The higher the visa-free/visa-on-arrival level of a passport, the more flexibility and freedom the passport holder has on a global scale.
Especially for entrepreneurs, international students or related persons who need to travel to and from overseas frequently, it not only saves the time, cost and energy of visa application, but also avoids delaying the time due to waiting for visa approval.
From the ranking of the Henley & Partners passport index in the third quarter of this year, among the passports of countries and regions around the world:
The Japanese passport ranks first, setting a historical record with 193 visa-free/visa-on-arrival numbers, becoming one of the passports with the highest gold content since the birth of modern passports.
This is followed by Singapore and South Korea passports with visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations. The strength of the three Asian countries should not be underestimated!
The Hong Kong SAR passport also performed well, ranking 18th in the world, with visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 171 destinations. (*The updated data of the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on May 5, 2021 is 168)
The Chinese passports held by most of us are ranked 66th in the world and can be visa-free/visa-on-arrival to 79 destinations around the world.
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In recent years, applicants from many countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States are also configuring EU status, because it can not only improve the convenience of global travel, but also enjoy a series of benefits such as visa-free, free residence, work and study in 27 EU countries!
At present, popular ways to obtain EU passports are Maltese passports, Irish permanent residence visas.
Maltese passport
Since Malta is a member of the European Union, according to the Maastricht Treaty, having a Maltese passport is equivalent to being an EU citizen. A Maltese passport can be obtained by living in Malta for 3 years or 1 year (depending on the amount of investment), and meeting the investment requirements for buying or renting a house (at least 5 years) and donations.
Irish Permanent Residence Visa
However, if you pass the Irish permanent residence visa, you do not need naturalization, language and other tests, but you need to live in Ireland for a total of 4 years within 8 years, and live in Ireland for 12 consecutive months (total 5 years) in the 9th year or in Ireland before applying for an EU passport. 5 years and other related requirements.
From this point of view, it takes a period of time to configure an EU passport, so how to configure a globally accessible and cost-effective identity for yourself more quickly and simply?
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St Kitts Nevis passport
In the Heinz Passport Index ranking, the St. Kitts Nevis passport is visa-free/visa-on-arrival in 157 countries and regions, including mainstream developed economies such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore, and ranks 25th in the world. bit!
The St. Kitts Nevis passport belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations and is also one of the long-established investment naturalization programs. Since its launch in 1984, the policy has remained stable.
The minimum investment threshold is 150,000 US dollars, and one person can apply for four generations of immigration. You can also apply for a multiple-entry visa for up to 10 years in the United States with your passport. The program has no residency requirements for the applicant, and does not affect the applicant's life and work in China.
Grenada passport
The Grenada passport can be visa-free/visa-on-arrival to 146 countries and regions, ranking 33rd in the world. The Grenada passport is also a Commonwealth passport, with a minimum investment threshold of only $150,000.
In addition to the high level of global travel convenience, with this passport, you can also apply for a 5-year multiple-entry U.S. E-2 visa. You can go to the United States with your whole family to live in the United States, your spouse can also work locally, and your children can study in the United States. After graduation, Free employment.
Vanuatu passport
Vanuatu passports are visa-free/visa-on-arrival to 135 countries and regions, ranking 36th in the world. It is a passport project with low investment threshold and relatively convenient application. The investment threshold only needs to start from 80,000 US dollars.
As a world-class tax haven, investing and registering an offshore company locally can avoid the cumbersome procedures for listing in the country, with loose conditions and no foreign exchange control, which can effectively improve the possibility of free allocation of funds.
Vanuatu is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Holders of a passport can give priority to admission to British international schools and enjoy a variety of preferential policies in the Commonwealth of Nations. Vanuatu is adjacent to Australia and New Zealand. With this status, it is easier to apply for visas and immigrant life in Australia and New Zealand.
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