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Golden Visa Countries 2024

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.

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Country
Minimum Capital
Processing Time
Key Benefit
Antigua and BarbudaUSD 100,0003-4 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
AustraliaAUD 2.5 million (Investor stream)12 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia
AustriaSubstantial contribution to the Austrian economy24–36 monthsOpportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution
CanadaInnovative start-up business12–31 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Canada
CyprusEUR 300,0002-18 monthsThe right to live and study in Cyprus
DominicaUSD 100,0003 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 144 destinations worldwide
GreeceEUR 250,0001-2 monthsThe right of free movement to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area
GrenadaUSD 150,0003-4 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 145 destinations including China, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Hong KongNo minimum investment4-8 monthsStrategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China
IrelandEUR 500,0009-12 monthsThe right of free movement to Ireland, Europe’s Schengen Area, and the Common Travel Area
ItalyEUR 250,0003-4 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
JerseyGBP 1.25 million in real estate and more***The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Jersey. ***Applicants must also pay GBP 145,000 in annual taxes.
JordanUSD 750,0003 monthsThe right to live, work, and study in Jordan
LatviaEUR 60,0001-3 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia
LuxembourgEUR 500,0006 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg
MalaysiaMYR 1 million3-6 monthsLong-term multiple-entry visas enabling the applicants and their families to live in Malaysia
MaltaEUR 738,000 investment14–38 monthsAn attractive place in which to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links
MauritiusUSD 375,0006-8 monthsThe right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius
MonacoNo minimum investmentThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco
MontenegroEUR 450,0008-10 monthsFree movement to Montenegro, the countries in Europe’s Schengen Area, Russia, and Türkiye
NamibiaUSD 365,0003 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Namibia
New ZealandNZD 5 million8-9 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand
North MacedoniaEUR 200,0002-5 monthsFree movement to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Turkey, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others, as well as an e-visa to India
PanamaEUR 100,00030 days or 4-6 months**The right to live, work, and study in Panama. **Note: Processing time varies depending upon how one is applying. The Qualified Investor route requires 30 days, while Friendly Nations or Forestry Investor routes require 4-6 months.
PortugalEUR 280,000 in real estate18+ monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal
SingaporeSGD 10 million9-12 monthsWorld-class education, healthcare, and transport systems
SpainEUR 500,00020 daysThe right to live, work, and study in Spain, and free movement to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
SwitzerlandCHF 250,000 in annual taxes3-6 monthsFirst-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities
ThailandTHB 600,0002-3 monthsLong-term, privilege multiple-entry permit as well as luxury, VIP treatment
United Arab EmiratesAED 2 million2+ monthsThe right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE
United KingdomInnovative, scaling business1-8 weeksThe right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom
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Which countries still have a Golden Visa?

Several countries, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Canada, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Switzerland, The Cayman Islands, The United Kingdom, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, and Vanuatu.

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