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Countries that offer Residency

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Countries With Residence Programs

Residency by Investment (RBI), also known as "Golden Visa" programs, lets individuals gain residency rights in a country by making a qualifying investment. These programs usually lead to permanent residency or even citizenship. Below is a list of all the countries offering Residency by Investment programs in 2025:

Investment amount (Currency)

11,000,000

Time Required (Months/Years)

1 12

Real Estate

CountryCitizenship StatusAmountTime To Get Residency Family InclusionPath to CitizenshipInvestment Type
Greece

Greece

Permanent Residency€250,00006 MonthsYesYesReal estate properties
Cyprus

Cyprus

Permanent Residency€300,0003-9 MonthsYesYesReal estate
Indonesia

Indonesia

Residence Permit€1,000,0002 MonthsYesYesReal estate purchase
Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Residence Permit€500,00006 MonthsYesYesEquity investment
Latvia

Latvia

Permanent Residency€250,0001-3 MonthsYesYesCommercial property
Monaco

Monaco

Residency Permit€1,000,00003 MonthsYesNoProperty purchase
Jersey

Jersey

Temporary Residency£1.25+ Million1-2 MonthsYesNoReal estate investment
Hungary

Hungary

Residence Permit€250,0004-6 MonthsYesYesHungarian residential real estate
Singapore

Singapore

Permanent ResidencySGD 2.5 Million9 MonthsYesYesReal estate
Malaysia

Malaysia

Permanent Residency$135,0003-6 MonthsYesYesReal estate purchase
Mauritius

Mauritius

Permanent Residency$375,00006 MonthsYesYesReal estate in approved schemes
Panama

Panama

Permanent Residency$300,0002-6 MonthsYesYesReal estate property
New Zealand

New Zealand

Permanent ResidencyNZD $10 Million8 MonthsYesYesReal estate, equities, bonds
Ireland

Ireland

Permanent Residency€2 million2 MonthsYesYesPublicly traded REITs
United States

United States

Permanent Residency$800,00006 MonthsYesYesCommercial enterprise
Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Permanent Residency€312,0002-4 MonthsYesYesProperty purchase
Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Temporary Residency$150,0006-12 MonthsYesYesResidential or commercial real estate
Uruguay

Uruguay

Permanent Residency$390,0004-8 MonthsYesYesResidential, commercial, or agricultural real estate
United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Permanent Residency$550,0002-3 MonthsYesYesReal estate
Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Permanent ResidencyHKD 30 Million4 MonthsYesYesResidential property
Malta

Malta

Permanent Residency€700,00003 MonthsYesYesProperty Purchase

Donation

CountryCitizenship StatusAmountTime To Get Residency Family InclusionPath to CitizenshipInvestment Type
Portugal

Portugal

Golden Visa€500,0006 MonthsYesYesResearch Contribution
Hungary

Hungary

Residence Permit€1 Million4-6 MonthsYesYesDonating to a Hungarian University
Austria

Austria

Residence PermitNot Specific3 MonthsYesYesGovernment-approved public projects
Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Residence Permit€20 Million06 MonthsYesYesDeposit in a financial institution
Monaco

Monaco

Residence Permit€500,00003 MonthsYesYesBank deposit
Mauritius

Mauritius

Permanent Residency$250,00006 MonthsYesYesReal estate in approved schemes
Panama

Panama

Permanent Residency$300,0002-6 MonthsYesYesFixed-term deposit in a Panamanian bank
Italy

Italy

Permanent Residency€1,000,0006 MonthsYesYesCharitable or Philanthropic Project
Ireland

Ireland

Permanent Residency€500,0002 MonthsYesYesDonation to sectors like arts, sports, health, culture
Nauru

Nauru

Permanent Residency$105,0003-4 monthsYesYesSustainable development and climate resilience
Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Permanent Residency€1,000,0002-4 MonthsYesYesNon-refundable donation
Uruguay

