BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY FOR DUAL-CITIZENSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the second year in a row, Cyprus was ranked as the best country in Europe for acquiring second citizenship and passport in return on investment.<br \/>\n<em>CBI Index &#8211; ranking system that evaluates active citizenship by investment programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>The countries that offer second citizenship by investment, these are the top 13 and their scores out of 100:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>1.\u00a0 Dominica \u2013 90<br \/>\n2.\u00a0 St Kitts and Nevis \u2013 85<br \/>\n3.\u00a0 Grenada \u2013 81<br \/>\n4.\u00a0 Antigua &amp; Barbuda \u2013 80<br \/>\n5.\u00a0 Saint Lucia \u2013 79<br \/>\n6.\u00a0 Vanatu \u2013 78<br \/>\n7.\u00a0 Cyprus \u2013 66<br \/>\n8.\u00a0 Malta \u2013 63<br \/>\n9.\u00a0 Bulgaria \u2013 61<br \/>\n10.\u00a0 Turkey \u2013 61<br \/>\n11.\u00a0 Austria \u2013 54<br \/>\n12.\u00a0 Jordan \u2013 54<br \/>\n13.\u00a0 Cambodgia \u2013 53<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Countries were ranked on the \u201cseven pillars of CBI\u201d:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Freedom of movement<\/li>\n<li>Standard of living<\/li>\n<li>Minimum investment outlay<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory travel or residence<\/li>\n<li>Citizenship timeline<\/li>\n<li>Ease of processing<\/li>\n<li>Due diligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Cypr<\/strong><strong>us<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cyprus is the third largest island of the Mediterranean Sea, and is only a short boat ride away from both Greece and the Middle Eastern nations of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt.<br \/>\nThe population of Cyprus is estimated to be around 1,165,000, with majority ethnic groups being Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot. Recent migration trends have also seen large numbers of foreign communities residing on the island, including many Greek, British, Russian, Chinese individuals.<br \/>\nCyprus has a strong economy, characterized by little unemployment. Its low tax and inflation rates have made Cyprus a desired destination for offshore companies and the relocation of assets, thus attracting foreign investment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why choose Cyprus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cyprus boasts a rich and diverse culture, mild Mediterranean climate, and a safe and stable setting ideal for raising families. Investors also look at Cyprus for business and investment purposes, recognizing numerous investment opportunities.<br \/>\nThe benefits of the Cyprus citizenship via investment are plenty:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast-track procedure. Approval of citizenship application within three months;<\/li>\n<li>Simultaneous submission of residency and citizenship applications.<\/li>\n<li>No physical residence requirements. The only requirement is one visit every seven years.<\/li>\n<li>No language requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Parents qualify for citizenship provided they own a house valued at \u20ac500,000 + VAT or own a share of \u20ac500,000 in a residential property of the main applicant.<\/li>\n<li>No obligation to relinquish current nationality.<\/li>\n<li>Low tax rates and free trade within the EU.<\/li>\n<li>Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe.<\/li>\n<li>Right to own property in an EU member state.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic geographical location forming a bridge between the EU, Middle East and North Africa with direct access to the Mediterranean Sea.<\/li>\n<li>Safest country in the world with a population under 5 million.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent education system as well as first-rate health care.<\/li>\n<li>An outstanding holiday destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source http:\/\/cbiindex.com\/rankings\/<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the second year in a row, Cyprus was ranked as the best country in Europe for acquiring second citizenship and passport in return on investment. 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