Living, working or investing in another country involves a series of immigration procedures, each with its own documentation, deadlines and conditions. A mistake at one stage can affect the entire process.
We advise foreign individuals, investors and employers on residence and work permits, citizenship applications, including citizenship by investment, and the legal status of foreigners. We also represent clients in proceedings concerning deportation, entry bans and the refusal or cancellation of permits.
Scope of services
- 01Residence permits
- 02Work permits and permits for foreign employees
- 03Citizenship by investment
- 04Citizenship applications by marriage and other routes
- 05Real estate acquisitions by foreigners
- 06Deportation and entry ban proceedings
- 07Challenges to refused or cancelled permits
- 08Legal status of foreign companies and investors
- 09Any other immigration or citizenship matter
How we work
We plan each application from the outset, identify the documents and the conditions, and follow the process until a decision is issued. When an application is refused or a permit is cancelled, we review the decision and challenge it within the deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Citizenship by investment programmes allow foreigners to apply for citizenship by making a qualifying investment, such as a real estate acquisition or a capital deposit, and meeting the other conditions of the programme. The thresholds and conditions are set by the applicable rules and may change.
A deportation decision can generally be challenged before the competent court within a short deadline. The challenge may also affect whether the person can remain in the country while the proceedings continue.
The duration depends on the type of permit, the completeness of the documents and the workload of the authority. Preparing the file carefully at the outset helps to avoid delays and additional requests.
In many systems a residence permit does not by itself authorise employment, and a separate work permit is required. The rules depend on the country and the type of permit held.
Staying after the expiry of a permit may lead to fines, difficulties in future applications or an entry ban. A renewal application should be filed before the permit expires.
Family members of a permit holder may often apply for a family residence permit, subject to conditions such as income, accommodation and health insurance.