What this route provides
The process involves authorised-agent channels, document review, due diligence and an interview. Confirm family eligibility and fees under current rules.
Fit with your family and plans
This route may be worth exploring for eligible applicants considering a second citizenship. First identify who needs residence, work permission or school access. Check each family member’s eligibility, timing and independent rights rather than assuming a single application meets every need.
Key distinction
Verify the actual agent authorisation and payee. An intermediary’s name is not government endorsement; citizenship does not guarantee banking access.
Documents to discuss
Identity and family records, background evidence, wealth and source of funds, and investment-route documents. This is a planning list, not the authority’s complete checklist. Confirm certification, translation and validity requirements before ordering documents.
Budget beyond the headline
Ask for a written breakdown of government charges, professional fees, document costs, any investment or deposit, and ongoing living or renewal expenses. Show costs per family member and distinguish non-refundable expenses from capital at risk.
Renewal and the next stage
Record the conditions that must continue after approval, renewal dates and any investment-holding obligations. A residence route does not automatically lead to permanent residence or citizenship; those require separate analysis.
A practical sequence
- Define goals and family needs
- Check category and eligibility
- Prepare documents and budget
- Confirm engagement and submission route
Preparation, submission and government assessment are different stages. No fixed approval date is promised.
Official source
Read current authority requirements ↗Requirements can change. Confirm current conditions and who is authorised to assist or submit before committing funds.