🇵🇹 Portugal residence permit: HQA program

The HQA (Highly Qualified Activity) program in Portugal is a great opportunity to obtain an EU residence permit, with the added benefit of being eligible for Portuguese citizenship after just 5 years of holding the residence permit.

With this program, eligible skilled individuals from various fields, including science, technology, research, and entrepreneurship enter a contract with a Portuguese university to contribute to research and development startups to get residency. Upon meeting the eligibility requirements and securing an offer (often from a university, research institution, or startup), applicants can obtain a residence permit to live, work and conduct research activities in Portugal.

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🕐 Processing time: 6 months
📁 Permit duration: residence permit is granted for 2 years, renewable for 3 years upon expiry. Your family members will be able to join you under the reunification program.

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⚡️Benefits of Portuguese residence permit:
• Easy access to EU Schengen countries
• Access to the banking system
• Affordable healthcare
• Eligibility for citizenship after 5 years

Intermark specialists provide full support in applying for a residence permit in Portugal and support at all stages of your case.

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⚡️Invitation to a business breakfast in London "Oman: Lucrative Property Investment & Holiday Home destination"

📍London
🕐 March 21 at 10:00 am

➡️ You can register for the business breakfast using the link

Program:
1. Oman’s Economic & Investment Climate – how the country is evolving and why it’s a secure and tax-efficient destination for property investors
2. Oman’s Real Estate Market – key regions, investment strategies, and how to maximize returns
3. Muscat’s Lifestyle - climate, cultural and natural landmarks, international schools
4. Muscat’s Premier Coastal Development – a high-end residential project with both investment potential and a resort-like lifestyle
5. Buying Process and Aspects of Property Ownership: costs, taxes, residence permit

⚡️ Pre-registration is required. Register for a business breakfast using the link.

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🇩🇲 Dominica citizenship

Dominica is a Caribbean island state with a growing economy driven by agriculture and eco-tourism. It’s not just a beautiful destination, it’s a strategic choice for those who are looking to enhance their global mobility and secure a prosperous future. Dominica offers an appealing environment for investment and business development for its citizens, as the Eastern Caribbean dollar is pegged to the US dollar, and the Dominica's tax regime implies no income tax, no capital gains tax, no gift tax and no inheritance tax.

🕐 The Dominica citizenship by Investment program is a fast-track route to obtaining a passport within 90-120 days, granting access to 133 countries without any special preparations.

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There are two investment options to choose from:

Option 1: A contribution starting at $200,000 for an individual investor, or $250,000 for a family of up to 4 people.
Option 2: An investment in real estate or a hotel business starting at $200,000, with a required holding period of at least 5 years.

👥 The entire process is conducted online, meaning you and your family won’t need to travel to Dominica. Your application can include your spouse, children under 30, dependent parents over 65, and children with disabilities.

⚡️Benefits of Dominica citizenship:
• Enjoy easy travelling to 133 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore
• Eligibility for Canada’s CAN+ program
• Ability to open overseas bank accounts
• Opportunities for business development - no income, capital gains, gift, or inheritance taxes
• Citizenship is inheritable

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🇱🇨 Why should you choose Saint Lucia to obtain second citizenship?

Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is popular among our clients due to a wide range of available investment options, completely remote processing and travel opportunities. But there is a lot more you get when obtaining a second citizenship of Saint Lucia.

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Benefits:
✔️ As a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Saint Lucia offers access to a stable economy with growing opportunities, especially in tourism, finance, and agriculture. The country is also politically stable, making it an attractive place to invest or do business.
✔️ Saint Lucia has a favorable tax system, with no inheritance tax, estate duty, or capital gains tax.
✔️ Saint Lucia allows to include most of your family into one application - spouse, children under 30 years old, and even parents aged over 55 years old and siblings under 18 years old - of both the main applicant and his/her spouse.
✔️ With Saint Lucia citizenship you get global access to 139 countries around the world, including the UK, the Schengen Area of the EU, Hong Kong and Singapore.

🕐 Program allows you to obtain a passport in 90-150 days.

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There are 4 investment options to obtain St. Lucia’s Citizenship:

Option 1. Donation to the state of $240,000 for 1 investor or a family of 4 people
Option 2. Investments in government bonds from $300,000 with a required holding period of at least 5 years
Option 3. Real estate investment from $300,000 with a required holding period of at least 5 years
Option 4. Business investments of $1,000,000

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Feel free to leave a request to learn about all participation requirements of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program and the opportunities provided by a second passport from a Caribbean country.

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🇫🇷France residency through financial independence

It is possible to obtain a French residence permit not only for investments, but also via financial independence.

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There are 3 main requirements for participating in this program:
• Availability of a certain level of passive income (dividends, interest, renting out real estate) outside France - from €25,000 per year for each adult participant of the application
• Real estate in France in long-term lease or ownership
• Foreign bank account

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🕐 A residence permit is issued for 1 year with the possibility of renewal, and after 5 years you can get a permanent residence permit

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Your spouse and children under 18 years of age can be included into your application

France residence permit opportunities:
• Access to the banking system of the EU
• Global access to EU and Schengen Area countries
• Higher education at the rates for European residents
• Simplified procedure of employment after higher education institution
• Possibility to obtain a permanent residence and French citizenship, if the conditions are met

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⚡️Top 3 investor mistakes in Phuket and how to avoid them

The Phuket real estate market offers a unique combination of high returns and stability. However, in order to fully maximize your investment potential, it’s crucial to understand the local market specifics and avoid common mistakes.

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Let’s break down the three most frequent ones.

