Montenegro to Close Citizenship Programme by End of Year

Montenegro to Close Citizenship Programme by End of Year https://www.riftrust.com/newsblog/montenegro-to-close-citizenshipprogramme-by-end-of-year/

+ On March 18th, 2021, the Government of Montenegro announced their Citizenship by Investment Programmewill expire and therefore close on December 31, 2021. + When the programme was first launched it had a three-year window but it was not in a position to accept applications until the end of year one. As such, the Montenegro citizenship programme has only recently started to gain momentum as more clients are discovering the many benefits the passport provides now and in the future once the country ascends to the European Union.

+ The Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Programme was launched to help stimulate the economy through direct foreign investment.

The country offers two routes to citizenship: a €450,000 investment in government-approved real estate investment in the capital Podgorica or south of the country, or a €250,000 governmentapproved real estate investment in the north of the country. For either option, the main applicant must also make a contribution of €100,000 to the government.

+ With lower-than-expected applications submitted to date and the upcoming accession plans of Montenegro into the European Union, this decision was made not to renew the programme.

For clients interested in acquiring Montenegro citizenship they must apply prior to the end of the year.

+ Located in the Balkans, just south of Croatia, the country of Montenegro sits on the Adriatic Sea with Italy across the water.

This stunningly beautiful country is accentuated by rugged mountains and over 100 beaches along the coastline. There are many direct flights to Montenegro and major cities in Europe, CEE and Russia are within 3 hours, Istanbul is 1 hour 45 mins and Dubai 6 hours.

+ If you would like more information or to start your Montenegro Citizenship by Investment application before December 31, 2021, please email contact@riftrust.com, call +971 (0) 4 520 6777 to speak directly with an advisor or register by clicking here.