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Golden Visa: the complete 2026 guide

Residency by investment: definition, programmes, amounts, required presence and pitfalls to avoid.

Illustrative photo: visa page of a passport, covered with stamps and a residence permit
Photo: Jon Rawlinson — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY)

What is a golden visa?

A “golden visa” is a residence permit obtained in exchange for an investment in the host country (real estate, funds, a business, a donation). It does not confer nationality, but a right to stay — often renewable and eventually leading to permanent residence and then citizenship. It differs from citizenship by investment (CBI), which directly grants a passport.

The main programmes in 2026

Thresholds and routes vary widely from one country to another. Our comparison tool keeps them up to date; here are the main benchmarks:

  • Country: Min. investment · Route · Access
  • 🇬🇷 Greece: about €250,0001 · Real estate (outside major cities) · EU residence
  • 🇵🇹 Portugal: about €500,0002 · Investment funds · EU residence → nationality after 10 years3
  • 🇦🇪 Emirates: about €520,0004 · Real estate (eligible mortgage/payment plan) · Golden Visa 10 years5
  • 🇲🇺 Mauritius: about $375,0006 · Real estate or business activity · Renewable residence
  • 🇪🇸 Spain: — · Real estate route abolished (2025) · See digital nomad visa

→ Open the full golden visa comparison tool

How to choose

  • Goal: mobility, taxation, plan B, access to the EU or simply a right to stay?
  • Required presence: some programmes impose no presence at all (Emirates, Greece), others do.
  • Type of investment: real estate (can be resold), funds (more liquid), donation (non-recoverable).
  • Path to nationality: Portugal remains one of the fastest EU routes (10 years3).

A golden visa does not automatically change your tax residency. Obtaining a residence permit and becoming a tax resident of another country are two separate processes.

Frequently asked questions

Does a golden visa give you a passport?

No: it gives a right of residence. A passport may be obtained later through naturalisation, or directly through a citizenship by investment (CBI) programme.

Which golden visa is the cheapest?

Greece is among the most accessible (from about €250,0001 through real estate in areas outside the major cities).

Do you have to live in the country with a golden visa?

It depends on the programme: some (Emirates, Greece) impose no minimum presence, others require a few days a year.

Programmes by country

Published facts currently in force, with their source and, where available, their verification date; a country without a published fact does not appear.

  • Andorra

  • Antigua and Barbuda

    • more than5 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The passport will be valid for a period of 5 years and will be considered for renewal subject to the recipient having spent a total of 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda, since gaining citizenship, within the 5 year period. »

      Source: cip.gov.ag

    • 5 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The passport will be valid for a period of 5 years and will be considered for renewal subject to the recipient having spent a total of 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda, since gaining citizenship, within the 5 year period. — Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua and Barbuda, « Antigua and Barbuda Passport ». »

      Source: cip.gov.ag

    • Antigua and Barbuda: minimum contribution to the National Development Fund$230,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Acquisition of citizenship under the NDF investment option requires a contribution to the National Development Fund in the minimum sum of US$230,000 per application. »

      Source: cip.gov.ag

    • Antigua and Barbuda: minimum real estate investment qualifying for citizenshipfrom$260,000Show source
      « Applicants to the Citizenship by Investment Programme who choose this option will be required to make an investment of US$260,000 for a family of six (6) or more (i.e. minimum number of persons per application is 6). »

      Source: cip.gov.ag

  • Bahamas

    • Bahamas: minimum asset holding period required for economic permanent residencefrom10 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « To qualify for economic Permanent Residency status, individuals must make a minimum investment of $1.0 million, either through real estate investments or the purchase of Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. In both cases, the asset must be held for a minimum of 10 years. »

      Source: immigration.gov.bs

    • Bahamas: approximate equivalent of the minimum investment for permanent residenceabout€1,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « To qualify for economic Permanent Residency status, individuals must make a minimum investment of $1.0 million, either through real estate investments or the purchase of Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. — Bahamas Department of Immigration. Montant légal : BS$ 1 000 000 (parité fixe 1 BSD = 1 USD). »

      Source: immigration.gov.bs

    • Bahamas: minimum investment qualifying for economic permanent residencefrom$1,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « To qualify for economic Permanent Residency status, individuals must make a minimum investment of $1.0 million, either through real estate investments or the purchase of Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. In both cases, the asset must be held for a minimum of 10 years. — Bahamas Department of Immigration, « Permanent Residence » (seuil relevé de 750 000 $ à 1 000 000 $ au 1er janvier 2025). »

      Source: immigration.gov.bs

    • Bahamas: home purchase value qualifying for accelerated processing of the application$1,500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Financially independent individuals or investors who are legitimate owners of a residence in The Bahamas – please note that persons purchasing a residence for BS$1.5 million or more will get speedy consideration — Government of The Bahamas, « Apply for Permanent Residence in The Bahamas » (Eligibility). »

      Source: bahamas.gov.bs

    • Bahamas — economic permanent residence: application processing fee$200Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « For processing application for permits and certificates $200 »

      Source: immigration.gov.bs

    • Bahamas — economic permanent residence (s. 17A): certificate fee without the right to work$20,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « without the right to engage in gainful occupation. $20,000 »

      Source: immigration.gov.bs

    • Bahamas — economic permanent residence (s. 17A): certificate fee with right to work$25,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « with the right to engage in gainful occupation in his own business $25,000 »

      Source: immigration.gov.bs

    • Bahamas — economic permanent residence: real estate investment thresholdfrom$750,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « $750,000 qualifying threshold »

      Source: tribune242.com

    • Bahamas — permanent residence: real estate threshold for accelerated processingfrom$1,500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « a real estate purchase valued at $1.5m or above »

      Source: tribune242.com

  • Bahrain

    • Bahrain: minimum documented salary for the Golden Residency for foreign residents (employees)fromBHD 2,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A clear copy of the applicant's salary certificate (minimum 2000 BHD) »

