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Residency by InvestmentComplete Global Guide 2025

Explore all 35+ active residency by investment programs worldwide. From European Golden Visas starting at €150,000 to premium global residency permits. Expert guidance with 99.8% success rate.

35+ Active Programs
12,000+ Successful Cases
99.8% Success Rate
8
European Programs
6
Asia-Pacific Programs
6
Latin America Programs
€150K
Starting Price
1-3
Months (Fastest)

🇪🇺 European Golden Visa Programs (8 Countries)

Gateway to Europe through established Golden Visa programs. EU residency with Schengen access and citizenship pathways.

🇵🇹
European Union
18-24 months
From €500,000
Portugal Golden Visa

Gateway to Europe through Portugal's revised Golden Visa program. Maintain EU residency with minimal stay requirements and path to citizenship after 5 years.

EU Schengen Access
Path to Citizenship (5 years)
Minimal Stay Requirements
Investment Fund Focus
🇪🇸
European Union
2-3 months
From €500,000
Spain Golden Visa

Premium European residency program through Spanish real estate investment. Access to world-class healthcare, education, and Mediterranean lifestyle.

Premium EU Location
World-Class Healthcare
Citizenship (10 years)
Under Review Status
🇬🇷
European Union
2-3 months
From €250,000
Greece Golden Visa

Most popular Golden Visa program globally with affordable European residency. Enjoy Mediterranean lifestyle with EU travel freedom and no residency requirements.

Most Popular Program
No Residency Requirements
EU Schengen Access
Citizenship (7 years)
🇲🇹
European Union
12 months
From €150,000
Malta Permanent Residence

Strategic Mediterranean residency with no physical residency requirements. English-speaking jurisdiction with EU access and citizenship pathway.

No Residency Requirements
English Speaking
EU Citizenship Pathway
Strategic Location
🇮🇹
European Union
3-4 months
From €250,000
Italy Investor Visa

Innovative residency program focusing on startups, companies, and investments. Gateway to Italian culture, cuisine, and EU access with flexible investment options.

Startup Investment Focus
Flexible Options
Rich Cultural Heritage
EU Access
🇨🇾
European Union
2-3 months
From €300,000
Cyprus Permanent Residency

Fast-track European residency through Cyprus real estate investment. Strategic Mediterranean location with EU access and favorable tax regime.

Fast Processing
EU Strategic Location
Tax Benefits
Real Estate Investment
🇮🇪
European Union
4-6 months
From €1,000,000
Ireland Investor Programme

Premium English-speaking EU residency through Irish investment. Access to world-class education, healthcare, and strong economic growth.

English Speaking
Strong Economy
EU Access
Premium Education
🇱🇺
European Union
6-9 months
From €500,000
Luxembourg Investor Residency

Exclusive residency in Europe's financial capital. Access to Luxembourg's banking sector, EU institutions, and highest GDP per capita in Europe.

Financial Capital
Highest GDP per Capita
EU Institutions Access
Banking Sector

🇺🇸 North American Programs (3 Countries)

Premium residency in North America's strongest economies. US Green Card and Canadian permanent residency pathways.

🇺🇸
North America
2-3 years
From $800,000
USA EB-5 Visa Program

Path to US permanent residency and citizenship through job-creating investment. Live, work, and study anywhere in the United States with Green Card benefits.

US Green Card
Job Creation Required
Family Benefits
Path to Citizenship
🇨🇦
North America
4-5 years
From CAD $1,200,000
Canada Quebec Investor Program

Quebec Immigrant Investor Program offering permanent Canadian residency. Access to Canadian healthcare, education, and quality of life benefits.

Permanent Residency
Healthcare Benefits
Quality Education
No Business Required
🇨🇦
North America
12-18 months
From CAD $200,000
Canada Start-up Visa

Innovative residency program for entrepreneurs with designated business ventures. Fast-track permanent residency for business innovators and tech entrepreneurs.

Innovation Focus
Permanent Residency
Business Support
Tech Entrepreneurs

🌏 Asia-Pacific Programs (6 Countries)

Access to Asia's economic powerhouses and Pacific lifestyle destinations. From financial hubs to tropical paradises.

🇸🇬
Asia-Pacific
9-12 months
From SGD $10,000,000
Singapore Global Investor Programme

World's most prestigious residency program for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Access to Asia's financial hub with global business opportunities.

Asia's Financial Hub
Business Opportunities
2-Year Citizenship Path
Global Connectivity
🇲🇾
Asia-Pacific
2-3 months
From USD $150,000
Malaysia MM2H Program

Malaysia My Second Home program with flexible tiers for different lifestyles. Affordable Asian residency with cultural diversity and modern amenities.

Flexible Tier Options
Cultural Diversity
Modern Amenities
90 Days/Year Stay
🇹🇭
Asia-Pacific
1-3 months
From THB 900,000
Thailand Elite Visa

Premium lifestyle visa offering luxury benefits and concierge services. Long-term tourist visa with VIP treatment and exclusive privileges.

