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Investment activity · ARI

Published framework

The legal pathway

The ARI regime provides a residence pathway for qualifying investment activity. Assess the precise statutory category with AIMA before selecting an asset. A residence permit is distinct from subsequent eligibility for nationality.

Selected route · base requirementRoute-specific
Legal outcome soughtResidence
Processing timeIndividual assessment

Amounts shown are selected-route base requirements, not an all-inclusive quote. Government charges, due diligence, dependants and professional fees may add to the total. Source publication dates vary; reconfirm current rules before acting.

Before committing capital

  1. Confirm personal eligibility

    Nationality, immigration history, family composition and background checks.

  2. Review the investment

    Qualifying asset, holding requirements, exit terms and legal ownership.

  3. Document the funds

    Trace the lawful source of wealth and the complete transfer chain.

  4. Assess the wider consequences

    Residence obligations, tax exposure and the limits of any future nationality route.

Source & research scope

Official government / program source ↗

Research snapshot: 25 September 2026. This summary is not confirmation of individual eligibility, current application availability or a guaranteed outcome. The linked source governs the specific information attributed to it.