      Source: Ministry of Interior — Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (portail bahrain.bh), « Golden Residency for Foreign Residents in Bahrain (Employees/Retirees) »

    • Bahrain: minimum property value qualifying for the self-sponsored residence permitBHD 50,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Certified copy of ownership title deed (property value not less than 50,000 BHD) »

      Source: npra.gov.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – processing timeabout40 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 40 Working Days : Service Processing Time »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – maximum permit durationup to10 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « durations of two, five, and ten years »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – 10-year permit feeBHD 600Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 600 : 10 Years residence permit »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – 2-year permit feeBHD 200Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 200: 2-year residence permit »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – 5-year permit feeBHD 400Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 400: 5-year residence permit »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – application feeBHD 5Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 5 : Application fee (Non-refundable) »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – self-sponsorship – minimum property valuefromBHD 50,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « property value not less than 50,000 BHD »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – Golden Residency – processing timeabout5 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 5 working days »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – Golden Residency – permit duration10 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 10 years golden residency fee »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – Golden Residency – application feeBHD 5Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 5 : Application fee (Non-refundable) »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – Golden Residency – 10-year residence feeBHD 300Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 300 : 10 years golden residency fee »

      Source: bahrain.bh

    • Bahrain – Golden Residency – minimum real estate investmentfromBHD 130,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « from 530,555 (BHD 200,000) to USD 345,000(BHD 130,000) »

      Source: kyodonewsprwire.jp

  • Cayman Islands

    • Cayman Islands: investment required for the residency certificateKYD 1,000,000Show source
      « […] and you have invested the sum of one million dollars, of which at least five hundred thousand dollars is in developed real estate in Grand Cayman — Caymanian Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (SL 16 of 2026), Schedule 5, Part B, 5(a). Montant légal : CI$ 1 000 000. »

      Source: my.egov.ky

    • Cayman Islands: approximate equivalent of the investment requiredabout$1,200,000Show source
      « […] and you have invested the sum of one million dollars, of which at least five hundred thousand dollars is in developed real estate in Grand Cayman, and that you continue to maintain that level of investment — Caymanian Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (SL 16 of 2026), Schedule 5, Part B, 5(a). Montant légal : CI$ 1 000 000 (≈ 1 219 500 US$ par la parité fixe). »

      Source: my.egov.ky

    • Cayman Islands: reference annual income required of the certificate holderabout$146,000Show source
      « Persons who hold a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means issued under section 41 of the Act — 5. A declaration that (a) if you reside in Grand Cayman (i) you have a continuous source of annual income of no less than one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, without the need to engage in employment in the Cayman Islands — Caymanian Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (SL 16 of 2026), Schedule 5, Part B. Montant légal : CI$ 120 000 (1 KYD = 1,2195 USD, parité fixe) ≈ 146 341 US$. »

      Source: my.egov.ky

    • Cayman Islands — residency certificate for persons of independent means: duration25 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 25 years, renewable »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — 25-year residency certificate: application feeKYD 500Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The fee to make an application for a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means is CI$500 (US$609.75) and if the application is approved there is an issue fee of CI$20,000 (US$24,390.24). »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — 25-year residency certificate: issue feeKYD 20,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « if the application is approved there is an issue fee of CI$20,000 (US$24,390.24). »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — 25-year residency certificate: annual fee per dependantKYD 1,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « For each dependent named in the Certificate there is also a fee of CI$1,000 (US$1,219.51) per annum. »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — 25-year residency certificate: minimum investmentfromKYD 1,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « he has invested at least CI$1,000,000 (US$1,200,000) in Grand Cayman of which at least CI$500,000 (US$610,000) must be in developed real estate »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — permanent residence (independent means): application feeKYD 500Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Application fee: CI$500 (US$609.75) »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — permanent residence (independent means): issue feeKYD 100,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « If the application is approved there is a one-time issue fee of CI$100,000 (US$121,951.22). »

      Source: ogier.com

    • Cayman Islands — permanent residence (independent means): real estate investmentfromKYD 2,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « invested CI$2,000,000(US$2,400,000) in developed real estate in the Cayman Islands »

      Source: ogier.com

  • Costa Rica

    • $1,000
    • Costa Rica: minimum capital for the investor category$150,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Para la categoría de inversionistas, se establece un nuevo rango de inversión, con un capital no inferior a ciento cincuenta mil dólares estadounidenses (US$150 000,00), en bienes inmuebles, acciones, valores, y proyectos productivos o proyectos de interés nacional. — Ley N° 9996 « Ley para la atracción de inversionistas, rentistas y pensionados » (2021), texte publié par l'Asamblea Legislativa. Extrait relevé via l'indexation du PDF officiel (téléchargement direct impossible depuis ce poste). »

      Source: asamblea.go.cr

    • $2,500
    • Costa Rica — investor residence: permit duration (renewable)about2 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « puede renovarse de manera bianual »

      Source: elfinancierocr.com

    • Costa Rica — investor residence: DGME application fee$30Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « también deben cancelar $30 por concepto de solicitud »

      Source: elfinancierocr.com

    • Costa Rica — investor residence: contribution to the Fondo Social de Migración$25Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « También es necesario pagar $25 cuyo destino es el Fondo Social de Migración. »

      Source: elfinancierocr.com

    • Costa Rica — investor residence (Law 9996): minimum investmentfrom$150,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « una inversión no menor a $150.000 »

      Source: elfinancierocr.com

  • Cyprus

    • Cyprus: investment qualifying for the permanent residence permitabout€300,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « In line with the provisions of Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, the Minister of Interior […] has decided to issue an Immigration Permit to third country applicants in cases of investments that meet the requirements of this policy. […] The applicant must invest at least €300,000 in one of the following investment categories: Purchase of a house or apartment from a development company, which must be a first sale worth at least €300,000 (plus VAT). […] The applicant should, in addition to the investment […], be able to prove that he has at his disposal a personal secure annual income of at least €50,000. This annual income increases by €15,000 for his/her spouse and by €10,000 for each of his/her or his/her spouse’s dependent minor child. — Migration Department (Deputy Ministry of Migration), « Immigration Permits for Investors » (29 décembre 2025). »

