Direct Citizenship
A second citizenship without a long residency period.
Secure your family's future through carefully selected citizenship, residency, and business immigration pathways.
From direct Caribbean citizenship to European Golden Visas, Panama residency, and Canadian business immigration, we help qualified investors compare programs, understand requirements, and move forward with confidence.
Investment immigration is not one-size-fits-all. Some programs grant citizenship directly after approval and due diligence. Others provide residency first, with a future path to permanent residence or citizenship.
Our role is to make the differences clear, then match a pathway to your goals, family structure, capacity, and timeline.
A second passport granted after approval, due diligence, and investment.
Legal residence first, with a possible future route to PR or citizenship.
Most decisions begin with one question, whether you want a passport in hand or a foothold abroad that grows over time. These are the three directions we guide investors toward.
A second citizenship without a long residency period.
Legal residency in a strategic jurisdiction, with potential future citizenship.
A pathway to Canada through passive investment, business ownership, or provincial entrepreneur streams.
Starting investment, pathway type, and who each program suits best. Filter by the outcome you are looking for.
| Program | Starting Investment | Pathway | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAQuebec Immigrant InvestorQIIP | CAD $2M net worth, $1M guaranteed, $200K contribution | Work permit to PR | Passive investors with management experience and French ability |
| CACanadian PNP EntrepreneurProvincial streams | Varies by province, net worth plus business investment | Work permit to PR | Entrepreneurs buying, starting, or franchising a business |
| KNSt. Kitts & NevisCaribbean | From US $250K contribution or $325K real estate | Direct citizenship | Families seeking a reputable Caribbean citizenship |
| AGAntigua & BarbudaCaribbean | From US $230K contribution or $300K real estate | Direct citizenship | Families needing flexible dependent inclusion |
| PAPanama Qualified InvestorThe Americas | From US $300K | PR, citizenship after 5 yrs | Investors wanting flexible presence and access to the Americas |
| GRGreece Golden VisaEurope | From €250K real estate | European residency | Investors seeking Schengen mobility and property ownership |
| PTPortugal Golden VisaEurope | €500K fund investment | European residency | Investors preferring a regulated fund over direct real estate |
Program thresholds, fees, and citizenship timelines are subject to change. All details should be verified before starting an application.
The decision-relevant figures, benefits, and ideal profile for every program, grouped by region.
CA
Canada's passive investment immigration pathway.
An investment-based route without starting or actively managing a business. Built for experienced owners, executives, and high-net-worth families.
Talk to an advisor about QIIPBest for: investors with significant net worth, management experience, lawful source of funds, and French ability who prefer a passive route.
CA
Build, buy, or expand a business in Canada.
For experienced owners and senior managers who want to establish, purchase, or expand a business in a Canadian province, with active participation.
Talk to an advisor about PNPBest for: applicants ready to settle long term and actively operate a Canadian business. Language is usually CLB 4 to 7, with a business plan and active management after arrival.
KN
The world's first citizenship by investment program, est. 1984.
Citizenship through approved contribution or real estate, subject to due diligence and approval.
Talk to an advisor about St. KittsBest for: families wanting a direct, long-established second citizenship with strong due diligence.
AG
Flexible Caribbean citizenship, introduced 2013.
Several routes including a government fund, real estate, business, and University of the West Indies fund. Especially family-friendly.
Talk to an advisor about AntiguaBest for: families wanting flexible dependent inclusion and route flexibility.
PA
Permanent residency through strategic investment in the Americas.
A dollarized economy with territorial taxation and flexible physical presence, backed by real estate.
Talk to an advisor about PanamaBest for: investors wanting PR with minimal presence, a USD jurisdiction, and real estate backing.
GR
European residency through real estate in Piraeus.
A qualifying investment in the Keranis Residences, a major mixed-use development near Athens, with Schengen mobility.
Talk to an advisor about GreeceBest for: investors wanting European residency, Schengen mobility, and a managed property asset with limited requirements.
PT
European residency through a regulated private equity fund.
A qualifying investment in Mercan Private Equity Fund II, a hospitality-focused fund, for investors who prefer a fund route over direct property.
Talk to an advisor about PortugalBest for: investors wanting a managed, fund-based Golden Visa route. Portugal's naturalization rules have changed recently and should be verified before any commitment.
Investment immigration takes more than choosing a country. It takes strategy, document accuracy, financial clarity, and legal coordination.
We review your goals, family profile, destinations, capacity, and timeline.
We compare on investment, residency requirements, family eligibility, and citizenship potential.
We assess net worth, source of funds, experience, language, and dependents.
We connect you with project partners, legal professionals, and authorized representatives.
We guide identity, financial, source-of-funds, civil, and police documents.
We prepare, submit, and follow up with the professionals involved.
We support residency planning, renewals, and long-term strategy.
Parsis Immigration Services brings 15 years of experience under Dr. Ramin Khodaie, an official Canadian immigration consultant and Quebec-registered consultant. We provide representation and advice to clients entering Canada on a permanent or temporary basis, from the first step to the last.
With over 15 years of expertise in immigration law, Dr. Khodaie is a certified member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and the Registre des consultants en immigration du Quebec. His IRB accreditation allows him to represent clients before the IRB, IAD, and ID divisions, ensuring skilled representation throughout the immigration journey.
Every investor has different priorities. Some want fast citizenship, some European access, some a pathway to Canada, others a flexible residency with minimal presence. We help you compare clearly and choose what fits.
Tell us a little about your goals, budget, and timeline. A senior advisor will review your inquiry and reply with clear, program-specific next steps.
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No. Citizenship programs may grant citizenship directly after approval, due diligence, and investment. Residency programs grant residency first, with possible future permanent residence or citizenship.
St. Kitts & Nevis and Antigua & Barbuda, subject to eligibility and due diligence.
Often yes. Spouses, dependent children, and dependent parents may qualify depending on program rules. Some programs allow broader dependent inclusion.
It depends. Some programs have minimal presence requirements, others require active business operation or set residency periods.
Not always. Some contributions are non-refundable. Some involve commercial risk. Quebec's program includes a government-guaranteed component, while others depend on project or market terms.
No. Canada has no direct citizenship by investment. Canadian routes involve temporary status, then permanent residence, then citizenship after meeting residence requirements.
It depends on your goals. Direct citizenship points to the Caribbean, European residency to Greece or Portugal, Canadian access to QIIP or PNP, and flexible residency in the Americas to Panama.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Immigration programs, investment thresholds, government fees, due diligence requirements, processing times, and eligibility criteria may change without notice. Approval is never guaranteed and depends on government review, due diligence, documentation, source of funds, admissibility, and program requirements. Obtain independent legal, tax, and financial advice before making any investment or immigration decision.
