Wealthy same-sex couples and members of the LGBT community are moving to the European Union, which is the perfect target location for gay immigration. The best gay-friendly immigration locations!
The gay-friendly and discrimination-free Member States of the European Union are waiting for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual investors and entrepreneurs. Twenty EU countries are offering residency by investment solutions, which are available for all applicants regardless of their sexual orientation.
The 5+1 most attractive countries for gay immigration
5. Cyprus
The Mediterranean dream island with the highest number of sunny hours in Europe. It is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty. Cyprus introduced citizenship and residency by investment solutions as well. There are several options for investors; the most attractive solution is the purchase of residential properties because the Cypriot tourism sector is flourishing. The marriage of same-sex couples is still not allowed, but the registration of partnership is available with almost the same rights, as the marriage. Take a look at the Cypriot citizenship by investment options here!
4. Malta
Same-sex marriage became legal in September 2017, and its natural, that the Maltese people on the tiny islands guaranteed a tolerant and discrimination-free environment for the LGBT community. Malta, on average, basks in 2,957 hours of sunshine per year. To put that into a European perspective, consider this: Manchester has half of that with just 1,416 hours. Malta offers various residency by investment programs for students, entrepreneurs, professionals, self-sufficient and retired people. There are immigration solutions even without investment, and foreign income is tax exempt if the residents pay the annual flat-tax. And Malta launched the Individual Investor Programme which helps to obtain the citizenship through a combination of contribution and investments.
3. Greece
The economy of Greece recovers fast from the global crisis, and the EU Member State attracts even small investors. Buying a residential property for 250,000 euros qualifies for the permanent residence, and this amount is enough to buy a home or an investment in the flourishing tourism sector.
2. Portugal
The Portuguese Golden Visa was the most engaging residency by investment Programme of Europe in 2017. Applicants have several options to invest different amounts, and the process is affordable and straightforward. Portugal is an absolutely gay-friendly nation, where same-sex couples can marry and adopt children. The economy is booming, and quality of life is high.
1. Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is one of the most elegant and always trendy jurisdictions in the EU, but the country is not a Member State. As an open-minded and tolerant financial, fashion and lifestyle centre, Monaco was always a primary target gay immigration. You can move to Monaco and become a resident without investment. Applicants must only prove their financial self-sufficiency (life is not cheap in Monaco or Monte Carlo), deposit at least 100,000 euros in a local bank account and rent a flat.
+1. UK
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union soon. However, the Tier1 Investor and Entrepreneur visas are available for the LGBT community. All gay rights are guaranteed in the United Kingdom, and the lively cultural life and business solutions secure the country's position among the best target countries for the immigration of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.
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