Investment Migration Programs
Countries in Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas offer citizenship or residence by investment. Besides, there are options for wealthy people with passive income, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs.
Here’s an overview of where to obtain a second passport or a residence permit and the key requirements for applicants.
$130,000+
Investments in citizenship
€25,500+
Investments in residency
2+ months
Obtaining period
Citizenship by investment
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€690,000+14 months or 3 years
14 months or 3 years
Visa-free entry to the United States and simplified entry to the UK
Ability to live, study, and work in an EU country
Citizenship in 14+ months with confirmation of connection with Malta
$250,000+6+ months
6+ months
Global mobility with 150+ visa-free destinations
Opportunity to get a 10-year visitor visa to the USA
Possibility to become a tax resident and pay 0% personal income tax
$235,000+8+ months
8+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries, the UK, and China
Eligibility for the US E‑2 business visa
No taxes on foreign income, dividends, interest, and royalties in Grenada
$240,000+6+ months
6+ months
Global mobility with 140+ visa-free destinations
Opportunity to get a 10-year visitor visa to the USA
No taxes on foreign income, dividends, and capital gains in St Lucia
$230,000+6+ months
6+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries and the UK
Opportunity to get a 10-year visitor visa to the USA
Favorable investment conditions for families
$200,000+6+ months
6+ months
Global mobility with 140+ visa-free destinations
Opportunity to get a 10-year visitor visa to the USA
No taxes on dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains for Dominica tax residents
$130,000+2+ months
2+ months
Fastest citizenship program in the world
Opportunity to get a 5-year visitor visa to the USA
Beneficial tax regime for companies for 20 years
$400,000+8+ months
8+ months
Visa-free entry to Japan, Singapore, and other 100+ countries
Opportunity to obtain a US E‑2 business visa
A safe haven in a warm country by the sea
$250,000+10+ months
10+ months
Creating a safe haven in a warm country by the sea
Eligibility for the Е‑2 business visa to the USA
Bank accounts in Egypt
€7,200+4 years
4 years
Moving to Paraguay and creating a safe haven
140+ visa-free countries, including the Schengen states and the UK
Affordable cost of living and international bank accounts
Jordan
Citizenship$750,000+3+ months
3+ months
80+ visa-free destinations, including Malaysia and Singapore
Safe haven in a country with a low cost of living
Business opportunities in the Middle East
Residency by investment
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€250,000+12+ months
12+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years after obtaining and maintaining the residence permit
Safe haven in a European country by the ocean
€250,000+5+ months
5+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen Area
Relocation to a European country with an affordable cost of living
Tax optimisation with low rates
€250,000+4+ months
4+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Possibility to live, study, and start a business in Greece
Prospect of citizenship in 7 years
€182,000+6+ months
6+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Ability to live, study, start a business, and work in Malta
New family members can be added after the investor has received permanent residence
€300,000+9+ months
9+ months
Tax optimisation
Property investment income
Prospect of obtaining citizenship in 8 years
€600,000+2+ months
2+ months
Visa-free entry to France and Spain
Simplified US and Schengen visas processing
Only 3-month residing a year to keep the residence permit
€250,000+4+ months
4+ months
Visa-free travel to the Schengen countries
Creating of a safe haven or moving to Italy
Special tax regime
AED 2,000,000+2+ months
2+ months
Residency for 10 years
Moving to the UAE or creating a “safe haven”
Tax optimisation
Opening a bank account in the UAE
$870,000+5+ years
5+ years
Moving to the USA or creating a safe haven
Opportunity to obtain US citizenship
Opening bank accounts in the USA
Residency for financially independent people
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€10,440+, yearly income6+ months
6+ months
Moving to Portugal at the lowest cost
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
€100,000+ 3+ months
3+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Living in a country with a high level of safety, healthcare, and education
Permanent residence in Austria after 5 years of holding a residence permit
₣450,000+, yearly tax3+ months
3+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Living in a country with a high level of safety, healthcare, and education
Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Digital Nomad Visas
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€3,000+, monthly income3+ months
3+ months
Relocation and living in the EU
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
