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Tuesday, 30 July 2024
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT - FAQ
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a FREE Citizenship Eligibility Assessment?
Yes, our German Immigration and Citizenship Lawyers can provide a brief FREE Citizenship eligibility assessment by email.
What are the German Lawyers advice and assistance services?
Our German Immigration and Citizenship Lawyers can assist and advise with the following services:
- Initial Consultation
- Announcement of representation
- Advice regarding supporting documents
- Checking and reviewing your supporting documents
- Power of Attorney, so that the German Lawyers can provide complete assistance, on your behalf
- Asssiatance in applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct from your Country of residence
- Assistance in completing Application Forms, plus documentary evidence
- Translation of documents into German, if required
- Inspection of records at the Municipal Office in charge
- Legal Writ for the application
- Accompaniment of the APplicant to the Appoiuntment at the German Government office
- Legal remedy, if required
What documents do I need to provide to Register my Child's birth?
You must apply for your Child's birth to be registered in the register of births at the competent German registry office before your child’s first birthday. This deadline is also deemed to have been met if the application is received by the competent German mission abroad within the one-year period. The following documents should be provided:
- A fully completed and signed application form
- Your child’s foreign birth certificate
- The parents’ birth certificates
- The parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable)
- The parents’ passports/ID cards
- Proof of a valid acknowledgement of paternity, if the parents of the child are not married to one another.
- Contact VisaConnect's Advisers and our German Citizenship Lawyersfor advice and assistance with your
- German Citizenship by Descent application now!
LITHUANIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT - FAQ
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a FREE Citizenship Eligibility Assessment?
Yes, Free Citizenship eligibility Assessment by email or phone call.
Do Lawyers handle my case and submit my application?
Yes, your application and all legal assistance is done by our experienced team of Lithuanian qualified Lawyers, with the support of an Admin team and Case Managers.
Do you assist with Notarising my documents?
Yes, we arrange for a Lithuanian Notary Public to certify your original documents and for the documents to be Apostilled by the relevant Government office.
What type of Evidence do I need of my Lithuanian Ancestors for Reinstatement of Citizenship?
Evidence of your relationship to your ancestor family members - grandparents or great grandparents, such as birth, death and marriage certificates and Passports. In addition, evidence of the City of Birth, in Lithuania, of your descendant Family members is very useful information.
Do my documents need to be translated into Lithuanian?
Yes, all documents must be translated into the Lithuanian language. Our Legal team usually arrange for the translation of your documents, by local Lithuanian authorised translators.
What assistance do the Lithuanian Lawyers offer?
Consultations about Citizenship eligibility and documents needed
Preparation of the application forms
Sourcing the missing documents from Lithuanian archives
Sourcing the missing documents from German archives
Translating all the documents into the Lithuanian language
Meeting with Migration Department officials to ensure that the application is written according to all the legal rules and requirements
Paying the Government application fee
Applying on the client's behalf to the Migration Department of Lithuania
Contact VisaConnect's Lithuanian Consultants for a free Citizenship Eligibility Assessment and assistance and advice with your Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent application!
POLISH CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT - FAQ
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Can you do a FREE Citizenship Assessment?
Yes, our specialist and experienced Polish Consultants and Lawyers provide a FREE Assessment.
Do Lawyers handle my case and submit my application?
Yes, your application and all legal assistance is done by our experienced team of Polish qualified Lawyers, with the support of an Admin team and Case Managers.
Do you assist with Finding Documents and Reserach into our Polish Ancestry?
Yes, we assist with research and finding or seraching for documents of origin from Polish Government authorities and archives.
Do my documents need to be translated into Polish?
Yes, all documents must be translated into the Polish language. The translation of documents is an additional fee, and done by a local Polish authorised translator.
What exactly are the services provided by the Polish Lawyers?
The services provided by the Polish Law Firm include:
- 1. Preliminary case analysis
- 2. Archival searches
- 3. Document translations
- 4. Transcription of foreign civil status acts
- 5. Legal assistance and handling all formalities when applying for Polish citizenship
What is the Processing Time of the Citizenship application?