Luxury Benefits
VIP Treatment
5-20 Year Options
Concierge Services
🇭🇰
Asia-Pacific
6-9 months
From HKD $30,000,000
Hong Kong Capital Investment Scheme

Relaunched investment residency program for high-net-worth individuals. Gateway to China with international financial center benefits.

China Gateway
Financial Center
7-Year Permanent Residency
Relaunched 2024
🇳🇿
Asia-Pacific
6-12 months
From NZD $5,000,000
New Zealand Active Investor Plus

Premium residency for active investors seeking Pacific lifestyle. New Zealand offers stable democracy, natural beauty, and high quality of life.

Pacific Lifestyle
Stable Democracy
Natural Beauty
Active Investment Required
🇯🇵
Asia-Pacific
3-6 months
From ¥5,000,000
Japan Business Manager Visa

Business investment visa for entrepreneurs seeking Japanese residency. Access to Japan's advanced economy, technology sector, and cultural heritage.

Advanced Economy
Technology Sector
Cultural Heritage
Business Management

🕌 Middle East Programs (3 Countries)

Strategic business hubs with tax benefits and growing economies. Gateway to GCC markets and global connectivity.

🇦🇪
Middle East
2-3 months
From AED 1,000,000
UAE Golden Visa Program

Long-term residency in the dynamic UAE through investment. Access to world-class business opportunities, luxury lifestyle, and tax benefits.

5-10 Year Residency
Tax Benefits
Business Hub
Luxury Lifestyle
🇸🇦
Middle East
3-6 months
From SAR 800,000
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency

Revolutionary residency program in rapidly modernizing Saudi Arabia. Access to Vision 2030 opportunities with permanent residency options.

Vision 2030 Opportunities
Permanent Option
Work Rights
Rapid Modernization
🇶🇦
Middle East
2-4 months
From USD $70,000
Qatar Investment Residency

Strategic residency in Qatar's growing economy with World Cup legacy infrastructure. Access to GCC markets and business opportunities.

Growing Economy
GCC Market Access
World Cup Legacy
5-Year Residency

🌎 Latin America Programs (6 Countries)

Affordable residency options with territorial taxation and fast citizenship pathways. MERCOSUR and Pacific Alliance access.

🇵🇦
Latin America
6-12 months
From USD $500,000
Panama Qualified Investor Visa

Territorial taxation haven with strategic Central American location. Access to growing economy and stable democracy with investor-friendly policies.

Territorial Taxation
Strategic Location
Stable Democracy
Investor-Friendly
🇵🇾
Latin America
3-6 months
From USD $70,000
Paraguay SUACE Program

Most affordable residency program in Latin America. MERCOSUR access with minimal investment requirements and straightforward application process.

Most Affordable
MERCOSUR Access
Minimal Investment
Straightforward Process
🇺🇾
Latin America
6-12 months
From USD $18,000/year
Uruguay Permanent Residency

Progressive South American residency with excellent quality of life. Territorial taxation system and fast-track citizenship after 3 years.

Quality of Life
Territorial Taxation
Fast Citizenship (3 years)
Progressive Country
🇧🇷
Latin America
6-12 months
From USD $125,000
Brazil Investor Visa

Largest South American economy with diverse investment opportunities. MERCOSUR access and pathway to citizenship in dynamic emerging market.

Largest SA Economy
MERCOSUR Access
Citizenship (4 years)
Emerging Market
🇦🇷
Latin America
6-12 months
From USD $500,000
Argentina Investment Visa

Fast-track citizenship in just 2 years through Argentine investment. Access to beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and affordable lifestyle.

Fast Citizenship (2 years)
Rich Culture
Beautiful Landscapes
Affordable Lifestyle
🇨🇱
Latin America
6-12 months
From USD $500,000
Chile Investor Visa

Pacific Alliance access through Chilean investment visa. Stable economy, modern infrastructure, and strategic Pacific Rim location.

Pacific Alliance Access
Stable Economy
Modern Infrastructure
Pacific Rim Location

🏝️ Caribbean & Other Programs (4 Countries)

Island paradise residency and unique opportunities across the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and Africa.

🇧🇧
Caribbean
3-6 months
From USD $300,000
Barbados Special Entry Permit

Caribbean residency with pathway to citizenship in stable island nation. Access to CARICOM benefits and excellent quality of life.

CARICOM Benefits
Stable Democracy
Quality of Life
Citizenship Pathway
🇲🇺
Indian Ocean
3-6 months
From USD $375,000
Mauritius Permanent Residence

Indian Ocean paradise with African gateway benefits. Multiple investment options including real estate, business, and retirement permits.

Indian Ocean Paradise
African Gateway
Multiple Options
Work Rights
🇿🇦
Africa
6-8 months
From USD $700,000
South Africa Financial Independence

African investment hub with no actual investment required. Proof of financial independence grants access to South African residency and citizenship pathway.

No Investment Required
African Hub
Financial Independence
Citizenship (10 years)
🇧🇲
Atlantic
6-12 months
From USD $2,500,000
Bermuda Economic Investment

Exclusive British Overseas Territory residency with high-end lifestyle. Premium residency program for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

British Overseas Territory
High-End Lifestyle
Premium Program
Ultra-High Net Worth

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