Golden Visa Countries

A Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that allows individuals and their families to obtain residency or citizenship in a country by making a significant financial investment, often in real estate, government bonds, or business ventures. These programs are designed to attract foreign capital and stimulate economic growth.

Countries Offering Golden Visa Programs:

Portugal

• Investment Options:

  • Real Estate: Purchase property valued at €500,000 (or €350,000 for properties in low-density areas or requiring renovation).

  • Capital Transfer: Deposit €1.5 million in a Portuguese bank or invest in a qualifying venture.

  • Job Creation: Establish a business creating at least 10 jobs.

  • Fund Investment: Invest €500,000 in a qualifying investment fund.

• Residency Requirement: Stay at least seven days per year in Portugal.

• Path to Citizenship: Eligible for citizenship after five years, provided basic language proficiency and other criteria are met.

Greece

• Investment Options:

  • Real Estate: Purchase property valued at €250,000 or more.

• Residency Requirement: No minimum stay requirement; applicants are not obligated to live in Greece.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship after seven years of residency, contingent on meeting residency and language requirements.

• Investment Options:

  • Real Estate: Purchase property valued at €500,000 or more.

  • Capital Investment: Deposit €1 million in Spanish banks or companies.

  • Government Bonds: Invest €2 million in government bonds.

• Residency Requirement: Visit at least once per year; long-term residency requires a minimum stay.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship after 10 years of continuous residency; applicants must demonstrate integration and language proficiency.

Spain

Italy

• Investment Options:

  • Government Bonds: Invest €2 million.

  • Company Shares: Invest €500,000 in an Italian company.

  • Startups: Invest €250,000 in an innovative startup.

  • Philanthropic Donation: Donate €1 million to a public-interest project.

• Residency Requirement: No requirement to reside in Italy for residency permits.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship after 10 years of continuous residency.

Malta

• Investment Options:

  • Government Contribution: €600,000 for a standard route (three years) or €750,000 for expedited processing (one year).

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth €700,000 or lease property at €16,000 annually.

  • Donation: €10,000 donation to a registered NGO.

• Residency Requirement: Residency of 12-36 months, depending on the route chosen.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship granted after the residency period, subject to stringent due diligence..

Cyprus

• Investment Options:

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth €300,000 or more.

• Residency Requirement: Visit Cyprus once every two years to maintain residency.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship after seven years of residency.

Turkey

• Investment Options:

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth $400,000 or more.

  • Capital Investment: Invest $500,000 in fixed capital.

  • Job Creation: Create 50 jobs for Turkish citizens.

• Residency Requirement: No obligation to reside in Turkey.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship granted within six months of investment.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Investment Options:

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth AED 5 million or more.

  • Business Investment: Invest AED 10 million in a business.

  • Outstanding Talent: Granted for exceptional contributions in fields such as science, art, and technology.

• Residency Requirement: None for Golden Visa holders; long-term visas are valid for 5 or 10 years.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship is rarely granted, available under exceptional circumstances.

Antigua and Barbuda

• Investment Options:

  • National Development Fund: Contribute $100,000.

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth $400,000 or more.

  • Business Investment: Invest $1.5 million in an approved business.

• Residency Requirement: Stay at least five days in the first five years.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship granted within three to four months.

Dominica

• Investment Options:

  • Economic Diversification Fund: Contribute $100,000.

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth $200,000 or more.

• Residency Requirement: None; applicants are not required to live in Dominica.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship granted within three months of investment.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

• Investment Options:

  • Sustainable Growth Fund: Contribute $150,000 for a single applicant.

  • Real Estate: Purchase property worth $200,000 or more.

• Residency Requirement: None required.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship granted within three to six months.

Australia

• Investment Options:

  • Significant Investor Visa: Invest AUD 5 million in complying investments.

  • Business Innovation and Investment Visa: Invest AUD 2.5 million or start an approved business.

• Residency Requirement: Spend at least 40 days per year in Australia for permanent residency.

• Path to Citizenship: Citizenship eligible after four years of continuous residency.