Uruguay

Permanent Residency$100,0004-8 MonthsYesYesGovernment bonds

Venture Capital Funds

CountryCitizenship StatusAmountTime To Get Residency Family InclusionPath to CitizenshipInvestment Type
Portugal

Portugal

Golden Visa€500,0005 MonthsYesYesCompany Investment
Greece

Greece

Permanent Residency€500,00006 MonthsYesYesInvestment in a Greek Company
Cyprus

Cyprus

Permanent Residency€300,0003-9 MonthsYesYesCyprus-based investment funds
Indonesia

Indonesia

Residence Permit€130,0002 MonthsYesYesBank Deposit
United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Permanent Residency$550,0002-3 MonthsYesYesFinancial deposit to UAE company
Austria

Austria

Residence PermitNot Specific3 MonthsYesYesEquity investments in venture capital funds
Thailand

Thailand

Temporary residency$26,0001-3 MonthsYesNoThai government bonds, foreign direct investment
Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Residence Permit€3 Million06 MonthsYesYesPrivate equity, venture capital
Monaco

Monaco

Residence PermitVaries03 MonthsYesYesInvestment in a Monaco-based company
Singapore

Singapore

Permanent ResidencySGD 25 Million9 MonthsYesYesInvestment in a GIP-select fund
Mauritius

Mauritius

Permanent Residency$250,00006 MonthsYesYesBusiness ventures
Panama

Panama

Permanent Residency$500,0002-6 MonthsYesYesReal estate, securities, or bank deposit
New Zealand

New Zealand

Permanent ResidencyNZD $5 Million8 MonthsYesYesNew Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE)
Italy

Italy

Permanent Residency€500,0006 MonthsYesYesItalian companies or venture capital funds
Ireland

Ireland

Permanent Residency€1 Million2 MonthsYesYesInvestment funds focusing on Irish enterprises
Australia

Australia

Permanent ResidencyAUD 1 Million10 + MonthsYesYesEquity investments in early-stage
Canada

Canada

Permanent Residency$215,00006 MonthsYesYesCanadian start-up with support
Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Permanent Residency€512,0002-4 MonthsYesYesAIFs or ETFs managed by Bulgarian entities
Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Temporary Residency$150,0006-12 MonthsYesYesCosta Rican stock market, or government-approved funds
Uruguay

Uruguay

Permanent Residency$1.7 Million4-8 MonthsYesYesDirect or indirect investment in a company
France

France

Permanent Residency$300,0006 MonthsYesYesFrench Business

Research and Art

CountryCitizenship StatusAmountTime To Get Residency Family InclusionPath to CitizenshipInvestment Type
Portugal

Portugal

Golden Visa€250,0006 MonthsYesYesSupport for Arts and Culture
Monaco

Monaco

Residency PermitVaries03 MonthsYesYesSponsorship or support from a local institution
Mauritius

Mauritius

Permanent Residency$50,00006 MonthsYesYesBusiness activity
New Zealand

New Zealand

Permanent ResidencyNZD $100,0008 MonthsYesYesVentures in research
Australia

Australia

Permanent ResidencyBased on Achievements10 + MonthsYesYesFocus is on personal achievements
Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Permanent Residency€257,0002-4 MonthsYesYesResearch and artistic projects
Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Temporary Residency$100,0006-12 MonthsYesYesTourism sector
Uruguay

Uruguay

Permanent ResidencyNo Specific4-8 MonthsYesYesProjects or initiatives in research or the arts

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The Advantage of a Residency by Investment Program

Secure global mobility, protect your family’s future, and enjoy a higher quality of life by selecting a second residency through smart investment.

Investing in a residency program opens the door to visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to countries around the globe. The Golden Visa of Portugal allows travel throughout all Schengen states. Malta’s program offers access to 180-plus countries, including the UK, EU, and much of the Caribbean. Greece provides similar assistance for a €250,000 property investment. With these opportunities, you can travel freely, attend international events, and explore new markets without the hassle of visa applications or long waits at embassies.

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