Global mobility · Identity planning
For a cross-border life, choose the right passport
A neutral comparison of golden visas and investment immigration—using official data from various countries to clarify investment thresholds, residency requirements, processing timelines, and pathways to citizenship.
34 Program · 8 Region · Official data sources
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Compilation of publicly available official information on various countries' Golden Visa and investment immigration programs, neutrally comparing minimum investment thresholds, investment methods, residency requirements, processing timelines, and pathways to citizenship. This site serves as a neutral information platform: it does not rank, guarantee any residency or citizenship outcomes, nor provide immigration or legal advice. Programs frequently change, please refer to the latest official announcements.
Browse by region.
- Europe10 individuals.Program
- Caribbean (Investment Citizenship)5 individuals.Program
- Middle East.3 individuals.Program
- North America4 individuals.Program
- Central and South America4 individuals.Program
- Asia.5 individuals.Program
- Oceania2 individuals.Program
- Africa1 individuals.Program
All Programs
🇬🇷 Greek Golden Visa🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Visa🇲🇹 Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP)🇪🇸 Spain Golden Visa (No Longer Available)🇦🇪 UAE Golden Visa🇹🇷 Turkish Investment Citizenship🇺🇸 U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis Investment Citizenship🇬🇩 Grenada Investment Citizenship🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda Investment Citizenship🇸🇬 Singapore Global Investor Program (GIP)🇮🇪 Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) has been suspended for new applications since 2023.🇮🇹 Investor Visa for Italy🇱🇻 Latvia Investment Residency🇨🇾 Cyprus Investment Permanent Residency (CBI was discontinued in 2020)🇭🇺 Hungary Guest Investor Programme🇲🇰 North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment🇩🇲 Dominica Citizenship by Investment🇱🇨 Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment🇪🇬 Egypt Citizenship by Investment🇯🇴 Jordan Citizenship by Investment🇹🇭 Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)🇹🇭 Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Elite)🇲🇾 Malaysia My Second Home Program (MM2H)🇭🇰 Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES)🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (DSP)🇳🇷 Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP)🇨🇦 Canadian Start-up Visa (SUV).🇨🇦 Quebec Investor Immigration Program (QIIP)🇵🇦 Panama Qualified Investor Visa (QIV)🇵🇾 Paraguay investment residence (SUACE)🇲🇽 Mexico Economic Solvency Residency🇨🇷 Costa Rica Investor Residency (Inversionista)🇧🇷 Brazil Investment Residence (VIPER)
How to choose (answer page)
- What distinguishes investment residency from investment citizenship (CBI)?
- How is the total cost of investment immigration calculated?
- How to choose a country for investment immigration? What factors should be considered?
- What are the risks and common pitfalls of investment immigration?
- Which countries are relatively "easy" for Taiwanese immigrants?
- Which Golden Visas/Investment Immigration Programs Have Ceased or Been Adjusted? (Continuously Updated)
Frequently Asked Questions on Investment Immigration / Golden Visas
What are the conditions for the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program?
The U.S. EB-5 program requires investment in a new commercial enterprise and creation of at least 10 full-time jobs: minimum US$800,000 for a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) and approximately US$1,050,000 for other areas (per the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, amounts subject to USCIS announcements). Applicants first obtain conditional permanent residence (green card) and apply to remove conditions using Form I-829 after about two years.
Which country is easier for Taiwanese to immigrate to?
"Easy" depends on whether you look at thresholds, speed, or residency requirements: lower investment thresholds are common in some Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs (donation from approx. US$20–25k) and Southeast Asian long-term residence (e.g., Thailand LTR, Malaysia MM2H); for the fastest status acquisition, look at citizenship-by-investment; if you prefer not to reside long-term, consider golden visas with no minimum stay requirement. Easy does not mean suitable; conditions are subject to each country's official regulations.
How to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa?
Since 2023, the Portugal Golden Visa has eliminated the real estate investment option; current pathways include funds, scientific research, job creation, or cultural support. The general process is: confirm the qualifying investment, prepare documents, submit online, undergo biometrics, obtain residence, and renew as required. The competent authority is AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum); conditions are subject to the latest official announcements.
How do investment immigration costs compare across countries?
Total cost includes not only the "minimum investment amount" but also government fees, mandatory due diligence fees, professional service fees, transaction taxes, and long-term maintenance costs; donation-based programs are generally non-refundable, while investment-based programs may be recoverable but carry market risk. It is advisable to list each item and verify against official fee schedules (e.g., USCIS fee schedule, Portugal AIMA) before making cross-country comparisons.
What is the general application process for investment immigration / golden visas?
The common process for most programs is: ① Clarify whether the goal is "residence" or "citizenship (naturalization)" → ② Select a program and confirm the threshold → ③ Complete the qualifying investment and prepare proof of source of funds → ④ Submit application, undergo due diligence and biometrics → ⑤ Obtain residence or citizenship and renew as required. Timelines vary by country and case; authorities do not commit to individual case timelines.