Foreign direct investment is the process of transferring of capital from one country to another through individuals, companies, and governments in order to creating a lasting interest and for economic or business purposes.
Investments are one of the ways to achieve freedom of movement and facilitate financial planning. However, it is necessary to take into account the most important rule of investing: to look for the best risk-adjusted return on your money. Especially when you want to maximize profits above and beyond the level of risk incurred in each investment.
What is more, foreign direct investment plays a really important role in global business. It provides a company with new markets and marketing channels, cheaper production facilities, access to new technologies, and new products, skills, and a variety of financing schemes.
For years, foreign direct investment has been an important factor in economic development.
Residency by Foreign direct investment
Investment visas have the purpose of attracting foreign capital and business people by granting the right of residence in exchange for a monetary investment.
Foreign direct investment is one of the ways to obtain a new residency. Why is it a good option for Indians investors?
- India is currently working on creating a partnership with EU countries to expand their business opportunities.
- Moreover, moving to a different country is a great way to improve their family’s way of living, as well as to ensure a plan B in a more developed country. For instance, the UK or Germany, the largest and strongest economy in the EU.
Our Golden Visa programs are the most attractive foreign direct investment options for Indian investors. They give the investor and their family the possibility to live, study and work in the country. The amount of money
that must be invested and the requires vary according to the state or territory.
Some of the countries that offer the Golden Visa are Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Greece, and Denmark among other countries.
If as an Indian investor you want to obtain our Golden Visa programs, you must know the process of acquisition, which is based on 5 steps:
- Contact Orience
Benefit from expert advice to help you choose the most suitable route for your unique situation.
- Prepare documentation
At Orience we will prepare all the documentation required for the application process
- Submit residency applicaton
We will submit your application for residency to the relevant authorities corresponding to each country
- Application processing
The documentation will be revised and examined by a specialized governmental department.
- Residence approval
You will receive your acceptance letter from the corresponding authorities and subsequently your residence permit.
Citizenship by Foreign direct investment
Citizenship in the EU entitles you to the benefits that come with the freedom to migrate, reside, and work in any of the 28 EU member nations. Foreign direct investment is one of the ways to obtain the European citizenship.
Acquiring residence via foreign direct investment or real estate for sale qualifies you to apply for a passport and full citizenship after a certain number of years.
Some of the benefits of a second citizenship are:
- Access to 120 to 180 countries around the world including the EU and USA without visas
- Register a company and do business in another country
- Acquire the same rights as citizens
- Quickly move to another country in case of an unforeseen event
What are the countries that offer citizenship by foreign direct investment?
There are some countries around the world that offer citizenship by investment. All countries have different conditions for attaining a second citizenship. For example, in Portugal, it is necessary to spend seven days per year t
o keep a residence permit and then apply for citizenship. By comparison, in Greece and Spain, you must live permanently, and you cannot leave the country for longer than six months a year in order to obtain a passport.
However, there are some requirements that all such programs must meet:
- Have no felony convictions on your record.
- Invest in real estate, government bonds, or a national economic fund, all of which have been sanctioned by the government.
- Show a legal source of investment funds.
Here is a list of those countries that offer this service:
Caribbean 
At Orience we offer you solutions in Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda.
European Union
The European countries that offer citizenship via foreign direct investment are Portugal, Malta, Spain, Greece and Latvia.
Middle East 
In the Middle East you can also achieve a second citizenship in Turkey and Dubai. Actually, Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the most popular citizenship by investment programs in the world.
South America 
Brazil is available for a foreign direct investment.
Oceania
Vanuatu allows you to have a second passport. Vanuatu Citizenship Programs is one of the best cost-effective Foreign direct investment solutions, since it provides you a second citizenship with visa-free access to over 150 countries for investments as low as $100,000.
At Orience we can help you
Providing you global mobility solutions and investment advisory is our passion. We diversify risks, optimize wealth and profitability, and manage funds efficiently.
Our team of experts will help you examine, organize, and structure your foreign direct investment portfolio according to your objectives, needs and situation.
Additionally, it is undeniable that deciding where and what to invest in in the context of your hometown compared to that of a foreign city it is a very different experience. On this account, Orience will guide you to finding the most suitable neighborhoods for your foreign direct investment, according to your profile, lifestyle, and objectives.
In fact, we have a local personal shopper service in the main real estate investment destinations to give you a local and accurate point of view and advice on where and what to invest in.