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The Strategic Pursuit of Alternative Residencies

Individuals and families pursue alternative or multiple residencies to strategically access diverse global opportunities, mitigate risks, optimize tax obligations, and enhance lifestyles by spending time in different countries and engaging with various cultures. This approach can facilitate access to high-quality education and healthcare systems, fostering a global network of connections for both professional and personal growth.

Having diverse residencies not only provides the flexibility to respond swiftly to various situations but also instills a sense of security and belonging, ensuring individuals can feel safe and at home wherever circumstances may lead them.

With a multitude of options and diverse locations available for second or more residencies, Alpen Partners caters to forward-thinking individuals and families by customizing solutions that precisely match their unique requirements and preferences.

Switzerland

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
No required

Required legal presence day:
Minimum of 180 days per year

Time frame:
2-4 months

Portugal

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Required to initiate process

Required legal presence day:
- 7 days in the first year
- 14 days in the following two year

Time frame:
6-8 months

Monaco

Mandatory interview:
Yes

Presence of applicant during process:
Required to initiate process and interview

Required legal presence day:
180 days per year

Time frame:
2-3 months

Italy

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Required to initiate process

Required legal presence day:
6 months

Time frame:
4-6 weeks



Malta

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Required for biometrics test after in principle approval

Required legal presence day:
None required

Time frame:
4-6 months



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Canada

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Required to initiate process

Required legal presence day:
Two years or 730 days out of 5 years

Time frame:
12-37 months

US

Mandatory interview:
Civics test

Presence of applicant during process:
Required

Required legal presence day:
30 months out of 5 years

Time frame:
12-36 months



Dominican Republic

Mandatory interview:
Yes (Virtual)

Presence of applicant during process:
Not required

Required legal presence day:
None

Time frame:
3 months



St. Kitts & Nevis

Mandatory interview:
Yes (Virtual)

Presence of applicant during process:
Not required

Required legal presence day:
None

Time frame:
4 months



Bahamas

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Not required

Required legal presence day:
None

Time frame:
4-6 months



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Dubai

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Required

Required legal presence day:
90 days per year

Time frame:
8-10 weeks



Abu Dhabi

Mandatory interview:
No

Presence of applicant during process:
Required

Required legal presence day:
90 days per year

Time frame:
8-10 weeks



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