As at 2024, the current processing time for the Polish Government to review a Citizenship by Descent application is approximately 4 to 6 months, until a decision is made.
Contact VisaConnect's Consultants and our Polish Immigration and Citizenship Lawyers for advice and assistance with your Polish Citizenship by Descent application now!
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
MALTA RESIDENCY PROGRAM (MPRP)
Background and Guide - Malta Permanent Residence
The Republic of Malta, a full EU member since 2004, is strategically located to provide services to the international community. Malta an English-speaking country, has built upon the commercial laws of England and now the EU, to position itself as a premier family wealth, corporate and financial services jurisdiction.
With robust, competitive taxation rules, Malta has achieved sustained economic growth. Such growth is not solely the result of Malta's tax and fiscal policies, but there are other important factors such as a multilingual workforce, lower labour costs, a strategic location and a sound telecommunications infrastructure. As a result, there has been an influx of interest from investors, high net worth individuals and corporations, who desire a stable, reputable environment in which to structure their personal and corporate affairs - as well as to reside.
Now in 2024, it is possible to apply for High Net Worth Immigration to Malta (Malta Residency by Investment) to acquire Malta Permanent Residency (Malta Golden Visa), which allows the applicant and his family to live, work, and study on the incredible island of Malta through Purchase or Rental of Property (Real Estate in Malta) and a financial contribution! Contact our Malta Immigration Consultants and Lawyers by telephone or visit us in our offices in Brisbane, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, UK and Lisbon, Portugal.
To be eligible for the Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP), the Applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Licensed Agent - Submit an MPRP application via a Licensed Agent, who is listed on Residency Malta Agency's website 'List of Agents'. Note that VisaConnect co-operates with Malta Lawyers, who are Licensed Agents.
2. Administrative Fee - Main Applicant must pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €40,000.
3. Government Contribution - Main applicants must pay a Government Contribution of €28,000 if purchasing a property or €58,000 if leasing a property. In addition, there will be a contribution payable by each additional adult dependent of €7,500 and €5,000 Euros for each child, over 18 years of age.
4. Philanthropic Donation - Make a donation to a local Malta philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport or animal welfare NGO registered with the Commissioner of Voluntary Organisations for €2,000 Euros (main applicant only).
5. Property Investment - The rates under the MPRP program have increased to €350,000 Euros for a purchase in the northern and central parts of Malta, and €300,000 in the South of Malta or Gozo. Alternatively, rent a property for a minimum of €10,000 in the South of Malta/Gozo or €12,000 in the rest of Malta, as previously.
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GREECE GOLDEN VISA
Background and Guide - Greece Permanent Residence Permit Programme
Greece is a country full of culture, myth and legend and a nation who is proud of its rich heritage and traditions. Famed for the beauty of its landscape, Greece is unique, for it seems the Greek gods themselves have scattered little pieces of paradise into the sea which we so lovingly know as the Greek Islands.
Whatever your interests or the lifestyle you choose to adopt, you can be sure of a warm welcome from the people of Greece. A healthy climate, good food and wine, a new Greek home, a new and exciting lifestyle, a dream finally realized.
Acquire your holiday home in peaceful Paros, cosmopolitan Santorini or glorious Crete and combine holidays with tailor-made Investment.
Now in 2024, it is possible to apply for High Net Worth Immigration to Greece, and obtain a Greece Permanent Residence Permit (Greece Golden Visa), which allows the applicant and his family to live, work, and study anywhere in the beautiful islands of Greece through a simple and fast property investment! Contact our Greece Immigration Consultants and Greek Lawyers by telephone or visit us in our offices in Brisbane, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, UK and Lisbon, Portugal.
Real Estate Investment Eligibility - Greece Residence Permit
To be eligible for the Greece Permanent Residence Permit (Greece Golden Visa Programme), the applicant must:
- Purchase a Property in Greece valued at a minimum of €250,000 EUR or a minimum of €500,000 Euros, depending on the location.
- Residence available to non-EU citizens and their family members (spouse, children up to the age of 21 years, and the ascendants of the spouse).
- The purchase of the property must be by an individual or legal entity.