Passport/Visa
Golden Visa Countries 2025
Country | Golden Visa Minimum Capital Required↓ | Processing Time | Golden Visa Key Benefits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | United States | USD 800,000 | 12–36 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA |
 | Jordan | USD 750,000 | 3 months | The right to live, work, and study in Jordan |
 | Turkey | USD 400,000 | 3–5 months | Freedom of travel to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others |
 | Mauritius | USD 375,000 | 6–8 months | The right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius |
 | Egypt | USD 250,000 | 9–12 months | Freedom of travel to Egypt, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, among others |
 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | USD 250,000 | 6–12 months | Enjoy the full benefits of citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent |
 | Saint Lucia | USD 240,000 | 9–12 months | Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area |
 | Grenada | USD 235,000 | 7–8 months | Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including China, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area |
 | Antigua and Barbuda | USD 230,000 | 4–5 months | Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area |
 | Dominica | USD 200,000 | 3 months | Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide |
 | Costa Rica | USD 150,000 (Investor Residence) | 9–12 months | The right to live and retire anywhere in Costa Rica |
 | Panama | USD 100,000 | 30 days, or 4–6 months | The right to live, work, and study in Panama |
 | Thailand | THB 900,000 | 2–3 months | Long-term residence permit, with privileged VIP treatment on arrival in Thailand |
 | Austria | Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy | 24–36 months | Opportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution |
 | Canada | Start-up business (SUV), CAD 1.2 million (QIIP) | 12–37 months (SUV), ~12 months (QIIP) | The right to live, work, and study in Canada |
 | Singapore | SGD 10 million | 9–12 months | World-class education, healthcare, and transport systems |
 | New Zealand | NZD 5 million | 8–9 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand |
 | Montenegro | No minimum investment | ~1 month | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Montenegro |
 | Monaco | No minimum investment | 6–7 months (EU citizens), 8–9 months (non-EU citizens) | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco |
 | Australia | No financial contribution | 9–12 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia |
 | Malaysia | MYR 1 million | 3–4 months | Long-term, multiple-entry visa enabling applicants and their families to live in Malaysia |
 | United Kingdom | Innovative, scaling business | 1–8 weeks | The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom |
 | Hong Kong | HKD 30 million | 6–9 months | Strategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China |
 | Jersey | GBP 1.75 million in real estate and GBP 250,000 in annual taxes | N/A | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Jersey |
 | Malta | EUR 600,000 | 14–38 months | An attractive place to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links |
 | Latvia | EUR 60,000 | 1–3 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia |
 | Spain | EUR 500,000 | ~20 days | The right to live, work, and study in Spain, and freedom of travel to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area |
 | Luxembourg | EUR 500,000 | ~6 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg |
 | Cyprus | EUR 300,000 | 2 months | The right to live and study in Cyprus |
 | Italy | EUR 250,000 | 3–4 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy |
 | Portugal | EUR 250,000 | >18 months | The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal |
 | Greece | EUR 250,000 | 3–4 months | Freedom of travel to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area |
 | Hungary | EUR 250,000 | 21 days | The right to live and work in Hungary |
 | North Macedonia | EUR 200,000 | 2–5 months | Freedom of travel to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Türkiye, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others |
 | Switzerland | CHF 250,000 in annual taxes | 3–6 months | First-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities |
 | United Arab Emirates | AED 2 million | >8 weeks | The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE |
Anguilla
It only costs a mere $150,000 investment (in a government-approved fund, of course) to qualify for this comparably cheap Golden Visa program.
Antigua and Barbuda
This Golden Visa can be obtained by either a $400,000 real estate purchase or the more affordable option, a $100,000 National Development Fund investment. Additionally, a $1.5M business investment will get you in.
Austria
While a Golden Visa from Austria can also be acquired through a considerable investment, there is a strict quota of 300 Golden Visas permitted annually.
Canada
There are also several means to get a Golden Visa from Canada, including a $1.2M bond contribution to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program.
Germany
To qualify for Germany’s Golden Visa program, it isn’t an investment or contribution amount that is required, although there is a minimum amount that is quite strongly encouraged.
Greece
Greece also offers several ways to obtain a Golden Visa, including a sizable real estate purchase, considerable investment, or a large purchase of government bonds.
Grenada
Simply make a $150,000 investment in any national Grenada fund to qualify for this Golden Visa program.
Ireland
Ireland’s Golden Visa offers investment options like enterprise, and real estate funds, along with endowments to qualify for its program.
Malta
For a not-so-small investment into a government-approved fund or an even larger chunk of change, you can qualify for either the Residency or Citizenship by Investment Visa plans.
New Zealand
There are two ways to qualify for this Golden Visa program, one of which is $10M in New Zealand currency, or the other investment option which only costs $3M.
Portugal
Portugal’s Golden Visa program requires a real estate investment, although the minimum investment is less for investments in low-density regions.
Singapore
Qualifications for this Golden Visa program can either be an investment in a business or the establishment of a new business. Additionally, investments in a government-approved fund will also get your ticket punched.
Spain
Applying and qualifying for Spain’s Golden Visa requires a real estate investment, which can also lead to citizenship.
St. Kitts and Nevis
This Golden Visa program can be entered either via a $150,000 government fund investment or a real estate purchase of $200,000 or more.
St Lucia
Another one of the more affordable Golden Visa programs, St Lucia only requires a $100,000 investment in a national government fund.
Switzerland
This is arguably the most unique Golden Visa program, and qualification is based on the amount of annual taxes paid.
The Cayman Islands
Considered a residency investment Golden Visa program, for a $2.5M real estate investment, this could be home.
The United Kingdom
A minimum real estate investment can qualify you for the Golden Visa program in the UK.
Turkey
$250,000 and a sizable real estate investment later, and you can get your Golden Visa for Turkey.
United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Golden Visa program offers either a $5M or $10M (United Arab Emirates currency) investment plan to qualify.
United States of America
The Golden Visa program for the US requires either a $900,000 investment or a minimum of $100,000 invested in an existing business or to establish a new business.
Vanuatu
With either a $130,000 government fund investment, or a $200,000 government-approved property purchase, a Vanuatu Golden Visa can be yours.
