Investment Migration in Europe — Demand Data (2026)

Regional data on second-citizenship and residency demand across Europe. Europe leads global investment-migration spend, driven by golden-visa demand and post-Brexit mobility needs.

Regional Demand Signals

Indicator	Signal
Primary driver	Mobility & Plan-B
Fastest-growing segment	Golden-visa residency
Top destination programs	EU & Caribbean
Outlook 2026	Rising

Key Takeaways

Europe shows rising demand for both citizenship and residency routes.
Mobility and diversification are the leading drivers.
EU and Caribbean programs are the top destinations.

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Sources & Methodology

This analysis synthesises publicly reported industry data and government program figures. Key references: Henley & Partners Passport Index & Wealth Reports, Investment Migration Council (IMC), OECD, IMF and UNCTAD. Figures are industry estimates and program-published ranges, updated 2026; verify current program terms before applying.

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Researchers, journalists and advisers are welcome to reference this data. Suggested citation:

Global Citizenship HQ (2026). Investment Migration in Europe: Demand Data 2026. Retrieved from https://globalcitizenshiphq.com/investment-migration-europe-data/

Frequently Asked Questions

What drives investment migration demand here?

Mobility, security, tax optionality and family or education planning are the leading drivers across the region.

Which programs are most popular?

EU golden visas and Caribbean citizenship programs are consistently the most popular destination routes.

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