ResourcesResidency by Investment
RBIResidency 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
- From
- $440K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Argentina
Argentina Rentista & Investor Residency
- From
- $2K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Brazil
Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER)
- From
- $100K
- Track
- Direct PR
Chile
Chile Temporary Residence (Investor, Rentista, Pensionado)
- From
- $1K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Colombia
Colombia Investor (M-6/M-10) & Rentista Visas
- From
- $1K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Residency (Inversionista, Rentista, Pensionado)
- From
- $1K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Cyprus
Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment
- From
- $330K
- Track
- Direct PR
Ecuador
Ecuador Investor & Rentista Residency
- From
- $1K
- Track
- Direct PR
Egypt
Egypt Residency by Bank Deposit
- From
- $50K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Greece
Greece Golden Visa (Permanent Residence Permit for Investors)
- From
- $275K
- Track
- Direct PR
Hong Kong
Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES)
- From
- $385K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Hungary
Hungary Guest Investor Programme (GIP)
- From
- $275K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Indonesia
Indonesia Golden Visa & Second Home Visa
- From
- $130K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Italy
Italy Investor Visa (Visto Investitori)
- From
- $275K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Latvia
Latvia Residence Permit by Investment (Latvia Golden Visa)
- From
- $55K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Malaysia
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
- From
- $130K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
- From
- $16K
- Track
- Direct PR
Mauritius
Mauritius Occupation Permit / Permanent Residence Permit / Premium Visa
- From
- $18K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Mexico
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (via Economic Solvency)
- From
- $4K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Monaco
Monaco Residency (Carte de Séjour)
- From
- $550K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Namibia
Namibia Residency by Investment / Retirement Permit
- From
- $1K
- Track
- Direct PR
New Zealand
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa
- From
- $2.9M
- Track
- Direct PR
Panama
Panama Qualified Investor Visa & Friendly Nations Visa
- From
- $200K
- Track
- Direct PR
Paraguay
Paraguay Permanent Residency by Investment (SUACE)
- From
- $5K
- Track
- Direct PR
Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa (Autorização de Residência para Atividade de Investimento — ARI)
- From
- $275K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency
- From
- $1K
- Track
- Direct PR
Singapore
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)
- From
- $7.5M
- Track
- Direct PR
South Africa
South Africa Financial/Retired Persons/Critical Skills Visas
- From
- $2K
- Track
- Temp → PR
South Korea
South Korea Investor / F-2 Long-Term Residency
- From
- $450K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Switzerland
Switzerland Lump-Sum Taxation Residency (Forfait Fiscal)
- From
- $280K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Thailand
Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa & Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa
- From
- $19K
- Track
- Temp → PR
Türkiye (Turkey)
Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit by Real Estate
- From
- $200K
- Track
- Temp → PR
United Arab Emirates
UAE Golden Visa (10-Year Residence Visa)
- From
- $545K
- Track
- Temp → PR
United States
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- From
- $800K
- Track
- Direct PR
Uruguay
Uruguay Residency (Rentista, Inversionista, Pensionado)
- From
- $2K
- Track
- Direct PR
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).
Australia
Australia Significant Investor Visa (SIV) — Subclass 188
- From
- $3.3M
- Track
- Temp
Canada
Canada Start-Up Visa & Quebec Investor Program
- From
- $150K
- Track
- Direct PR
Ireland
Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP)
- From
- $550K
- Track
- Temp
Spain
Spain Golden Visa (Visado de Residencia para Inversores)
- From
- $550K
- Track
- Temp