Personal Immigration Exchange: Buying Property Abroad - Does It Give You the Right to Live There?

Join us for the next Personal Immigration Exchange, Fragomen’s monthly webcast series presented by our global Private Client Practice. 

Each month, Fragomen professionals explore a real life personal immigration scenario, compare approaches across jurisdictions, and share practical insights gained from advising individuals and families around the world. 

THIS MONTH’S CASE SCENARIO

Priya and Mateo have found their dream property abroad. They plan to use it as a holiday home now and move there permanently in the future. 

Before they buy, they need to know whether owning the property could qualify them for a residence permit or support another immigration route. If it does, what conditions must they meet, and what rights would they gain? 

WHAT WILL WE EXPLORE?

Buying a property abroad may feel like a step towards making that country your home, but ownership and immigration rights are not always connected. 

Our global panel will explore: 

• Can buying a property unlock a dedicated residence permit or support an immigration application in another way? 

• Where property linked routes exist, what investment thresholds, holding periods, and other conditions must be met? 

• What can successful applicants actually do, such as live in the country throughout the year, work, study, bring family members, or progress to permanent residence? 

• What immigration planning should take place before committing to an overseas property purchase? 

WHY JOIN?

Whether you advise private clients, support internationally mobile individuals and families, or are considering buying a holiday home, investment property, or future residence abroad, this focused session will help you understand how property ownership interacts with immigration status. You will learn which purchases may open the door to a residence route, which conditions and restrictions may apply, and which immigration questions should be addressed before committing to a property.

One scenario. Different jurisdictions. Practical perspectives.