Analysis

Moldova completes first citizenship-by-investment application

Henley and Partners, a concessionaire of the Moldova Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) programme, has announced the successful completion of the first citizenship-by-investment application in the country.

“This is an important first step for the MCBI programme,” said Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley and Partners. “Our decades of experience as the world’s leading investment migration firm makes us certain that further successes will soon follow. Among our industry’s many positive attributes, one of the most significant is its ability to provide nations with a considerable source of sustainable revenue without requiring them to become further indebted. The resulting increases in business activity and new employment opportunities lead to a more vibrant and positive socio-economic environment.”

There are currently over 30 applications in process, which is a testament to the international investment community’s growing appreciation of the value of the programme and of Moldova as a prospective destination for foreign direct investment. As the most affordable citizenship-by-investment program on the European continent, Moldova’s MCBI program offers investors significant value: successful applicants gain access to Europe’s Schengen Area and the post-Soviet region, a business-friendly environment, and a passport that facilitates travel access to 121 destinations around the world.