
17 Misconceptions About France’s Residency Framework and Its Investor Visa
Charlie Maggi explains why France’s €300,000 investor visa remains Europe’s best-kept secret for global investors.
Charlie Maggi is the Founder and CEO of The Open World – Residencies & Citizenships, an international firm helping clients obtain second citizenships and residencies through investment programs. Originally from France, Charlie has lived and worked across the U.S., China, and the UAE, giving him a global perspective on mobility, investment, and immigration. Based in Dubai, he partners with law firms, real estate developers, and government bodies to deliver tailored solutions in over 25 countries, including Portugal, Greece, France, Panama, and the Caribbean. Charlie is a recognized figure in the investment migration industry and a member of top business networks like the CEO Club Network, Rotary, and the French Chamber of Commerce. His work focuses on helping high-net-worth individuals and families secure greater freedom, protection, and opportunities through strategic immigration planning.
| Program | Type |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda CIP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇨🇦 Canada Startup Visa | Active Investor Visa |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus Golden Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica CIP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇫🇷 France Talent Passport Business Investor | Residence by Investment |
| 🇫🇷 France Talent Passport Startup and Business Creation | Active Investor Visa |
| 🇬🇷 Greece Golden Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada CIP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary Guest Investor Program | Residence by Investment |
| 🇮🇹 Italy Investor Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia Investor Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇳🇷 Nauru ECRCP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay Independent Means Visa | Independent Means Visa |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia CIP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey CIP | Citizenship by Investment |
| 🇦🇪 UAE Golden Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇬🇧 UK Innovator Founder Visa | Active Investor Visa |
| 🇺🇸 United States EB-5 | Residence by Investment |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay Investor Visa | Residence by Investment |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP | Citizenship by Investment |
| Program | Type |

Charlie Maggi explains why France’s €300,000 investor visa remains Europe’s best-kept secret for global investors.

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