46 programmes worldwide
Residency by Investment
Residency by investment programs allows individuals and families to obtain residency sometimes permanent residency status through programs such as golden visas programs or residency permits programs, via an investment in the country or a real estate purchase.
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46 Residency by Investment programmes
Explore our programmes by region. Each links to full details investment, processing time, benefits and the application process.
Europe
Cyprus Permanent Residency
Minimum investmentEUR 300,000
- Indefinite residence
- EU citizenship pathway after 5 years
- Family inclusion
France Business Creation
Minimum investmentEUR 30,000
- 4-year renewable permit
- Establish business in France
- Family inclusion
France Talent Passport
Minimum investmentEUR 300,000
- 4-year renewable permit
- Create/acquire French business
- Family inclusion
Greece Golden Visa
Minimum investmentEUR 250,000
- Visa-free Schengen access
- Indefinite residence
- 5-year renewable visa
Hungary Golden Visa
Minimum investmentEUR 250,000
- 10-year renewable residency
- EU residency & Schengen travel
- No mandatory stay
Italy Golden Visa
Minimum investmentEUR 250,000
- 2-year residency permit
- Schengen area access
- Family inclusion
Italy Retirement Visa
Minimum investmentEUR 31,000/year income
- Residency for retirees
- Schengen area access
- Family inclusion
Malta Permanent Residency
Minimum investmentVaries by option
- Permanent residency in Malta
- Mediterranean lifestyle
- English-speaking country
Monaco Residency
Minimum investmentEUR 500,000
- Renewable residency permit
- Permanent residency after 9 years
- Schengen access
Netherlands Startup
Minimum investmentEUR 50,000
- 1-year renewable permit
- Innovative business requirement
- Family inclusion & spouse work rights
Portugal Golden Visa
Minimum investmentEUR 200,000
- Reside, work & study in Portugal
- EU access
- Citizenship after 5 years
Switzerland Residence
Minimum investmentCHF 429,000
- Lump sum taxation
- Swiss residency
- Schengen area access
UK Expansion Worker
- Set up UK branch/subsidiary
- Switch to other visa types
- PR after 5 years
UK Innovator Founder
Minimum investmentGBP 50,000
- Innovative business visa
- PR after 3 years
- Citizenship after 5 years
Americas
Canada BC PNP
Minimum investmentCAD 200,000
- Permanent residence for successful applicants
- No job offer required
- Family inclusion
Canada CPTPP
Minimum investmentCAD 100,000
- No personal net worth requirement
- Quick processing time
- Family inclusion
Canada Start-Up Visa
Minimum investmentCAD 75,000
- Permanent residency in Canada
- For innovative entrepreneurs
- Citizenship after 3 years
Costa Rica Residency
- Three pathway options
- 2-year temporary residence
- Permanent residency pathway
Panama Pensionado
Minimum investmentUSD 1,000/month income
- Permanent residency for retirees
- Special pensioner benefits
- Citizenship after 5 years
Panama Qualified Investment
Minimum investmentUSD 300,000
- Permanent residence
- Live, work & study rights
- Health system access
Trump Gold and Platinum Card
Minimum investmentUSD 1,000,000
- Green Card for the whole family
- Fast-track processing
- No language requirements
United States E-2
Minimum investmentUSD 250,000
- Live, work & study in USA
- Renewable indefinitely
- Certain nationals only
United States EB-1A
- Fast-track Green Card
- Extraordinary abilities pathway
- Permanent residency
United States EB-2
Minimum investmentUSD 250,000
- Unconditional Green Card
- For innovative entrepreneurs
- Citizenship after 5 years
United States EB-5
Minimum investmentUSD 800,000
- Conditional Green Card
- 2-year initial period
- Conditions removal process
United States EB2 NIW STEM
- STEM field workers
- Exceptional ability pathway
- No sponsorship needed
United States EB2-NIW AME Visa
- Aircraft maintenance workers
- Exceptional ability pathway
- No sponsorship needed
United States EB2-NIW Visa for Airplane and Helicopter Pilots
- For airline pilots
- Green Card pathway
- Family inclusion
Asia Pacific
Australia NIV
Minimum investmentUSD 250,000
- Immediate Permanent Residency
- Live, work, study freely — plus public healthcare
- Whole family included — spouse, kids, even grandchildren
Cambodia Business Visa
Minimum investmentUSD 50,000
- 1-year renewable visa
- Live & do business
- No interview or language test
Cambodia My Second Home
Minimum investmentUSD 50,000
- Long-term residency
- Real estate investment
- Citizenship pathway
Hong Kong Investment Visa (CIES)
Minimum investmentHKD 30 Million
- Capital Investment scheme
- Approved assets investment
- Hong Kong residency
Indonesia Golden Visa
Minimum investmentUSD 350,000+
- 5 or 10-year residency
- Online application
- Family included
Malaysia MM2H
Minimum investmentUSD 150,000 + Property
- My Second Home program
- Family inclusion
- Education benefits
Malaysia Premium (PVIP)
Minimum investmentRM 480,000/year
- 20-year renewable residency
- No minimum stay required
- High-net-worth individuals
New Zealand Active Investor Plus
Minimum investmentNZD 15 Million
- Indefinite residence
- PR after 4 years
- Citizenship after 5 years
Singapore Permanent Residency
Minimum investmentSGD 10 Million
- Global Investor Programme
- Permanent residency
- High investment threshold
Singapore Startup
Minimum investmentUSD 230,000
- For innovative entrepreneurs
- Renewable visa
- PR after 2 years
Thailand Long-Term Resident
Minimum investmentUSD 250,000
- 10-year visa
- Two 5-year terms
- Extendable stays
Thailand Privilege
Minimum investmentTHB 900,000
- 5–20 year stay
- Elite membership benefits
- Tourism-focused program
Vietnam DT3 Visa
Minimum investmentUSD 150,000
- Investment visa
- Business operations
- Company setup or acquisition
Vietnam DT4 Visa
Minimum investmentUSD 70,000
- Business creation visa
- Entrepreneur pathway
- Business activities
Africa
Mauritius Occupation Permit
Minimum investmentUSD 50,000
- Live & work permit
- Employment, business or investment
- 10-year validity
Mauritius Residence Permit
Minimum investmentUSD 375,000
- Live, work & retire
- Property ownership required
- Permanent residency pathway
South Africa PR
Minimum investmentZAR 120,000
- Permanent residence status
- Citizen rights except voting
- Citizenship after 10 years
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