Residencies (Residency by Investment & Golden Visas)

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Global Residency & Golden Visa Services with VOYA

Secure your future with VOYA’s specialized residency services. We guide clients through the process of obtaining legal residency in the world’s most desirable locations. From "Golden Visas" that lead to permanent residency to specialized digital nomad and retirement permits, our team handles the legal hurdles so you can focus on your new life abroad

Strategic Planning: We help you choose the program that best fits your tax, travel, and lifestyle goals.

Expert assistance with apostilles, translations, and notarizations.

We conduct internal reviews to identify potential issues before government submission.

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Who This Service Is For

This service is ideal for:

  • Investors seeking a "Golden Visa" through property or capital investment.
  • Digital nomads and remote workers looking for long-term legal status.
  • Retirees wanting to relocate to countries with favorable climates and tax regimes.
  • Entrepreneurs establishing a physical presence for their business in a new market.
  • Individuals seeking a pathway to eventual permanent residency or citizenship.

Countries We Support

VOYA assists with residency permits and Golden Visas in major destinations including:

  • Europe: Portugal (Golden Visa & D7), Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and Hungary.
  • Middle East: UAE (Golden Visa) and Saudi Arabia (Premium Residency).
  • Americas: Panama (Friendly Nations Visa), Paraguay, and Mexico.
  • Southeast Asia: Thailand (Elite Visa) and Malaysia (MM2H)

Processing Timelines

Residency timelines depend on the specific visa category and local immigration volume:

  • European Golden Visas: ~6–18 months (Due to high demand and administrative checks).
  • UAE Golden Visa: ~2–4 weeks.
  • Digital Nomad Visas: ~1–3 months.
  • Panama/Mexico: ~3–6 months.

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Typical Costs & Investment

  • Real Estate Investment: €250,000 – €500,000+ (Common in Europe).
  • Capital Transfer/Bank Deposit: Varies by country (e.g., €500,000 in Spain).
  • Passive Income/Retirement: Proof of monthly income (e.g., ~€3,000+ for Portugal D7).
  • Thailand Elite: One-time membership fee starting at ~USD $25,000.

Required Documents

Most residency applications require:

  • Valid passport with at least 12 months validity.
  • Proof of health insurance with international coverage.
  • Proof of financial self-sufficiency (bank statements, pension, or investment income).
  • Lease agreement or property title in the destination country.
  • FBI/Police background checks (apostilled or legalized).
  • Proof of relationship for family dependents (birth/marriage certificates).

Common Mistakes

Residency and Golden Visa denials are often due to:

  • Ineligible Property Investments: Purchasing real estate that does not meet the specific geographic or "low-density" requirements of the program.
  • Insufficient Health Insurance: Providing "travel insurance" instead of the comprehensive, locally compliant private health cover required for residency.
  • Failure to Meet Stay Requirements: Not understanding the minimum number of days you must physically spend in the country to maintain the permit.
  • Inadequate Passive Income Proof: For D7 or Retirement visas, failing to show that income is "passive" (like pensions or rentals) rather than active salary.
  • Missing Family Links: Failing to provide properly legalized proof of dependency for children over 18 or elderly parents.

VOYA helps you navigate local property and insurance laws to ensure your residency status remains secure and renewable.

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