      Source: gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): announced processing timeabout2 monthsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The estimated examination period for the application, starting from the submission date of the completed application, is approximately two (2) months. »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): validity of the residence card10 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The residence permit (card), however, has an expiry date of ten years from the date of its issuance »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): application filing fee€500Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A fee of €500 is charged upon application submission, »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): registration certificate (ARC) fee per person€70Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « as well as a fee of €70 for each person included in the application for issuing the Alien Registration Certificate (ARC), »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): minimum investment, purchase of other real estatefrom€300,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « or a combination thereof, with a total value of €300,000. »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): minimum investment, units in Cypriot collective investment undertakingsfrom€300,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Investment worth €300,000 in units of Cyprus Investment Organization Collective Investments »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): minimum investment, purchase of a new homefrom€300,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « a first sale worth at least €300,000 (plus VAT) »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

    • Cyprus – permanent residence 6(2): minimum investment, share capital of a Cypriot companyfrom€300,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « An Initial investment worth €300,000 in the share capital of a newly registered company in the Republic of Cyprus »

      Source: moi.gov.cy

  • Dominica

    • Dominica: minimum contribution to the Economic Diversification Fundabout$200,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « To qualify for Dominican citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment Programme, applicants must make a non-refundable contribution starting at US$200,000 for the main applicant to the EDF. »

      Source: cbiu.gov.dm

  • Georgia

    • about€100,000
    • 365 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Ordinance of the Government of Georgia No 255 — On Approval of the List of Countries Whose Citizens May Enter Georgia without a Visa — 1. Citizens of the countries listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for one full year. — Legislative Herald of Georgia (la France figure dans l'annexe). »

      Source: matsne.gov.ge

    • Georgia — temporary residence permit through real estate: duration1 yearVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « one-year property-based permit »

      Source: ybcase.com

    • Georgia — temporary residence permit through real estate: minimum valuefrom$150,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « proof of real estate worth at least USD 150,000 »

      Source: ybcase.com

    • Georgia — investor residence permit: duration5 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « grants a five-year temporary permit »

      Source: ybcase.com

    • Georgia — investor residence permit: minimum investmentfrom$300,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « starting from USD 300,000 »

      Source: ybcase.com

  • Greece

    • Greece, Golden Visa: former threshold in the rest of the country, before law 5100/2024from€250,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « αύξηση από 250.000€ σε 400.000€ »

      Source: stegasi.gov.gr

    • Greece, Golden Visa: real estate investment threshold in the rest of the countryfrom€400,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « αύξηση από 250.000€ σε 400.000€ »

      Source: stegasi.gov.gr

    • Greece, Golden Visa: former threshold in high-demand areas, before law 5100/2024from€500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « αυξάνεται το όριο ελάχιστης επένδυσης σε ακίνητα... από 500.000€ σε 800.000€ »

      Source: stegasi.gov.gr

    • Greece, Golden Visa: real estate investment threshold in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and populous islands€800,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « αυξάνεται το όριο ελάχιστης επένδυσης σε ακίνητα... από 500.000€ σε 800.000€ »

      Source: stegasi.gov.gr

    • Greece – Golden Visa: duration of the initial permit5 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « πενταετούς αρχικής μόνιμης άδειας διαμονής »

      Source: newmoney.gr

    • Greece – Golden Visa: minimum purchase of a listed building to be restoredfrom€250,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « διακόσιες πενήντα (250.000) ευρώ »

      Source: newmoney.gr

    • Greece – Golden Visa: minimum purchase of a property converted to residential usefrom€250,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « με ελάχιστη αξία κτήσης αυτής κατά το χρόνο απόκτησής της τις διακόσιες πενήντα (250.000) ευρώ. »

      Source: migration.gov.gr

    • Greece – Golden Visa: minimum real estate purchase in a high-demand areafrom€800,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « του άρθρου 100 του ν. 5038/2023 καθορίζονται σε οκτακόσιες χιλιάδες (800.000) ευρώ. »

      Source: migration.gov.gr

    • Greece – Golden Visa: minimum real estate purchase in the rest of the countryfrom€400,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « της περ. δ) της παρ. 1 καθορίζονται σε τετρακόσιες χιλιάδες (400.000) ευρώ. »

      Source: migration.gov.gr

  • Grenada

    • Grenada: National Transformation Fund contribution for a single applicant or a couple$235,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « NTF DONATION Individual Applicant Main Applicant + Spouse Family of four family members Family over four family members Required Contribution Amount USD 235,000 USD 235,000 USD 235,000 (Except for siblings, parents, and grandparents age 55yrs and under) USD 235,000 plus USD 25,000/50,000 per additional dependant after the third dependant, additional sibling USD 75,000 »

      Source: Investment Migration Agency Grenada, « Becoming a Citizen — Fees and Costs »

    • Grenada: amount applicable to the real estate option for a single applicantfrom$270,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Single Applicant USD 350,000 / 270,000 USD 50,000 »

      Source: Investment Migration Agency Grenada, « Becoming a Citizen — Fees and Costs »

  • Hong Kong

    • Hong Kong: minimum net investment under the investor programmeHK$30,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « An Applicant must make investment of a minimum of HK$30 million Net (or equivalent in foreign currencies) in the Permissible investment assets. Assets acquired before the launch date of the Scheme shall not be counted towards the fulfillment of minimum investment threshold. […] net assets […] with a Market value of not less than HK$30 million Net (or equivalent in foreign currencies) throughout the six months preceding the date he lodged his application for Net Asset Assessment — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (InvestHK / Immigration Department), « Eligibility Criteria ». »

