- Since 1989
Mercan Group
37+ years setting the standard across the world Progress
1,000+
Employees
4,100+
Investor families
30+
Hotels & projects
50K+
Immigrants placed
20K+
Workers recruited
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The Mercan Group
One firm, multiple services.
Mercan Group
Immigration & Citizenship
RCIC consultants in Canada. Regulated professionals on the Portugal, Greece, Panama, and USA routes. 37-year track record.
4,100+ investor families
Mercan Properties
Properties & Hotel Development
Over 30 hotels and projects developed and operating with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hard Rock, Accor, Wyndham, and Renaissance: the assets your visa investment funds.
EUR 2.1B+ deployed
Mercan Recruit
Skilled Workforce
B2B foreign-worker recruitment for US (EB-3) and Canada (LMIA, Francophone Mobility, employer-driven PR). Hospitality, manufacturing, food, construction, healthcare.
20,000+ workers placed
Mercan Properties
Properties & Hotel Development
RCIC-licensed Canadian immigration consulting, work permits, permanent residency, and the new Bill C-3 citizenship-by-descent route for Americans with Canadian roots.
RCIC-licensed since 1989
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Programs
Immigration Programs
Government-approved pathways to residency, citizenship, and employment-based green cards: each backed by real operating assets or a regulated employer.
- CMVM Regulated
Portugal Golden Visa
EUR 500K into a CMVM-regulated venture-capital fund…
Investment From EUR 500K
Timeline18–24 months
- EUR 250K Min
Greece Golden Visa
Real-estate investment from EUR 250K. Five-year….
Investment From EUR 250K
Timeline6–8 months
Panama QIP
Qualified Investor Program. Permanent residency in…
Investment From USD 300K
Timeline~30 days
- 21,500+ Cases
EB-3 USA Green Card
Employment-based US permanent residency. Three…
Investment Employment-based
TimelineTrack-dependent
Canadian Citizenship by Descent
Bill C-3 (Dec 2025) restored citizenship-by-descent beyond..
Investment No investment
Timeline8–12 months
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Real Assets
The portfolio behind the investment route.
Each Golden Visa or QIP file lands in an operating hotel that Mercan Properties has built. Over 30 hotels and projects across Portugal, Greece, and Panama.
Marriott
- Operational
Renaissance Lapa Park Porto Hotel
Porto, Portugal
Keranis
- Under Development
keranis residences
Piraeus, Athens, Greece
Accor (Pullman)
- Operational
Panama City Central
Via España, Panama City, Panama
Group structure
Mercan Group companies.
Mercan Capital
Holding company.
Montreal · 1989
Mercan Properties
Hotel development. Portugal and Greece.
Mercan Recruit
Foreign-worker recruitment. Canada and USA.
Mercan Canada Employment
Recruitment office. Philippines.
IMP Canada
Work-permit filings.
Mercan Greece
Hotel and residential development. Athens.
Operated under international brand partnerships
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Newsroom
Latest News
Updates on programmes, hotel openings, and Mercan Group milestones.
- Newsroom
Nov 13, 2025
Mercan Takes First Step in Lisbon with Hotel Targeting Corporate and Mice Segment
- Newsroom
Nov 13, 2025
Portugal’s Leading Business Hotel 2025 at The World Travel Awards
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FAQ
What most investors ask first
Straight answers to the objection-handling questions that come up on every discovery call.
How long does a golden visa take to process?
Processing times depend on the country and program. Panama’s Qualified Investor Program issues residency in approximately 30 days. Greece’s Golden Visa typically takes 6–8 months. Portugal’s Golden Visa currently runs 18–24 months end-to-end. We manage the file from initial eligibility check through biometrics and card issuance.
Is the Portugal €500K fund investment refundable?
Do I need to live in Portugal, Greece, or Panama to keep the visa?
Minimum-stay requirements are far lighter than most clients expect. Portugal requires only 7 days per year (14 days every 2 years). Greece has no minimum-stay requirement. Panama also has no minimum-stay requirement once residency is issued. This is a deliberate feature of these programs — they’re designed for investors who need optionality, not relocation.
Are my spouse and children included in the application?
Yes. All programs we advise on allow dependent family members to obtain residency through the same application. Portugal includes spouse, children (dependent at any age if in full-time study), and parents. Greece and Panama include spouse and dependent children. Family members gain the same rights of travel, residency, and eventual citizenship eligibility as the primary applicant.
What happens to my residency if the fund underperforms?
Residency status is tied to the investment being held for the required period (typically 5 years), not to its market performance. If the fund’s NAV declines, your residency is unaffected. If the fund is liquidated before the holding period ends, you must redeploy capital into another qualifying investment to maintain the visa. We model this risk up front.
When can I apply for citizenship?
Portugal and Panama both offer a 5-year path to citizenship. Greece is 7 years. Each country has its own language, residency-continuity, and clean-record requirements — Portugal’s A2 Portuguese test and a basic clean-record are the usual hurdles. We provide a full citizenship-readiness review before you submit the naturalization file.
Begin with a private briefing.
Golden Visa, EB-3, Bill C-3, or workforce mandate. Every inquiry is reviewed by a senior advisor before a specialist replies.
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