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Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time! https://t.co/xPMGL36VGy

 So today, I am going to quickly talk about 4 or 5 countries where you can get residence visas.

Why residence visas?

For starters, they are cheaper, FAR CHEAPER than passports, and offer almost all the benefits, not not, but a large swathe of them.

Second, residencies can be...
a pathway to citizenship.

In one or two of the countries I will talk about tonight, if you renew your residencies long enough, and fulfill all requirements, according to their law, which differs from country to country, you become eligible to apply for full citizenship.

So...
you can see why they are good enough?

Cool. Alright, let's begin.

The first country is

1. Barbados

Yes, @Rihanna's country.

The first thing I love about it is it's fully black, majority descendants of ex-slaves of Igbo extraction.

That's why they refer to their country...
Barbados last year officially launched its 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp, a new visa that allows remote workers to live and work from the Caribbean country for up to a year.

Applicants must electronically submit documents, such as a copy of their international passport and...
birth certificate.

It costs $2000 for an individual visa, or $3000 for a "family bundle."

The residence visa is renewable if you apply for a renewal 3 months before the current one expires.

Visa-holders will not have to pay Barbados Income Tax, living in Barbados is cheap...
literacy rate is the 3rd highest in the world and Expats (who you will be one of) and locals enjoy good available healthcare, with both private and public options available.

The official application website is here: https://t.co/ueZ4CTnDhX

Alright, let's move on to country #2.
#2: Bermuda

A solitary outpost of beauty and civility in the Atlantic, Bermuda enjoys a delightful sub-tropical climate like Nigeria's.

Don't worry, no "triangle" will swallow our plane as it lands there. stop believing tall tales.

The Bermuda Government has a new residency...
certificate policy that allows remote workers and students to spend a year on the island.

To reside in Bermuda, you must apply to the Minister responsible for Immigration. and if granted, permission to Reside on an Annual Basis allows any applicant to reside in Bermuda on an...
annual basis and can be renewed at least 3 months in advance of expiry of the one-year term. Applicants must be over the age of 18, and are prohibited from engaging in employment in Bermuda, although they can work remotely from Bermuda for any position held outside Bermuda...
(i.e. the employer is not operating in Bermuda and there is no contact with clients in Bermuda).

When applying for renewal of permission, the applicant must demonstrate good character, adequate financial resources, and continued medical insurance coverage.

Bermuda also has ...
a Residential Certificate option which grants the right to a holder to live in Bermuda without the right to work and to enter and exit freely for as long as the Certificate is in existence. In essence, you the Certificate holder is free to come and go from Bermuda as you please.
Residential Certificates are issued without time limit and are subject to revocation by the Minister responsible for Immigration subject to the rules of natural justice.

The application process for a Residential Certificate takes approximately 12 weeks.

The same application...
and documentation is also required for Permission to Reside on an Annual Basis although the fees are different.

The following must be submitted when making an application:

- Completed Application for Residence Form

- Three (3) passport-size photographs
- Notarised copy of the passport cover and data page

- Notarized copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)

- Two Character Letters of Reference

- Evidence of health insurance coverage

- An original Police Certificate

- Evidence of financial means, e.g. Bank Statements...,
Investment Accounts or any account statement that shows that the applicant has sufficient means to sustain his stay in Bermuda

- Confirmation from a Rental Agency that they are assisting in locating a rental property (we can assist in obtaining the letter) or copy of the...
...approved Land License.

- Original Medical Certificate

The government fee for the Residential Certificate if one does not own property is $2,000, but there is no Government fee for an owner of the property.

The fee for Permission to Reside on an Annual Basis is $161.
Further reading and a copy of the latest government policy can be found here:
https://t.co/ZJtFCgItTP

Now let's move on.

#3. the United Arab Emirates

The country that boats of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Here, all you need is to purchase property, which is expensive or take the...
...other route, which is, registering a business.

You can register a freelancing or any other kind of business, but there are different rules for different kinds of business registration, most though allow for and gets you and your family a residency.

Because the rules are...
complex, it's better you use a registered agent for the UAE.

It generally won't cost you more than AED 30,000 including Govt fees.

One of the best agencies to use is CREATIVE ZONE.

https://t.co/hTgmIKP3wx

One thing though is: cost of living in the UAE is high, so be prepared
#4. Malaysia.

In 2002, Malaysia launched its My Malaysia 2nd Home (MM2H) programme.

This programme when you get it gives you a 10-year residence multiple entry permit/visa, which is also renewable.

It is open to all countries recognised by Malaysia but the programme has...
numerous requirements.

The requirements include a minimum monthly income, minimum liquid assets, a fixed deposit, plus various other rules.

It will cost you around =N=35 million as proof of income.
and you can apply here: https://t.co/ecp5ZQnvNJ or use registered agents who...
be authorized by the Malaysia Ministry of Tourism. These companies have the initials “MM2H” in the company name.

The site below is b an agent company and has more details:

https://t.co/bWSriDbk7r
Let's stop here.

ADDENDUM: If you stay in Barbados for up to 7 years, ou can then apply for citizenship there.

Understand this: these give you options for unfettered freedom, relocation, and worldwide access as you will find it easier to obtain visas as a legal resident of...
...these countries.

I urge you to take advantage of these opportunities as soon as you can afford them. There is nothing like too many residencies or second passports.

Do it for our family, but most of all, DO IT FOR YOURSELF.

Have a great night, and God bless you.

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