      Source: newcies.gov.hk

    • 30,000,000Show source
      « An Applicant must make investment of a minimum of HK$30 million Net (or equivalent in foreign currencies) in the Permissible investment assets. — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, « Eligibility Criteria ». »

      Source: newcies.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong: approximate equivalent of the investor programme thresholdabout$3,800,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « An Applicant must make investment of a minimum of HK$30 million Net (or equivalent in foreign currencies) in the Permissible investment assets. — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, « Eligibility Criteria ». 30 M HK$ ≈ 3,85 M US$ (parité quasi fixe 7,8 HKD/USD). »

      Source: newcies.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – minimum net assetsfromHK$30,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Net assets of not less than HK$30 million Net throughout six months preceding the application for Net Asset Assessment »

      Source: newcies.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – processing time for approval-in-principle (ImmD)about21 daysVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « the ImmD will generally complete the assessment in around three weeks »

      Source: info.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – processing time for the net asset assessment (InvestHK)about21 daysVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « InvestHK will generally complete the assessment in around three weeks »

      Source: info.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – duration of the initial permitup to24 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « normally be granted for not more than 24 months »

      Source: newcies.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – residence before applying for permanent residencefrom7 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong of not less than 7 years »

      Source: newcies.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – minimum total investmentfromHK$30,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Eligible applicants must invest a minimum of HK$30 million in the permissible investment assets »

      Source: info.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – cap on real estate countedup toHK$10,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « is subject to an aggregate cap of HK$10 million »

      Source: info.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – placement in the CIES investment portfoliofromHK$3,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « placing HK$3 million into a new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Investment Portfolio »

      Source: info.gov.hk

    • Hong Kong – New CIES – minimum price of an eligible residential propertyfromHK$50,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « the transaction price of a single property must be HK$50 million or above »

      Source: info.gov.hk

  • Hungary

  • Italy

    • Italy, investor visa: investment threshold in an innovative start-upfrom€250,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « € 250,000 in an Italian innovative startup »

      Source: investorvisa.mise.gov.it

    • Italy – Investor Visa: duration of the first residence permit2 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « long-term biennial investor residence permit and renewable for additional periods of three years »

      Source: ambpretoria.esteri.it

    • Italy – Investor Visa: minimum philanthropic donationfrom€1,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « philanthropic donation of at least 1 million euros to support a project of public interest »

      Source: ambpretoria.esteri.it

    • Italy – Investor Visa: minimum investment in government bondsfrom€2,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 2 million euros in government bonds with a residual maturity of no less than two years »

      Source: ambpretoria.esteri.it

    • Italy – Investor Visa: minimum investment in an Italian companyfrom€500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 500 thousand euros in a joint-stock company »

      Source: ambpretoria.esteri.it

    • Italy – Investor Visa: minimum investment in an innovative start-upfrom€250,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 250 thousand euros in an innovative start-up included in the official list »

      Source: ambpretoria.esteri.it

  • Malaysia

    • $150,000Show source
      « Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD150,000 in any Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. »

      Source: mm2h.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Gold – fixed depositfrom$500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD500,000 in any Malaysian financial institution »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Gold – duration of the pass15 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « MM2H pass for a period of 15 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Gold – participation feeMYR 3,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A participating fee of RM3,000 for every principal application (one-off). »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Gold – minimum property purchasefromMYR 1,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Value of the purchased residence should be RM 1 million or above. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Gold – pass renewal feeMYR 3,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The fee for renewal pass is RM3,000 for principal and dependents. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Platinum – fixed depositfrom$1,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD 1 million in any Malaysian financial institution »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Platinum – pass duration20 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Platinum – participation feeMYR 200,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A participating fee of RM200,000 for every principal application (one-off). »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Platinum – minimum property purchasefromMYR 2,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Value of the purchased residence should be RM 2 million or above. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Platinum – pass renewal feeMYR 5,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The fee for renewal pass is RM5,000 for principal and dependents. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H – minimum annual presencefrom90 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Silver – fixed depositfrom$150,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD150,000 in any Malaysian financial institution »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Silver – pass duration5 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Silver – participation feeMYR 1,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Silver – minimum property purchasefromMYR 600,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

    • Malaysia – MM2H Silver – pass renewal feeMYR 1,500Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The fee for renewal pass is RM1,500 for principal and dependents. »

      Source: motac.gov.my

  • Malta

    • Malta: minimum annual rent for a property eligible for the MPRPfrom€14,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Applicants must satisfy the MPRP property requirement by either renting a qualifying residential property in Malta, including Gozo, for a minimum annual rent of €14,000, or purchasing a qualifying residential property for a minimum value of €375,000. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta: mandatory donation to a local non-governmental organisation (MPRP)€2,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « applicants must make a donation of €2,000 to a local NGO registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations and active in the philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport or animal welfare sectors. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta: government contribution under the MPRP€37,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « As part of the application, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €60,000 and a Government contribution of €37,000. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta: minimum purchase value of a property eligible for the MPRP€375,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Applicants must satisfy the MPRP property requirement by either renting a qualifying residential property in Malta, including Gozo, for a minimum annual rent of €14,000, or purchasing a qualifying residential property for a minimum value of €375,000. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta: minimum capital assets required of the MPRP applicant, including €150,000 in financial assetsfrom€500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « They must also show that they have capital assets of not less than €500,000, out of which €150,000 must be financial assets, or not less than €650,000, out of which €75,000 must be financial assets. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta: non-refundable administrative fee under the MPRP€60,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « As part of the application, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €60,000 and a Government contribution of €37,000. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta: fee per adult dependant under the MPRP, excluding the spouse€7,500Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A fee of €7,500 applies for each adult dependant, excluding the spouse. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: contribution to the State if a property is purchased€30,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « pay a Government contribution of €30,000 if purchasing a property or €60,000 if leasing a property »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: contribution to the State if a property is rented€60,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « pay a Government contribution of €30,000 if purchasing a property or €60,000 if leasing a property »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: stated processing timeabout6 monthsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « a 4 to 6 month processing time from the submission of a complete and correct application »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: mandatory donation to a local NGO€2,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « make a donation of €2,000 to a local philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport or animal welfare NGO »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: initial validity of the residence card5 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The residence card, however, is initially valid for a period of 5 years, but is renewable. »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: administrative fee€50,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €50,000 »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: additional contribution per dependant€10,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « pay €10,000 for each and every dependant of the Main Applicant »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: minimum annual rent (alternative to purchase)from€14,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « rent a property for a minimum of €14,000 in Malta or Gozo »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

