Citizenship by Investment Lawyers & Strategic Residency Pathways
PBL Law Group is the leading law firm for designing strategic citizenship & residency solutions for a borderless life.
- Citizenship by Investment
- Residency by Investment
- Passport Portfolio Strategy
- Strategic Domicile Selection
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Who Our Strategic Citizenship & Residency Pathways Lawyers Help
Global Entrepreneurs & Founders
We secure a powerful second citizenship unlocking visa-free travel & strategic global business opportunities.
Multi-Generational UHNW Families
We build a passport portfolio to ensure your family has generational mobility & global access.
Citizens of Restrictive Nations
We acquire a second passport for enhanced global mobility, personal freedom & a politically stable home.
Digital Nomads & Remote Investors
We secure strategic residencies in premier jurisdictions for enhanced lifestyle & stable legal home.
Individuals Optimising Tax Residency
We strategically relocate your tax residency to a premier jurisdiction for global wealth & income protection.
End-to-End Strategic Citizenship & Residency Pathways Services
Citizenship by Investment
We secure powerful second passports through premier CBI programs for ultimate global mobility.
Residency by Investment
We secure “Golden Visa” in premier jurisdictions for a strategic home base & pathway to citizenship.
Passport Portfolio Strategy
We design portfolio of citizenships & residencies for ultimate global access, diversification & family security.
Strategic Domicile Selection
We rigorously analyse premier jurisdictions to select the optimal new home base for your personal & business goals.
Exceptional Talent Visas
We navigate exclusive, merit-based pathways to secure residency for founders, investors & exceptional individuals.
Application Management
We manage the entire application process end-to-end, ensuring the highest probability of success.
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Our Strategic Citizenship & Residency Pathways Process
1
Strategic Blueprint
We understand your objectives & design the optimal citizenship or residency strategy for your family.
2
Program Selection
We conduct rigorous due diligence to select the premier program & jurisdiction to achieve your goals.
3
Flawless Application
We meticulously prepare & manage your entire application to ensure the highest probability of success.
4
Status Acquisition
We oversee final approval & issuance, delivering your new passport or residency & unlocking your borderless life.
Citizenship as a Strategic Asset, Not Just a Passport
A single passport is a single point of failure. It tethers your family’s entire wealth, security & future to the political & economic fortunes of one nation. For a global family, this is an unacceptable concentration of sovereign risk.
PBL Law Group provides the complete, multi-disciplinary counsel required to solve this. Our team of Raea Khan, who designs the overarching portfolio strategy; Mark Lea, with his insight into jurisdictional legal frameworks; George Halikiotis, an expert in the transactional & due diligence aspects; & Anthony Watson, a premier authority on the complex tax implications, provides a holistic advantage.
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Why Choose Our Strategic Citizenship & Residency Pathways Lawyers
1
Independent & Objective Counsel
We provide objective, independent advice to select the optimal citizenship program for your strategic goals.
2
Passport Portfolio Design
We design bespoke portfolio of citizenships & residencies to diversify your sovereign risk & guarantee generational mobility
3
Certainty of Execution
We manage your application meticulously to ensure the highest probability of a successful outcome on the first attempt.
4
Holistic Wealth Integration
We seamlessly integrate your new status with your family office & trusts for a single, coherent global strategy.
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We provide expert private client advice internationally. Meet with our team at our CBD offices in Singapore or Sydney.
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The Single Passport Risk
A single passport tethers your family’s security & wealth to the fortunes of one nation. This is an unacceptable sovereign risk where a change in law can trap your family & your capital.
PBL Law Group provides the solution: a powerful second citizenship. Our rigorous analysis of premier CBI programs diversifies your risk & secures your family’s generational freedom.
A Strategic Home Base
Global mobility requires a secure, legal home base, not just visa-free travel. Without formal residency, you remain a perpetual tourist in a state of legal & financial uncertainty.
We manage applications for the world’s leading Residency by Investment (RBI) programs. This secures your strategic home base in a jurisdiction that aligns with your lifestyle & business goals.
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The Passport Portfolio
For the UHNW family, a single second passport is no longer enough for true security. The ultimate strategy is a diversified portfolio to mitigate the risk of any one country changing its policies.
