What Is Golden Visa? These Are The Advantages And Examples Of Countries That Have Implemented Them
YOGYAKARTA – The government plans to issue a Golden Visa for selected tourists visiting Indonesia. Currently, the plan is being finalized and is in its final stages. The plan is that in the next few weeks or months, an announcement will be made on the launch of the Golden Visa. To find out what a Golden Visa is, see the following article.
What is Golden Visa
In general, a visa is a document that is used as evidence for someone to enter a country. Each country will issue visas for citizens of other countries visiting their country, including Indonesia for foreign nationals (foreigners).
Meanwhile, the Golden Visa is, quoted from Setkab.go.id, a scheme for granting residence permits or granting citizenship status to foreigners for investment reasons or by paying certain fees.
Golden Visas can be given to certain people, for example, talented and talented foreigners who are able to bring benefits when they come, live, or change their citizenship to Indonesia. Later Golden Visa will provide exclusive facilities for the holder, namely as follows.
- Ease and requirements for visa applications and immigration matters can be done quickly and easily
- Mobility with multiple entries
- The period of stay in Indonesia is longer
- Holders can own assets in Indonesia
- So the fast-track path for applying for citizenship
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Countries That Provide Golden Visas
The existence of Golden Visa does not only exist in Indonesia. A number of countries have already implemented this system. Other countries that provide Golden Visa are as follows.
- Austria
The demand for Golden Visas in Austria is quite high, especially coming from potential investors. The annual quota for Golden Visa in Austria is only 300 visas, so not all investors can afford it. Investors who wish to have a Golden Visa must invest a certain amount in Austria. Investors can also apply for citizenship in Austria with a number of conditions.
- Canada
One that is popular in Canada is the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). The program is also related to investment in Canada.
- Switzerland
Golden Visa in Switzerland is different from other countries. Holders do not have to invest in the country. Golden Visa can be obtained if the prospective applicant pays annual taxes.
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