    • Malta – MPRP: minimum value of the purchased propertyfrom€375,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « purchase a property for a minimum value of €375,000 in Malta or Gozo »

      Source: residencymalta.gov.mt

  • Mauritius

    • Mauritius, investor occupation permit: investment required under the first option$100,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 2.2 Criteria — An Investor may apply for an OP (Investor) under two options: (i) Option 1 - Investor USD 100,000 ; (ii) Option 2 - Investor for Innovative Start-Ups. 2.2.1 Option 1: Investor USD 100,000 — Initial investment of USD 100,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency […] 4. Self-Employed — 4.2 Criteria 1. Initial investment of USD 50,000, or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency, provided that the self-employed is engaged in the services sector only — EDB Mauritius, « Occupation Permit Guidelines ». »

      Source: business.edbmauritius.org

    • $2,000Show source
      « The Retired Non-Citizen should undertake a transfer of an initial sum of at least USD 2,000 into a local bank within 60 days from the issuance of the residence permit; and »

      Source: business.edbmauritius.org

    • Mauritius: minimum acquisition price of a property under an approved scheme granting a residence permitfrom$375,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « a non-citizen, who purchases – (a) an immovable property under the Integrated Resort Scheme, Real Estate Scheme, Invest Hotel Scheme, Property Development Scheme or Smart City Scheme; or (b) an apartment used, or available for use, as a residence in a building of at least 2 floors above ground floor, – for a purchase price of at least USD 375,000, or its equivalent in any other hard convertible foreign currency, where the exchange rate to be used to calculate the US Dollar equivalent shall be the selling rate in force at the time of signature of the title deed shall be eligible for an RP. »

      Source: business.edbmauritius.org

    • Mauritius — residence permit through property acquisition (PDS/Smart City)from$375,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « invested more than USD375,000 or its equivalent in any freely convertible foreign currency »

      Source: sovereigngroup.com

    • Mauritius — investor residence permit (business)from$375,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « A foreign investor who invests at least USD375,000, or its equivalent in freely convertible currency, in a qualifying business activity is eligible to apply for a permanent Residence Permit. An exclusive 20-year residency is granted to ensure that the investor has time to settle and make the business productive in the long term. »

      Source: sovereigngroup.com

  • Monaco

    • about€500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026

  • New Zealand

    • New Zealand: minimum presence in New Zealand, Active Investor Plus Visa (Balanced category)from105 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « you must spend at least 105 days in New Zealand as a holder of a resident visa during the 60-month investment period. »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

    • New Zealand: minimum presence in New Zealand, Active Investor Plus Visa (Growth category)from21 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « you must spend at least 21 days in New Zealand as a holder of a resident visa during the 36-month investment period. »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

    • New Zealand: investment period of the Active Investor Plus Visa (Growth category)from36 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « you must keep at least NZD $5 million in acceptable investments in New Zealand for 36 months. »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

    • New Zealand: investment period for the Active Investor Plus Visa (Balanced category)from60 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « you must keep at least NZD $10 million in acceptable investments in New Zealand for 60 months. »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

    • New Zealand: minimum investment for the Active Investor Plus Visa (Balanced category)fromNZ$10,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « NZD $10 million for the Balanced category »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

    • New Zealand: displayed cost of the Active Investor Plus Visa ("from" amount)fromNZ$27,470Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « From NZD $27470 »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

    • New Zealand: minimum investment for the Active Investor Plus Visa (Growth category)fromNZ$5,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « You must invest at least NZD $5 million for the Growth category »

      Source: Immigration New Zealand, « Active Investor Plus Visa »

  • Oman

  • Panama

    • Panama: minimum value of the property granting residency by investmentabout$200,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « b. Por razones de inversión en un inmueble: […] con un valor mínimo de 200,000.00 (doscientos mil). — Servicio Nacional de Migración, permis de résident provisoire des nationaux de pays spécifiques (Decreto Ejecutivo 226 de 2021). »

      Source: migracion.gob.pa

    • Panama — qualified investor: time for the immigration decisionabout30 daysVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Up to 30 business days for the immigration decision »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: fee payable to the National Immigration Service$5,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 5,000 to the National Treasury and USD 5,000 to the National Immigration Service »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: payment to the National Treasury$5,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 5,000 to the National Treasury and USD 5,000 to the National Immigration Service »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: fee per dependant$2,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 1,000 to the National Treasury and USD 1,000 to Immigration for each dependent included »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: fixed-term deposit with a private bankfrom$750,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 750,000 through private banking »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: fixed-term deposit with a public bankfrom$500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 500,000 at Banco Nacional or Caja de Ahorros »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: securities through the Panama Stock Exchangefrom$500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Inversión mínima de $500,000.00; »

      Source: ey.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: first-sale real estatefrom$300,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « split into first sale (USD 300,000) and secondary market (USD 500,000) »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

    • Panama — qualified investor: real estate on the secondary marketfrom$500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « split into first sale (USD 300,000) and secondary market (USD 500,000) »