1️⃣ Basing decisions on personal preferences

As an investor, your choice should be driven by market data and project competitiveness, not just personal taste. The right location and project positioning significantly impact occupancy rates and rental income.

How Intermark helps: We analyze the market, assess project competitiveness, and select properties with the highest income potential.

2️⃣ Overlooking all expenses when calculating ROI

The return promised by developers doesn’t always reflect reality. Investors often forget about additional costs such as property management fees, taxes, utilities, and maintenance. If these expenses are not factored in, the actual income may turn out to be much lower than expected.

How Intermark helps: We calculate net yields, taking into account all expenses and actual occupancy rates.

3️⃣ Investing without proper due diligence

It’s critical to thoroughly vet the developer and the project before investing. Some properties may lack the necessary permits, the developer could be facing financial challenges, or the land status may prevent project completion.

How Intermark helps: We conduct in-depth Due Diligence, verifying legal compliance, financial stability, and the developer’s track record.

Phuket real estate can generate solid returns, but only when all risks are carefully managed.

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🇰🇳 Why should you choose Saint Kitts and Nevis to obtain second Citizenship?

The Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the most reputable and established in the world. It has been running for decades, offering transparency and efficiency in processing applications.

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⚡️What makes it so attractive to our clients?
• Saint Kitts and Nevis is considered politically stable, with a strong rule of law and a well-established democratic government. Tourism is a significant part of the economy, with visitors drawn to the islands’ landscapes, historical sites and beautiful beaches
• The country is actively working to attract international businesses and investors, making it a good base for conducting business in the Caribbean and beyond. St. Kitts and Nevis has no inheritance tax, wealth tax, or capital gains tax, which can be a significant advantage for those looking to optimize their tax obligations.
• St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship is inheritable, so it is a great investment for your family’s future. Spouse, children under 25 years and parents over 55 years can be included into one application
• With St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship you get global access to 147 countries, including EU Schengen countries and the UK, and also they are eligible for obtaining a 10-year tourist visa to the US.

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🕐 Program allows you to obtain a passport in 90-150 days.

There are 3 investment options to obtain St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship:

Option 1. State contribution in the amount of $250,000 for a family up to 4 people
Option 2. Donation to approved public benefit projects from $250,000 for 1 investor or a family up to 4 people
Option 3. Real estate investment from $325,000

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To learn about all participation requirements of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program and the opportunities provided by a second passport from a Caribbean country, feel free to leave a request.

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🇻🇺 Changes to the Vanuatu passport application process

According to a new regulation issued by the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, the Vanuatu immigration and passport services will no longer be receiving manual passport applications from May 1, 2025. This means that the entire process will be digital and will require biometrics to be taken at Vanuatu or in Vanuatu’s overseas consular offices.

These changes were previously planned as the Vanuatu Immigration Department was implementing new E-passport systems to meet ICAO international border regulations.

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What is changing for those who want to obtain a Vanuatu passport?

As all applicants will now need to enroll to Vanuatu or one of the Vanuatu overseas consular offices to submit biometrics. According to recent reports, the government has already opened offices in Hong Kong, Dubai, New Caledonia, and is also planning to open offices in other countries.

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If you still have questions or wish to learn about all participation requirements of Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program, please contact us for a free consultation with an Intermark Global expert by leaving a request.

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🇮🇩 Tourism seasonality in Bali: how rental income is generated year-round

90% of the demand for rental properties in Bali comes from tourism, making seasonality a key factor for investors.

Unlike many popular resort destinations, Bali does not have a distinct low season. Demand remains steady throughout the year due to a diversified tourist flow from different continents.

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📌 How is demand distributed year-round?

Summer (June – September) – dry season.
Bali attracts Australian tourists, who make up 25% of the island’s total visitors. Since it's winter in Australia, they flock to Bali for surfing and beach holidays. Additionally, many countries have school holidays during this period.

Winter (November – March) – peak season for European and Chinese tourists.
Despite the rainy season starting in October, the showers are usually short-lived, temperatures remain pleasant, and tourists arrive to escape the cold and celebrate the year’s biggest holidays in warmth.

Off-season (October, April – May).
Tourist numbers slightly dip as demand peaks around those who swap their winter for Bali’s eternal summer.

With an average occupancy rate of 70-80% year-round, Bali ranks among the top-performing global resort markets. For investors, this means stable passive income 12 months a year.

Bali is one of the few destinations where seasonality works in your favor – not against you!

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🇬🇩 Citizenship of Grenada: one of the most popular program in the world

The Grenadian citizenship by Investment Program is among the most popular in the world, thanks to a range of unique benefits and global travel opportunities to 137 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, the UK, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and access to U.S. and Canada long-term visas.

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How to obtain Grenadian citizenship through investments?

There are two investment options to obtain Grenadian citizenship:

Option 1. A non-refundable donation from $235,000 for individuals or families up to four people
Option 2. A refundable real estate investment from $270,000 in government-approved real estate projects or equity in the hotel sector. It is possible to sell your property after 5 years and reclaim a part of the investment.

The application for Grenadian citizenship can include spouses, children under the age of 30, childless and unmarried siblings, and dependent parents. Grenadian citizenship is inherited.

Also, Grenada citizens are eligible for a 10-year USA tourist visa and E-2 investor Visa, and Grenada is included in the CAN+ program, which offers expedited visa processing for its citizens who have held Canadian visas within the last 10 years or hold a current valid US visa.

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To learn about all participation requirements of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program and the opportunities provided by a second passport from a Caribbean country, feel free to leave a request for a consultation.

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