Permanent Residency Destinations

Moving into a country different from your home country and making life for yourself is something really commendable and great especially when you find joy in this new settlement. 

There are however downsides where you do not feel like you belong in the country, and your existence there is temporary; which is why you should consider a permanent residency option. 

When choosing the country you want to move into and enjoy, you have to put the permanent residency eligibility into consideration. 

 

Why permanent residency? 

• It allows you to access a lot of opportunities in the country without the fear of uncertainty on your stay. 
• It makes you have a sense of reassurance (you’re not worried about different problems affecting your residency. 
• You don’t have to renew the residence card anymore. Living in the country becomes free.  

Some common permanent residency route

Work-Study

By marriage to a citizen

Starting a business

Residency by investment. 

 

While it may be a long process to obtain permanent residency, it is a worthy exploit. 

 

The following are some of the countries that gives permanent residency: 

 

Malta: Malta gives permanent residency by investment. The following requirements have to be met before being considered for the residency: 

Renting €10,000 / annum in South of Malta or Gozo Island) 

Or 

Renting  €12,009 / annum in Northern or central Malta 🇲🇹) 

 

The permanent residency gives people the opportunity to live, study and work without barriers. 

They also have visa-free Schengen visa offers to travel to different countries. 

 

Portugal: Portugal gives residency to people who invest in real estate and capital transfer. Most importantly for people who get the Golden Visa. It is also easy to get PR through a job offer. 

 

Belize Central America: This beautiful country also offers permanent residency to people. They have a program for retirees to obtain PR. 

 

Paraguay: It is one of the cheapest options for PR. You qualify for citizenship after 3 years. 

 

Australia: Has a pathway for professionals to move into Australia under the green list jobs. 

 

Canada is one of the countries popular for its PR benefits. People enjoy this opportunity through different pathways like study or work. Getting a job opportunity can help you obtain the PR in as low as 6 months to a year. 

 

New Zealand: This is one of the countries that processes visas very fast. It is easy to get a PR in this country through job offers. 

 

UAE also gives residency by investment to professionals, scientists, and exceptional individuals who can contribute to the country. The investment of 545,000$ is required.

 

Other countries include:  

Ireland

Cyprus

Greece

Malaysia

Spain

Brazil

Finland

Netherlands

Sweden

Belgium

Denmark

 

Ever tried one of these routes? Or have your eyes on any of these countries? Please share in the comments.