      Source: kraemerlaw.com

  • Paraguay

    • about€70,000
    • Paraguay — Investor Pass: statutory time limit for issuing the CIE certificateup to5 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Bajo la Resolución 283, la CIE debe emitirse en un plazo máximo de 5 (cinco) días hábiles desde la recepción completa de la solicitud, salvo que existan observaciones. »

      Source: ferrere.com

    • Paraguay — Investor Pass: financial instruments routefrom$200,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 200.000 »

      Source: ferrere.com

    • Paraguay — Investor Pass: real estate routefrom$200,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 200.000 »

      Source: ferrere.com

    • Paraguay — Investor Pass: productive investment routefrom$70,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 70.000 »

      Source: ferrere.com

    • Paraguay — Investor Pass: tourism routefrom$150,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « USD 150.000 »

      Source: ferrere.com

  • Portugal

    • Portugal: investment threshold granting the residence permit for investmentabout€500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Subalínea vii) Transferência de capitais no montante igual ou superior a € 500 000, destinados à aquisição de partes de organismos de investimento coletivo não imobiliários, que sejam constituídos ao abrigo da legislação portuguesa, cuja maturidade, no momento do investimento, seja de, pelo menos, cinco anos e, pelo menos, 60% do valor dos investimentos seja concretizado em sociedades comerciais sediadas em Portugal […] A atividade de investimento não se pode destinar, direta ou indiretamente, ao investimento imobiliário. — AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo), « Autorização de Residência para Investimento – Art. 90.º-A » (Lei n.º 23/2007). »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: application receipt and review fee€773.74Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Receção e Análise do pedido de Concessão ou Renovação de Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI), incluindo a receção e análise de pedido de concessão ou renovação de AR para Reagrupamento Familiar (RF) do titular do direito de Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI), nos termos dos Artigos 90.º-A n.os 1 e 2, 76.º n.º 2, 78.º, 80.º e 98.º € 773,74 € 580,31 »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: permit issuance fee (investor)€7,730.11Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Art.º 90-A, n.º 1 Concessão Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI) € 7.730,11 »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: issuance fee per reunited family member€7,730.11Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Art.º 98.º Concessão de Autorização de Residência (AR) para familiares reagrupados com titulares de Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI) € 7.730,11 »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: renewal fee per family member€3,865.79Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Renovação de Autorização de Residência (AR) para familiares reagrupados 3.865,79 »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: permit renewal fee (investor)€3,865.79Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Art.º 90-A, n.º 2 Renovação de Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI) € 3.865,79 €2.899,34 »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: minimum transfer for culture and heritagefrom€250,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « transferência de capitais no montante igual ou superior a 250 mil euros »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: minimum investment in non-real-estate fundsfrom€500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Transferência de capitais no montante igual ou superior a € 500 000 »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: minimum transfer for scientific researchfrom€500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Transferência de capitais no montante igual ou superior a 500 000 euros »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

    • Portugal – ARI: minimum investment to set up or capitalise a companyfrom€500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Transferência de capitais no montante igual ou superior a € 500 000, destinados à constituição de uma sociedade comercial com sede em Portugal »

      Source: aima.gov.pt

  • Qatar

    • Qatar: minimum value of the property or its usufruct granting a residence permitQAR 730,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Article (7) […] 2. Value of the real estate or its usufruct shall not be less than (730,000) seven hundred and thirty thousand Riyals — Decision of the Council of Ministers No. (28) of 2020. Montant légal en riyals (QAR 730 000 ≈ 200 500 USD). »

      Source: almeezan.qa

    • Qatar: approximate equivalent of the real estate threshold granting residencyabout$200,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Article (7) — Granting of the residency permit to the owners and users of the real estate shall be in accordance with the provisions of Law No. (21) of 2015 referred to, and according to the following: 1. Period of residency in the State shall not be less than ninety days per year, whether continuously or intermittently. 2. Value of the real estate or its usufruct shall not be less than (730,000) seven hundred and thirty thousand Riyals, and if the value of the real estate or its usufruct is (3,650,000) three million, six hundred and fifty thousand Riyals or more the owner of the real estate or its user shall get the privileges prescribed for holders of the permanent residency card in healthcare, education and investment. — Decision of the Council of Ministers No. (28) of 2020 (Al Meezan, portail juridique du Qatar). QAR 730 000 = 200 549 USD à la parité fixe 3,64. »

      Source: almeezan.qa

    • Qatar – real estate residency – minimum property value (permanent residency benefits)fromQAR 3,650,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The value of the real estate should be more than (3,650,000) three million, six hundred and fifty thousand Qatari riyals »

      Source: qatartourism.com

    • Qatar – real estate residency – minimum property value (residency)fromQAR 730,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The value of the real estate should be more than (730,000) seven hundred and thirty thousand Qatari riyals »

      Source: qatartourism.com

  • Saint Kitts and Nevis

    • 4 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026
    • 8 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026
    • $250,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Minimum Contributions: Main Applicant or Family (up to four members): US$250,000 »

      Source: ciu.gov.kn

  • Saint Lucia

    • $240,000Show source
      « National Economic Fund — Applicant alone with up to three other qualifying dependents: US $240,000. — Citizenship by Investment Unit, Saint Lucia, « Citizenship by Investment ». »

      Source: cipsaintlucia.com

  • Singapore

    • Singapore: minimum investment under the first option of the investor programmeSGD 10,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Option A — Demonstrate an investment of minimally S$10 million in a new business entity or in the expansion of an existing business operation in Singapore. Option B — Invest S$25 million in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore-based companies. Option C — Establish a Singapore-based Single Family Office with Assets Under Management (AUM) of at least S$200 million, where minimally S$50 million must be transferred into Singapore — Singapore Economic Development Board, « Global Investor Programme » factsheet (Updated 5 May 2025). »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

    • Singapore – GIP – processing timeabout12 monthsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « It will take approximately 12 months for a GIP Application to be processed. »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

