Residence by Investment

Leading Residence by Investment Programs

Residence by Investment: Expand Your Global Opportunities

High-net-worth individuals and families are no longer limited to a single country for their lives, business, and investments. Residence by investment programs, also known as golden visa programs, provide the opportunity to relocate legally and enjoy the rights to live, work, study, and access healthcare in a new country of residence. Having the flexibility to establish multiple residences or move to a strategically suitable country is now a vital component of international planning for private clients.

At GlobalCitizenshipHQ, we provide expert guidance on the world’s leading residence by investment programs, helping you choose countries that offer the best business environment, quality of life, and potential pathways to citizenship. Below, explore the most credible and successful programs available through our advisory services, designed to help you secure your family’s future and maximize global mobility.

GlobalCitizenshipHQ – Leading Residence by Investment Programs

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda offers one of the Caribbean’s most competitive Residency programs, granting investors and their families a second passport and global mobility through investments starting from USD 230,000.

Austria

Austria provides residency in an EU member state with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area for select German-speaking applicants, subject to strict eligibility requirements.

Australia

Australia provides a fast-track pathway to permanent residency for highly skilled professionals and is a top destination for global entrepreneurs and business innovators.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers applicants access to Central American markets, political stability, and thriving urban centers with a minimum investment of USD 150,000.

Cyprus

Cyprus provides applicants with access to EU markets, a stable political environment, and a high standard of living for a minimum investment of EUR 300,000.

Dominica

Dominica offers applicants a secure Caribbean citizenship with real estate or contribution options, starting from a minimum investment of USD 200,000.

France

France provides applicants with access to EU markets, cultural and economic opportunities, and a high quality of life through its residence by investment programs.

Greece

Under Greece’s Golden Visa Program, a minimum real estate investment of EUR 250,000 allows investors to obtain a residence permit.

Greenland

Greenland offers applicants a residence pathway with access to Arctic resources, stable governance, and a unique quality of life through its investment programs.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong provides multiple residence options in a global financial hub, serving as a leading gateway for trade and investment with mainland China.

Hungary

Hungary offers an investor visa with a minimum investment of EUR 250,000; however, the program is currently suspended, involves significant risks, and is not recommended at this time.

Iceland

Iceland offers investors a residence pathway in a stable Nordic country, providing access to its high quality of life, strong economy, and natural resources.

Italy

Italy offers two residence options for investors, granting visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area. No permanent stay is required, with investments starting from EUR 250,000.

Ireland

The Ireland Residence by Investment Program ended on 10 December 2023. Contact us to explore the best alternative residence options for you and your family.

Japan

Japan offers applicants a residence pathway through investment or business, providing access to a stable economy, advanced infrastructure, and a high standard of living.

Jersey

Jersey residents enjoy a high standard of living and a stable economy, with the island offering convenient access and excellent flight connections throughout Europe.

Latvia

The Latvia Residence by Investment Program provides multiple qualifying options with no residence requirement, requiring a minimum investment of EUR 60,000.

Luxembourg

The Luxembourg Residence by Investment Program allows applicants to gain residency by investing in this high-income, business-focused EU country.

Malaysia

The Malaysia Premium Visa Program enables foreign nationals to obtain long-term, multiple-entry residence in Malaysia.

Malta

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme provides freedom of travel across Europe’s Schengen Area and the security of the EU’s social and legal systems.

Mauritius

The Mauritius Residence by Investment Program offers access to a dynamic investment market and a prime tropical destination for living, working, and retirement.

Monaco

Monaco is a premier European residence for those who can afford its luxury lifestyle, offering residents an unmatched standard of living.

Montenegro

Montenegro provides a dynamic investment environment, with residence granting access to European markets and the benefits of European residency.

Namibia

The Namibia Residence by Investment process is currently under government review, with further updates to be provided in due course.

Norway

Norway offers investors a residence pathway in a stable Nordic country, providing access to a high standard of living, strong economy, and robust social systems.

Netherlands

The Netherlands Residence by Investment Program ended on 1 March 2024. Contact us to explore the best alternative residence options for you and your family.

New Zealand

New Zealand offers a high standard of living along with economic, political, and social stability. The visa enables successful applicants to live and work in the country.

Panama

Panama provides individuals the chance to obtain residence by investing in this tropical nation, which features a thriving international banking hub.

Poland

Poland offers investors a residence pathway, providing access to the European market, a stable economy, and the benefits of living in a vibrant EU country.

Peru

Peru provides investors a residence pathway in a dynamic South American country, offering access to growing markets, political stability, and diverse living opportunities.

Portugal

The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program provides visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area and grants the right to live, work, and study in Portugal.

Switzerland

The Swiss Residence Program grants residence in Switzerland for a minimum annual contribution of CHF 250,000 in taxes.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia offers investors a residence pathway in a dynamic, business-focused country, providing access to a growing economy, strategic location, and high-quality living standards.

Serbia

Serbia provides applicants a pathway to citizenship, appealing investment opportunities, and access to key European markets for a minimum annual investment of EUR 6,000.

Singapore

The Singapore Global Investor Program provides a pathway to residence in a safe, stable country with a high standard of living, world-class education, and healthcare.

Spain

The Spain Residence by Investment Program ended on 4 April 2025. Contact us to explore the best alternative residence options for you and your family.

Thailand

Thailand provides a variety of residence options through its Privilege Residence and Long-Term Residence Programs for investors and high-net-worth individuals.

United Arab Emirates

The UAE offers individuals the chance to invest in this innovation- and entrepreneurship-focused Arabian Gulf nation.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom provides residence in a highly sought-after destination and access to one of the world’s leading financial centers.

United States of America

The US EB-5 Visa Program requires a minimum investment of USD 800,000 for investors to obtain residence in one of the world’s most desirable destinations.

Canada

Canada offers investors and entrepreneurs a residence pathway, providing access to a stable economy, high quality of life, and thriving North American markets.

Germany

Germany provides investors a residence pathway in a leading European economy, offering access to business opportunities, a high standard of living, and EU residency benefits.

Kuwait

Kuwait offers investors a residence pathway in a prosperous Gulf country, providing access to a strong economy, strategic location, and high-quality living standards.

Oman

Oman provides investors a residence pathway in a stable Arabian Gulf country, offering access to economic opportunities, a secure environment, and a high standard of living.

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Important Points

Relocating to the right country has become a vital part of global residence and citizenship planning for today’s private clients.

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