Investment Migration Countries
Many countries now have citizenship-by-investment programs, known as golden visas, which offer investment options for families seeking a safety net and global opportunities. Investing in these programs can provide both short and long-term benefits, diversifying assets and lowering exposure to regional volatility. Check out the comprehensive list of available investment migration programs below.
European Citizenship by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Austria
Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy
24–36 months
Opportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution
Malta
EUR 738,000 investment
14–38 months
An attractive place in which to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links
North Macedonia
EUR 200,000
Two–five months
Free movement to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Türkiye, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others, as well as an e-visa to India
Türkiye
USD 400,000
120 days
Free movement to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Antigua and Barbuda
USD 100,000
Three–four months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to approximately 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Dominica
USD 100,000
Three months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide
Grenada
USD 150,000
Three–four months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including China, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
St. Kitts and Nevis
USD 250,000
Four months
Enjoy the full benefits of citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent.
St. Lucia
USD 100,000
Three–four months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
African Citizenship by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Egypt
USD 250,000
Nine–twelve months
The right of free movement to Egypt, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, among others
Middle Eastern Citizenship by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Jordan
USD 750,000
Three months
The right to live, work, and study in Jordan
European Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Austria
EUR 40,000 in liquid funds, German language skills, permanent accommodation, and more
One–three months
The right of free movement to Austria, the rest of the EU, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Cyprus
EUR 300,000
Two months
The right to live and study in Cyprus
Greece
EUR 250,000
One–two months
The right of free movement to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area
Ireland
EUR 1 million
Nine–twelve months
The right of free movement to Ireland and the Common Travel Area
Italy
EUR 250,000
Three–four months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
Jersey
GBP 1.75 million in real estate and GBP 250,000 in annual taxes
N/A
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Jersey
Latvia
EUR 60,000
One–three months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia
Luxembourg
EUR 500,000
Approximately six months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg
Malta
EUR 175,000
Four–six months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Malta
Monaco
EUR 500,000
Six–seven months (EU citizens) Eight–nine months (non-EU citizens)
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco
Montenegro
No minimum investment
Approximately one month
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Montenegro
Netherlands
EUR 1.25 million
Three–five months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the Netherlands
Portugal
EUR 250,000
Over 18 months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal
Spain
EUR 500,000
Approximately 20 days
The right to live, work, and study in Spain, and free movement to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
Switzerland
CHF 250,000 in annual taxes
Three–six months
First-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities
United Kingdom
Innovative, scaling business
One–eight weeks
The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom
American Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Canada
Innovative start-up business
12–31 months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Canada
Panama
USD 100,000
30 days, or four–six months
The right to live, work, and study in Panama
United States of America
USD 800,000
30–36 months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA
Asia-Pacific Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Australia
AUD 2.5 million (Investor Stream)
12 months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia
Hong Kong
No minimum investment
Four–eight months
Strategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China
Malaysia
MYR 1 million
Three–six months
Long-term multiple-entry visas enabling the applicants and their families to live in Malaysia
New Zealand
NZD 5 million
Eight–nine months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand
Singapore
SGD 10 million
Nine–twelve months
World-class education, healthcare, and transport systems
Thailand
THB 900,000
Two–three months
Long-term, privilege multiple-entry permit as well as luxury, VIP treatment
African Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Mauritius
USD 375,000
Six–eight months
The right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius
Namibia
USD 365,000
Three months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Namibia
Middle Eastern Residence by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
United Arab Emirates
AED 2 million
Over eight weeks
The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE
European Citizenship by Investment Programs
Austria
Minimum capital
Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy
Processing time
24–36 months
Key benefit
Opportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution
Malta
Minimum capital
EUR 738,000 investment
Processing time
14–38 months
Key benefit
An attractive place in which to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links
North Macedonia
Minimum capital
EUR 200,000
Processing time
Two–five months
Key benefit
Free movement to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Türkiye, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others, as well as an e-visa to India
Türkiye
Minimum capital
USD 400,000
Processing time
120 days
Key benefit
Free movement to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs
Antigua and Barbuda
Minimum capital
USD 100,000
Processing time
Three–four months
Key benefit
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to approximately 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Dominica
Minimum capital
USD 100,000
Processing time
Three months
Key benefit
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide
Grenada
Minimum capital
USD 150,000
Processing time
Three–four months
Key benefit
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including China, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
St. Kitts and Nevis
Minimum capital
USD 250,000
Processing time
Four months
Key benefit
Enjoy the full benefits of citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent.
