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Residency by Investment programs

Golden-visa and investor-residency programs — residency rights (and often a path to citizenship) via capital, real estate, or business investment. Coverage spans the full landscape — EU golden visas, Americas investor pathways, Gulf permanent residency, Asia-Pacific, and African retiree visas — with current rules as of May 2026.

Reference only — not legal or financial advice. Always verify with the relevant immigration authority.

Active programs35 countries

Andorra
Andorra Passive Residency & Active Residency
Active
From
$440K
Track
Temp → PR
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Argentina
Argentina Rentista & Investor Residency
Active
From
$2K
Track
Temp → PR
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Brazil
Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER)
Active
From
$100K
Track
Direct PR
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Chile
Chile Temporary Residence (Investor, Rentista, Pensionado)
Active
From
$1K
Track
Temp → PR
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Colombia
Colombia Investor (M-6/M-10) & Rentista Visas
Active
From
$1K
Track
Temp → PR
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica Residency (Inversionista, Rentista, Pensionado)
Active
From
$1K
Track
Temp → PR
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Cyprus
Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment
Active
From
$330K
Track
Direct PR
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Ecuador
Ecuador Investor & Rentista Residency
Active
From
$1K
Track
Direct PR
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Egypt
Egypt Residency by Bank Deposit
Active
From
$50K
Track
Temp → PR
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Greece
Greece Golden Visa (Permanent Residence Permit for Investors)
Active
From
$275K
Track
Direct PR
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES)
Active
From
$385K
Track
Temp → PR
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Hungary
Hungary Guest Investor Programme (GIP)
Active
From
$275K
Track
Temp → PR
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Indonesia
Indonesia Golden Visa & Second Home Visa
Active
From
$130K
Track
Temp → PR
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Italy
Italy Investor Visa (Visto Investitori)
Active
From
$275K
Track
Temp → PR
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Latvia
Latvia Residence Permit by Investment (Latvia Golden Visa)
Active
From
$55K
Track
Temp → PR
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Malaysia
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
Active
From
$130K
Track
Temp → PR
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Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Active
From
$16K
Track
Direct PR
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Mauritius
Mauritius Occupation Permit / Permanent Residence Permit / Premium Visa
Active
From
$18K
Track
Temp → PR
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Mexico
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (via Economic Solvency)
Active
From
$4K
Track
Temp → PR
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Monaco
Monaco Residency (Carte de Séjour)
Active
From
$550K
Track
Temp → PR
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Namibia
Namibia Residency by Investment / Retirement Permit
Active
From
$1K
Track
Direct PR
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New Zealand
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa
Active
From
$2.9M
Track
Direct PR
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Panama
Panama Qualified Investor Visa & Friendly Nations Visa
Active
From
$200K
Track
Direct PR
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Paraguay
Paraguay Permanent Residency by Investment (SUACE)
Active
From
$5K
Track
Direct PR
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Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa (Autorização de Residência para Atividade de Investimento — ARI)
Active
From
$275K
Track
Temp → PR
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency
Active
From
$1K
Track
Direct PR
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Singapore
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)
Active
From
$7.5M
Track
Direct PR
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South Africa
South Africa Financial/Retired Persons/Critical Skills Visas
Active
From
$2K
Track
Temp → PR
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South Korea
South Korea Investor / F-2 Long-Term Residency
Active
From
$450K
Track
Temp → PR
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Switzerland
Switzerland Lump-Sum Taxation Residency (Forfait Fiscal)
Active
From
$280K
Track
Temp → PR
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Thailand
Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa & Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa
Active
From
$19K
Track
Temp → PR
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Türkiye (Turkey)
Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit by Real Estate
Active
From
$200K
Track
Temp → PR
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United Arab Emirates
UAE Golden Visa (10-Year Residence Visa)
Active
From
$545K
Track
Temp → PR
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United States
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Active
From
$800K
Track
Direct PR
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Uruguay
Uruguay Residency (Rentista, Inversionista, Pensionado)
Active
From
$2K
Track
Direct PR
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Closed or paused4 countries

Documented for historical context — Spain (closed April 2025), Australia SIV (closed July 2024), Ireland IIP (closed Feb 2023), and Canada QIP (paused).