Leading Investment Immigration Law Firm

Choosing a residence or citizenship programme is rarely just an immigration decision. It can affect where you and your family live, how you invest and how you plan for the future.

HLG provides the legal advice needed to make that decision with confidence. We assess the available options and present the most suitable options for each individual's needs, identify potential issues before an application is made and manage the legal process through to residence or citizenship.

What we do

Our practice areas

Immigration & Citizenship

Investment

Citizenship by Investment

Obtain second citizenship through an approved investment programme.

Investment

Residency by Investment

Secure residence abroad through a qualifying investment programme.

Ancestry

Citizenship by Ancestry

Claim citizenship through your parents, grandparents or wider family history.

Visa

Retirement Visa Programmes

Explore long-term residence options for retirement abroad.

Legal & Advisory

Corporate

Business Law Services

Mergers & acquisitions, corporate structuring and cross-border commercial law.

Private Client

Private Client Services

Wealth structuring, succession planning and global mobility for families.

Compliance

Due Diligence

High-value background checks and compliance for investment-migration applications.

Noteworthy investment immigration programmes

Popular routes to residency & citizenship

Europe

Greece Golden Visa

Minimum investmentEUR 250,000

Secure Greek residence through qualifying real estate or other approved investment options.

Visa-free Schengen access
Indefinite residence
5-year renewable visa

Greece Residency

Italy Golden Visa

Minimum investmentEUR 250,000

Residence in Italy through an investment in an innovative start-up, Italian company, government bonds or qualifying philanthropic initiative.

2-year residency permit
Schengen area access
Family inclusion

Italy Residency

Portugal Golden Visa

Minimum investmentEUR 200,000

A golden visa programme offering a low physical presence requirement and a route to permanent residence and, subject to eligibility, citizenship.

Reside, work & study in Portugal
EU access
Permanent residency after 5 years

Portugal Residency

Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship

Minimum investmentUSD 230,000

The most family friendly Caribbean options. Citizenship starts at USD 230,000 and covers your spouse and dependents under a single application.

Donation from USD 230,000
Real estate from USD 300,000
Family inclusion — spouse, children & parents

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship

Dominica citizenship

Minimum investmentUSD 200,000

One of the most affordable CBI programs in the Caribbean, with contributions from USD 200,000. HLG operates locally from our office in Dominica.

Donation from USD 200,000
Real estate from USD 200,000
Family inclusion

Dominica citizenship

Grenada

Minimum investmentUSD 235,000

The only Caribbean CBI program with a U.S. E-2 Treaty, allowing its citizens to apply for the US Investor Visa. HLG has a team on the ground.

Donation from USD 235,000
Real estate from USD 350,000
E-2 Treaty with the USA

Grenada Citizenship

Asia Pacific

Australia NIV

Minimum investmentUSD 250,000

Australia's permanent residency route for researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. No points test, no job offer required.

Immediate Permanent Residency
Live, work, study freely, plus public healthcare
Whole family included, spouse, kids, even grandchildren

Australia Residency

Hong Kong Investment Visa (New CIES)

Minimum investmentHKD 30 Million

Residence in Hong Kong through a qualifying HKD 30 million investment in approved assets, without the requirement to establish or operate a business.

No capital gains tax
No dividend tax
HK permanent residency after 7 years

Hong Kong Residency

New Zealand Active Investor Plus

Minimum investmentNZD 5 Million

Two tracks: NZD 5 million over three years (Growth) or NZD 10 million over five years (Balanced). Just 21 days of physical presence per year required.

Indefinite residence
PR after 4 years

New Zealand Residency

All citizenship programmes · All residency programmes

About us

Advising International Clients Since 1992

Harvey Law Group was founded 34 years ago and has grown into an international law firm with 19 offices worldwide. During that time, investment immigration has changed considerably. Programmes have opened and closed, investment requirements have changed and due diligence has become increasingly demanding.

Our experience means we understand not only how today's programmes work, but how immigration policy develops and what applicants should consider before committing to a particular programme.

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1992Founded in Montréal

19Offices worldwide

60+Programmes

10+Bar admissions

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Discuss Your Options With an HLG Lawyer

Not sure which programme is appropriate for you? Our team can assess your objectives, family circumstances and investment preferences and explain the most suitable residence or citizenship options that may be available.

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