    • Singapore – GIP – duration of the Re-Entry Permit (REP)5 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « you will be issued a Re-Entry Permit (REP) that is valid for 5 years »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

    • Singapore – GIP – application feeSGD 10,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « You are required to pay an application fee of S$10,000 before submitting the application forms. »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

    • Singapore – GIP – option A: investment in a businessfromSGD 10,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Demonstrate an investment of minimally S$10 million in a new business entity »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

    • Singapore – GIP – option B: GIP-approved fundfromSGD 25,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Invest S$25 million in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore-based companies. »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

    • Singapore – GIP – option C: family office (assets under management)fromSGD 200,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Establish a Singapore-based Single Family Office with Assets Under Management (AUM) of at least S$200 million »

      Source: edb.gov.sg

  • Thailand

    • 20 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Reserve Membership Fee: THB 5,000,000 Validity: 20 years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • 5 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Gold Membership Fee: THB 900,000 Validity: 5 years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – LTR visa – time for the eligibility opinion (BOI)about20 daysVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « within 20 working days »

      Source: ltr.boi.go.th

    • Thailand – LTR visa – duration of the initial permit5 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Permission will be granted to stay in Thailand the first time for five years »

      Source: ltr.boi.go.th

    • Thailand – LTR visa – visa feeTHB 50,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The processing fee for the 10-year visa with multiple entry is 50,000 Baht per person »

      Source: ltr.boi.go.th

    • Thailand – LTR visa (wealthy global citizen) – minimum investment in Thailandfrom$500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000 »

      Source: ltr.boi.go.th

    • Thailand – LTR visa (wealthy global citizen) – minimum assetsfrom$1,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Owning at least USD 1 million in global assets or Thai assets in the applicant's name »

      Source: ltr.boi.go.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Bronze – membership feeTHB 650,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Bronze Membership Membership Fee: 650,000 THB »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Bronze – membership duration5 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Bronze Membership Membership Fee: 650,000 THB Validity: 5 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Diamond – membership feeTHB 2,500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Diamond Membership Membership Fee: 2,500,000 THB Validity: 15 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Diamond – membership duration15 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Diamond Membership Membership Fee: 2,500,000 THB Validity: 15 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Gold – membership feeTHB 900,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Gold Membership Membership Fee: 900,000 THB Validity: 5 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Gold – membership duration5 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Gold Membership Membership Fee: 900,000 THB Validity: 5 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Platinum – membership feeTHB 1,500,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Platinum Membership Membership Fee: 1,500,000 THB Validity: 10 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Platinum – membership duration10 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Platinum Membership Membership Fee: 1,500,000 THB Validity: 10 Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Reserve – membership feeTHB 5,000,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Reserve Membership Membership Fee: 5,000,000 THB Validity: 20+ Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

    • Thailand – Thailand Privilege Reserve – membership durationfrom20 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Reserve Membership Membership Fee: 5,000,000 THB Validity: 20+ Years »

      Source: thailandprivilege.co.th

  • Turkey

    • 3 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026
    • 6 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026
    • from$400,000Show source
      « Acquiring a property worth a minimum of USD 400,000 or equivalent foreign currency with a title deed restriction on its resale for at least three years, as attested by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change »

      Source: invest.gov.tr

  • United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

    • more thanAED 1,000,000
    • Dubai: minimum purchase value of a property qualifying for the investor Golden VisafromAED 2,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Golden Visa application - Investor — This service allows the real estate investor owning a property the purchase value of which is equal to or more than 2 million AED at the time of purchase, to apply for a 10-years renewable residence permit. The husband or wife, children and parents […] — Dubai Land Department (Government of Dubai). »

      Source: dubailand.gov.ae

    • fromAED 30,000
    • Dubai: duration of the residence visa granted to the real estate investor10 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « This service allows the real estate investor owning a property the purchase value of which is equal to or more than 2 million AED at the time of purchase, to apply for a 10-years renewable residence permit. »

      Source: dubailand.gov.ae

    • Dubai: approximate equivalent of the Golden Visa real estate thresholdabout€520,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « […] a property the purchase value of which is equal to or more than 2 million AED at the time of purchase — Dubai Land Department. AED 2 000 000 = 544 600 USD (parité fixe 3,6725) ≈ 465 000–500 000 € au cours 2026. »

      Source: dubailand.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – GDRFA processing timeabout5 daysVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 5.0 Day(s) »

      Source: gdrfad.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – minimum bank depositfromAED 2,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Owning a bank deposit of no less than AED 2 million. »

      Source: gdrfad.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – permit duration10 yearsVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The residence permit is valid for 10 years and can be extended if the same conditions are met. »

      Source: gdrfad.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – total DLD service fees (10-year permit)AED 9,884.75Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The total is AED 9,884.75 »

      Source: dubailand.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – fee per family member (DLD)AED 5,774.5Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Fees: AED 5,774.50 »

      Source: dubailand.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – residence permit fee (GDRFA)AED 1,100Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Residence permit fee: AED1100 »

      Source: gdrfad.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – minimum real estate investmentfromAED 2,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The applicant must own a property or a group of properties with a total value of no less than AED 2 million. »

      Source: gdrfad.gov.ae

    • Dubai (UAE) – Golden Visa – investment in a companyfromAED 2,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « An investor or partner in a company within the UAE with a value of no less than AED 2 million. »

      Source: gdrfad.gov.ae

  • United States

    • United States: minimum number of jobs to be created by the EB-5 investmentfrom10Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « creates no fewer than 10 jobs for U.S. workers »

      Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, « USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part G, Chapter 2 – Immigrant Petition Eligibility Requirements »

    • United States: EB-5 minimum investment (general case, petitions filed since 15 March 2022)from$1,050,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « For petitions filed on or after March 15, 2022, those amounts are $1,050,000 or $800,000 if investing in a TEA or in »

      Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, « USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part G, Chapter 2 – Immigrant Petition Eligibility Requirements »

    • United States: EB-5 minimum investment in a targeted employment area (TEA) or infrastructure projectfrom$800,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « For petitions filed on or after March 15, 2022, those amounts are $1,050,000 or $800,000 if investing in a TEA or in »

      Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, « USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part G, Chapter 2 – Immigrant Petition Eligibility Requirements »

    • United States — EB-5: duration of conditional permanent residenceabout2 yearsVerified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « After approximately two years, investors and their derivatives may file to remove the conditions on their status. »

      Source: congress.gov

    • United States — EB-5: filing fee for the I-526E / I-526 petition$11,160Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor: General filing $11,160 »

      Source: uscis.gov

    • United States — EB-5: I-829 petition fee (removal of conditions)$9,525Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status: General filing $9,525 »

      Source: uscis.gov

    • United States — EB-5: additional RIA fee on the I-526E petition$1,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « If you file an initial Form I-526E on or after October 1, 2022, you must include a separate fee of $1,000 as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. »

      Source: uscis.gov

    • United States — EB-5: minimum investment (standard case)from$1,050,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « The capital investment amounts specified in the INA (as amended by the RIA) are $1,050,000 or $800,000 »

      Source: congress.gov

    • United States — EB-5: minimum investment in a TEA or infrastructure projectfrom$800,000Verified on Oct 13, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « targeted employment areas that qualify for the lower investment threshold ($800,000) »

      Source: congress.gov

  • Uruguay

    • Uruguay: annual presence under the standard tax residency route183 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « Artículo 24º.- […] Las personas físicas que hayan hecho uso de la opción […] podrán optar por tributar el IRNR por hasta un plazo máximo de diez ejercicios fiscales […] siempre que acrediten haber adquirido un inmueble por un valor superior a UI 3.500.000 […] a partir de la vigencia de la Ley N° 19.937 […] y registren en el país una presencia efectiva durante el año civil de al menos 60 (sesenta) días calendario. Dicha opción podrá realizarse por única vez y hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025 (inciso primero sustituido por Ley N° 20.446, art. 649). Artículo 24º-Bis.- Régimen de impatriados […] a partir del 1° de enero de 2026 […] a) inversiones en inmuebles […] superior a UI 12.500.000, o b) capitalizar fondos de inversión […] por al menos 625.000 UI anuales. — T.O. 2023, Título 7, art. 24 et 24-bis (Ley 20.446 de 16.12.2025). »

      Source: impo.com.uy

    • Uruguay — tax residency through real estate investment: minimum presencefrom60 daysVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « registre una presencia física efectiva en territorio uruguayo durante el año civil de, al menos, 60 (sesenta) días »

      Source: impo.com.uy

    • Uruguay — tax residency: minimum investment in a businessfromUYI 15,000,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « en una empresa por un valor superior a 15.000.000 UI (quince millones de Unidades Indexadas) »

      Source: impo.com.uy

    • Uruguay — tax residency: minimum real estate investmentfromUYI 3,500,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « en bienes inmuebles, por un valor superior a 3.500.000 UI (tres millones quinientas mil Unidades Indexadas) »

      Source: impo.com.uy

  • Vanuatu

    • 1 monthVerified on Nov 2, 2026
    • 3 monthsVerified on Nov 2, 2026
    • Vanuatu: minimum contribution of a single applicant to the citizenship programmeabout$130,000Verified on Nov 2, 2026Verified sourceShow source
      « 4 Selling prices — The following selling prices apply in marketing the DSP worldwide: (a) for a single person – the selling price must not be less than 130,000USD; (b) for a married couple – the selling price must not be less than 150,000USD; (c) for a married couple and a child under 18 years of age – the selling price must not be less than 165,000USD; (d) for a married couple and 2 children under 18 years of age – the selling price must not be less than 180,000USD. — Citizenship (Development Support Program) Regulations Order No. 33 of 2019, clause 4 (document scanné). Confirmé par la page « Fees and charges » du Vanuatu Citizenship Office : Single Applicant USD 130,000. »

      Source: vancitizenship.gov.vu

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  1. 1.

    grece.immobilier.eur.250000 : €250,000

  2. 2.

    Portugal: investment threshold granting the residence permit for investment : €500,000

    « Subalínea vii) Transferência de capitais no montante igual ou superior a € 500 000, destinados à aquisição de partes de organismos de investimento coletivo não imobiliários, que sejam constituídos ao abrigo da legislação portuguesa, cuja maturidade, no momento do investimento, seja de, pelo menos, cinco anos e, pelo menos, 60% do valor dos investimentos seja concretizado em sociedades comerciais sediadas em Portugal […] A atividade de investimento não se pode destinar, direta ou indiretamente, ao investimento imobiliário. — AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo), « Autorização de Residência para Investimento – Art. 90.º-A » (Lei n.º 23/2007). »

    aima.gov.ptVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified source

  3. 3.

    portugal.naturalisation.ans.10 : 10 years

    Verified on Nov 2, 2026

  4. 4.

    Dubai: approximate equivalent of the Golden Visa real estate threshold : €520,000

    « […] a property the purchase value of which is equal to or more than 2 million AED at the time of purchase — Dubai Land Department. AED 2 000 000 = 544 600 USD (parité fixe 3,6725) ≈ 465 000–500 000 € au cours 2026. »

    dubailand.gov.aeVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified source

  5. 5.

    Dubai: duration of the residence visa granted to the real estate investor : 10 years

    « This service allows the real estate investor owning a property the purchase value of which is equal to or more than 2 million AED at the time of purchase, to apply for a 10-years renewable residence permit. »

    dubailand.gov.aeVerified on Nov 2, 2026Verified source

  6. 6.

    maurice.visa-residence.usd.375000 : $375,000