For applying for a business visa, each country has its own set of requirements. The basic eligibility for applying for the visa is:

• Applicant must have a valid passport
• Proof of source and origin of the declared funds for investment
• Applicant must have no criminal history
• Applicant should not be on the list of persons whose property is ordered to be frozen within the boundaries of the EU
• Applicant must have a valid passport with at least two blank pages

Running a business in Cyprus offers a number of benefits, including:

• Option to become a permanent resident within 3 months
• One visit every 7 years would suffice
• No language requirements
• Current nationality can be maintained
• Low tax rates and free trade within the EU

Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe Can own land in an EU member state

The processing period for a business visa to Europe can take somewhere around 15 days to 1 month.

Documents required for applying for a business visa to Europe:

• Duly completed and signed application form
• One recent passport sized photo to be attached
• Copies of previous visas, valid for at least 3 months prior to departure
• Passport with at least two blank pages
• Copy of the reservation of the return ticket for the intended travelling time
• The travel medical insurance policy is to be secured
• Cover letter for explaining purpose of visit
• Proof of financial stability
•A short profile of the applicants working place
• Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy
• Current bank statements
• The invitation letter from the partner company in Europe (if applicable)

The Hungary Residency Bond Program is a statutory procedure for a foreign national to receive residency in Hungary. The program includes the purchase of special Hungarian government bonds in the amount of €300,000 with a maturity of five years. At maturity, the original capital is returned to the investor without accrued interest.

The Investor Residency Bond Program doesn’t have any set criteria for applicants per se. However, the Hungarian administration officers have the right to request an interview meeting with any applicant, at any time, a right that can be exercised at random.

The benefits of holding permanent residency in Hungary are as follows:

• Single application process for the main applicant as well as their qualifying family members
• A fast and facilitated application process for permanent residency
• Option to apply for permanent residency just six months after receiving TR cards
• Automatic inclusion of dependents under 18

Foreign nationals have the option to immigrate to Latvia under the Latvia Investor Program.As per the Latvia Investor program, a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) is given to the foreign investor for depositing money in a Latvian Bank, or for investing in real estate or a new business.

As per the Latvia Investor program, a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) is given to the foreign investor for depositing money in a Latvian Bank, the basic criteria for which are:

• Min. Net worth = USD 300,000( Preferably)
• Min. Investment = USD 130,000
• Education = 12th
• Age = 21 to 60 Years
• Experience = 2 Years Minimum
• Time Duration = Max 6-8 Months