St. Lucia
Minimum capital
USD 100,000
Processing time
Three–four months
Key benefit
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
African Citizenship by Investment Program
Egypt
Minimum capital
USD 250,000
Processing time
Nine–twelve months
Key benefit
The right of free movement to Egypt, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, among others
Middle Eastern Citizenship by Investment Program
Jordan
Minimum capital
USD 750,000
Processing time
Three months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study in Jordan
European Residence by Investment Programs
Austria
Minimum capital
EUR 40,000 in liquid funds, German language skills, permanent accommodation, and more
Processing time
One–three months
Key benefit
The right of free movement to Austria, the rest of the EU, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Cyprus
Minimum capital
EUR 300,000
Processing time
Two months
Key benefit
The right to live and study in Cyprus
Greece
Minimum capital
EUR 250,000
Processing time
One–two months
Key benefit
The right of free movement to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area
Ireland
Minimum capital
EUR 1 million
Processing time
Nine–twelve months
Key benefit
The right of free movement to Ireland and the Common Travel Area
Italy
Minimum capital
EUR 250,000
Processing time
Three–four months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
Jersey
Minimum capital
GBP 1.75 million in real estate and GBP 250,000 in annual taxes
Processing time
N/A
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Jersey
Latvia
Minimum capital
EUR 60,000
Processing time
One–three months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia
Luxembourg
Minimum capital
EUR 500,000
Processing time
Approximately six months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg
Malta
Minimum capital
EUR 175,000
Processing time
Four–six months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Malta
Monaco
Minimum capital
EUR 500,000
Processing time
Six–seven months (EU citizens) Eight–nine months (non-EU citizens)
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco
Montenegro
Minimum capital
No minimum investment
Processing time
Approximately one month
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Montenegro
Netherlands
Minimum capital
EUR 1.25 million
Processing time
Three–five months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the Netherlands
Portugal
Minimum capital
EUR 250,000
Processing time
Over 18 months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal
Spain
Minimum capital
EUR 500,000
Processing time
Three–five months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study in Spain, and free movement to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
Switzerland
Minimum capital
CHF 250,000 in annual taxes
Processing time
Three–six months
Key benefit
First-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities
United Kingdom
Minimum capital
Innovative, scaling business
Processing time
One–eight weeks
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom
American Residence by Investment Programs
Canada
Minimum capital
Innovative start-up business
Processing time
12–31 months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Canada
Panama
Minimum capital
USD 100,000
Processing time
30 days, or four–six months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study in Panama
United States of America
Minimum capital
USD 800,000
Processing time
30–36 months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA
Asia-Pacific Residence by Investment Programs
Australia
Minimum capital
AUD 2.5 million (Investor Stream)
Processing time
12 months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia
Hong Kong
Minimum capital
No minimum investment
Processing time
Four–eight months
Key benefit
Strategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China
Malaysia
Minimum capital
MYR 1 million
Processing time
Three–six months
Key benefit
Long-term multiple-entry visas enabling the applicants and their families to live in Malaysia
New Zealand
Minimum capital
NZD 5 million
Processing time
Eight–nine months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand
Singapore
Minimum capital
SGD 10 million
Processing time
Nine–twelve months
Key benefit
World-class education, healthcare, and transport systems
Thailand
Minimum capital
THB 900,000
Processing time
Two–three months
Key benefit
Long-term, privilege multiple-entry permit as well as luxury, VIP treatment
African Residence by Investment Programs
Mauritius
Minimum capital
USD 375,000
Processing time
Six–eight months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius
Namibia
Minimum capital
USD 365,000
Processing time
Three months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Namibia
Middle Eastern Residence by Investment Program
United Arab Emirates
Minimum capital
AED 2 million
Processing time
Over eight weeks
Key benefit
The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE
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