RESIDENCe BY INVESTMENT programs
Worldwide residence by investment programs, often referred to as Golden Visa programs, offer individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain residency or citizenship in a country through significant financial investments. These residency programs are particularly attractive to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) looking for global mobility, tax planning opportunities, and enhanced access to education and healthcare. Each program has its own set of investment criteria and pathways to permanent residency.
EU ResidencE By Investment
Malta
A gateway to Europe with visa-free access to 180+ countries, starting at EUR 738,000 for residency options.
Portugal
Offering EU residency with minimal stay requirements through investment funds and more starting at EUR 280,000.
greece
Provides EU residency with an affordable real estate investment starting at EUR 250,000, with access to Schengen Zone.
italy
Italy’s Investor Visa offers a route to residency with investment options starting at EUR 250,000 in innovative startups.
Spain
Spain’s Golden Visa caters to investors and real estate buyers, offering EU residency starting at EUR 500,000.
cyprus
Fast-track citizenship through real estate investments, with a starting point of EUR 2,000,000, leading to EU citizenship.
Hungary
Hungary’s golden visa program offering EU residency for a bond or real estate purchase starting at EUR 300,000.
Bulgaria
Provides a path to EU citizenship with a fast track option through investment starting at BGN 1,000,000 (approx. EUR 500,000)
Latvia
Latvia offers EU residency through real estate investment starting at EUR 250,000, with a straightforward application process.
UAE
Targets investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals, offering long-term residency in the UAE starting at AED 2,000,000 (approx. USD 555,000).
ASIA RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Thailand
Provides long-term residency options for investors, starting from THB 900,000 (approximately USD 26,000).
Hong Kong
Targets qualified investors with a minimum investment of HKD 10 million (approximately EUR 1.2 million).
Singapore
Allows investors to obtain permanent residency by investing at least SGD 2.5 M (approximately USD 1.5 M).
Malaysia
Provides long-term residency for investors who meet certain financial criteria. Minimum deposit of MYR 300,000 (approximately USD 70,000).
Macau
Residency starting at MOP 3M (approximately USD 400,000) in real estate OR MOP 500,000 (approximately EUR 55,000) in funds.
CARIBBEAN RESIDENCE By Investment
Anguilla (UK)
A lesser-known residency program with benefits including low stay requirement and tax residency. Annual cost $75,000
Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Belize offers a resident visa program with benefits including duty exemptions and citizenship. *Minimum income required.
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Mexico offers a popular residence by investment program with a path to citizenship. *Minimum income required.
Panama
Puerto Rico
The best way for Americans to legally minimize worldwide tax obligations without renouncing US citizenship.
BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY
RESIDENCE By Investment
Cayman Islands (UK)
A tax-neutral residency with real estate investment starting at USD $1.2M
Turks and Caicos (UK)
Offers residency through property investment starting at USD 750,000 in a low-tax jurisdiction.
Anguilla (UK)
Residency by real estate investment starting at USD 750,000 with tax advantages.
Bermuda (UK)
High-net-worth individual residency via a minimum USD 2,500,000 investment in the economy.
Montserrat (UK)
Permanent residency with a real estate investment starting at USD 400,000 on a community-focused island.
MIDDLE EASTERN RESIDENCE By Investment
United Arab Emirates
A Golden Visa providing long-term residency for up to 10 years starting from AED 2M (approximately EUR 500,000).
Jordan
Allows investors to obtain citizenship through investment options, including a minimum investment of USD 1,000,000 in the Jordanian economy.
Egypt
Provides options for obtaining residency through investments starting from USD 100,000 (approximately EUR 85,000).
Saudi Arabia
Allows investors to live, work, and do business in Saudi Arabia for a one-time fee of SAR 800,000 (approximately USD 215,000).
Qatar
Investors can obtain Qatar residency by investing a minimum of QAR 1 million (approximately EUR 245,000) in real estate.
Other Caribbean
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
SinT Maarten (NL)
Residency with an investment in real estate or business, offering Caribbean lifestyle benefits.
ARUBA (NL)
Residency by investment starting at USD 500,000 in real estate or business, combining vibrant culture and tranquil beaches.
CURAçAO (NL)
Offers residency with a USD 280,000 real estate investment, providing a culturally rich environment and EU access.
St. Barths (France)
Premium residency aimed at those seeking an exclusive lifestyle (no set minimum, but high real estate prices).