We are the architects of your family’s generational mobility. We design a bespoke passport portfolio, creating a resilient & future-proof framework for a truly borderless life.
The Execution Risk
A failed citizenship application is a permanent black mark on your record, not just a financial loss. Due diligence is designed to find any error, & a rejection jeopardises all future applications.
Our lawyer-led management ensures flawless execution. We meticulously prepare your file to withstand intense government scrutiny, guaranteeing the highest probability of success.
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FAQs for Strategic Citizenship & Residency Pathways
What is Citizenship by Investment (CBI)?
CBI is a formal process where an individual makes a significant investment in a country, typically in real estate or a national fund, in exchange for citizenship & a passport. It is the most direct path to acquiring a second citizenship.
What is Residency by Investment (RBI)?
RBI, or a “Golden Visa,” is a program where a significant investment grants an individual long-term residency in a country. This provides a secure home base & is often a pathway to future citizenship.
What is the main difference between citizenship & residency?
Citizenship is permanent & grants a passport, conferring the full rights of a citizen, including visa-free travel. Residency grants the right to live in a country but does not confer a passport or the same level of global mobility.
Why do I need a second passport?
A second passport is the ultimate insurance policy against sovereign risk. It diversifies your personal “domicile,” providing a safe haven & guaranteeing global mobility for your family regardless of political changes in your home country.
What is a "passport portfolio"?
A passport portfolio is a sophisticated strategy involving multiple citizenships & residencies. This provides a family with a web of global access & security, mitigating the risk of any single country changing its visa or residency laws.
Can my family be included in my application?
Yes, most premier CBI & RBI programs allow the main applicant to include their spouse, dependent children, & often dependent parents or grandparents in a single application.
What is the "due diligence" process?
Due diligence is an intensive background check conducted by the host government on all applicants. It is designed to verify the source of funds & ensure the applicant is of good character, making it a critical stage where applications often fail.
Can a citizenship application be rejected?
Yes. Applications can be rejected for incomplete paperwork, failure to disclose information, or failing the due diligence process. A rejection can be a permanent black mark, making professional, lawyer-led file preparation essential.
Do I have to live in the country to get citizenship?
For most CBI programs, there is no, or a very minimal, physical residency requirement. For RBI programs, there is typically a minimum stay requirement per year to maintain the residency status.
How does a new citizenship affect my current one?
This depends on the laws of your current country of citizenship. Many countries permit dual citizenship, but it requires careful legal analysis to ensure you do not inadvertently jeopardise your original status.
What are "exceptional talent" visas?
These are exclusive, merit-based residency pathways for globally recognised leaders in fields like business, science, or the arts. They offer a route to residency in premier jurisdictions without a major capital investment.
How long does the application process typically take?
CBI applications typically take 4-9 months, while RBI applications can vary from 3 to 12 months. The timeline depends on the chosen country & the complexity of the applicant’s file.
What kind of investment is required?
The investment can be a non-refundable contribution to a government fund or an investment in government-approved real estate. The specific options & amounts are dictated by the laws of the host country.
Is the process discreet?
Yes, the application process is confidential between the applicant, their authorised agent, & the host government. Premier jurisdictions have robust privacy frameworks, a key consideration in the selection process.
Why should I use a law firm instead of an agent?
As lawyers, our primary duty is to you, the client, providing independent & objective counsel. We manage the process with legal precision to ensure the highest probability of success, a level of execution distinct from a transactional agent.
How Our International Private Client Lawyers Can Assist You
Cross‑Border Tax & Residency
We architect & defend your optimal global tax & residency strategy, turning complexity into a powerful strategic advantage.
Wealth Protection & Privacy
We engineer multi-layered legal fortresses to shield your wealth & privacy from the complex risks of a transparent world.
Investment & Growth Structures
We structure the institutional-grade architecture to professionally deploy, manage & grow your private capital.
Global Mobility & International Residency
We develop the legal & operational framework for a life of global freedom, built on a foundation of absolute security.
International Estate Planning & Legacy
We architect the legal framework to protect your family, business & wealth across borders & generations.
Family Office for UHNWI
We provide the elite counsel to transform your wealth from a collection of assets into an enduring family enterprise.
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