The sequence, described as a process you go through rather than a service you buy.
Step 1 β engage an authorised agent
Applications cannot be filed directly. You must work through a government-authorised local agent, who may in turn work with an international intermediary.
What to check when choosing:
- Authorisation status, verified against the official list rather than the agent's own claim
- Whether you are dealing with the authorised agent or a reseller, and what each layer charges
- Fee structure in writing, itemised, including what happens if the application is refused
The refusal question matters: establish in advance which fees are refundable and which are not if due diligence produces a negative outcome.
Step 2 β assemble documentation
The heaviest stage in effort, and the one that determines the timeline. Typically required:
- Passports and identity documents for every applicant
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Police certificates from countries of nationality and long residence
- Medical certificates
- Professional references and bank references
- Source of funds evidence β the substantial part
Documents generally require legalisation and, where not in English, certified translation. Police certificates and legalisation are the long poles β start them first.
Step 3 β source of funds
Treat this as the core of the application rather than a formality. You need a documented chain showing lawful origin:
- Employment income β contracts, payslips, tax filings
- Business profits β accounts, ownership documents, tax records
- Asset sale β the sale contract plus evidence of how the asset was originally acquired
- Inheritance or gift β the transfer plus the donor's own source
The last case is where files stall: gifted funds require evidence of the giver's source, not merely of the gift.
Step 4 β submission and due diligence
The agent files; the government commissions independent background investigation. This stage is out of your hands, and its length varies with the complexity of the applicant's history.
Step 5 β approval in principle and payment
If cleared, an approval in principle issues, after which the qualifying investment is made β the contribution paid or the property purchase completed.
Step 6 β registration and passport
A certificate of registration issues, followed by passport application. Some formalities may require attendance or an oath, depending on circumstances.
Realistic timing
The government stage is measured in months. The applicant-controlled stage β gathering and legalising documents β is what varies most, and a well-prepared file can halve the total elapsed time.
Frequently asked questions
Can you apply directly?
No β applications must be filed through a government-authorised agent.
What should be established with the agent upfront?
Which fees are refundable if due diligence produces a negative outcome.
Which documents take longest?
Police certificates and legalisation β start them first.
What do gifted funds require?
Evidence of the giver's own source of funds, not just the transfer.
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