Moldova will provide nationality to persons who will contribute €100,000 to the public investment for sustainable development fund and will invest at least €250,000 in one of the strategic development sectors of the country, IPN reports, with reference to the regulations concerning the gaining of nationality by investment that were approved by the Cabinet.
The regulations specify the areas in which investment is to be made such as the development of the real estate sector by purchasing real estate with a market value of at least €250,000 and possessing this for an interrupted period of at least 60 months, and development of the public financial sector and public investment by purchasing and possessing state securities issued for the purpose for a period of at least 60 months.
The nationality by investment will be provided based on such criteria as the economic and financial reputation of the investor, including non-involvement in money laundering or terrorism financing. The foreign citizens or stateless persons who will obtain Moldovan nationality by taking part in the investment program will be monitored during five years. There will also be monitored the fulfillment of the assumed investment promises.