No income tax in Hungary if spending less than 183 days a year in the country
€3,500+, monthly income2+ months
2+ months
Moving to Europe and creating a safe haven
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Tax optimisation
€3,480+, monthly income6+ months
6+ months
Moving to Europe and creating a safe haven
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
€2,762+ of a monthly income4+ months
4+ months
Relocation and residency in the EU for the whole family
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Prospect of permanent residency in 5 years
€2,700+, monthly income4+ months
4+ months
Relocation and residency in the EU for spouses, children, and parents
Visa-free travel to the Schengen countries
Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Residency for business owners
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€7,700+, authorised capital6+ months
6+ months
Relocation and residency in the EU for 3 years
Travelling across the Schengen Area visa-free
Low corporate and income taxes
€10,440+ on a bank account10+ months
10+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Starting a business and moving to the EU
Other paths to residency
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€30,000+3+ months
3+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Opportunity to live, study, and start a business in Malta
Tax optimisation with a special regime
$25,500+1—3 months
1—3 months
Long-term visa to live in Thailand or create a safe haven for up to 15 years
Bonuses and privileges for visa holders
Tax optimisation
Unavailable options
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
€500,000+5+ months
5+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Opportunity to live, study, and start a business in Spain
Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
£2,000,000+2—3 months
2—3 months
Opportunity to live, study, and start a business in the UK
Prestigious education at British schools and universities
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
€300,000+4—8 weeks
4—8 weeks
Visa-free travel to the Schengen countries
Moving to an EU country or creating a safe haven
Tax optimisation
€472,000+6 months
6 months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries, Singapore and Hong Kong
Opportunity to obtain a US E‑2 business visa
What are the Immigrant Investor Programs?
The concept of “citizenship by investment” originated in 1984. It was introduced when St Kitts and Nevis passed a law permitting the issuance of passports to foreigners in exchange for economic contributions.
This legislation marked a pivotal moment in the industry’s history, catalysing its growth. Today, the investment immigration sector generates billions of dollars annually, with approximately 60,000 individuals holding second citizenships by investment.
Currently, 18 countries across the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania offer citizenship, while around 100 countries provide residency programs.
Citizenship and residency state programs aim to enhance personal and financial mobility, simplify international business operations, and serve as a safeguard against political or economic instability in one’s home country.
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Investment Migration Programs options
Caribbean countries. Investments involve donations to state funds or real estate purchases. The minimum investment starts at $200,000.
European countries. Options typically include purchasing or leasing real estate, transferring capital, or investing in securities or businesses. Minimum investments start at around €250,000, depending on the country.
Oceania. Vanuatu’s state program requires a minimum investment of $130,000 as a donation. It has the fastest processing time among similar pathways of obtaining a second passport by investment.
Each investment program offers benefits like visa-free travel and potential tax advantages, tailored to meet diverse investor needs.
Immigrant Investor Program requirements
Requirements for Immigrant Investor Programs vary by country but generally include:
Minimum investment. A specified amount must be invested, often in real estate, government bonds, or local businesses.
Due Diligence and background сhecks. Applicants pass background checks to verify their sources of funds and ensure they have no criminal record.
Residency requirements. Some programs may require investors to spend a certain amount of time in the country.
Legal сompliance. Applicants comply with all legal formalities, including the proper submission of documents and application forms.
Financial proof. Proof of sufficient funds to make the investment and support oneself.
These requirements ensure that the state programs are accessible to legitimate investors while safeguarding the host country’s interests.
5 benefits of Investment Migration Programs
1
Enhanced global mobility
Holders of second passports often gain visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries.
Holders of second passports often gain visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries.
2
Tax optimisation
Second citizenship provides favourable tax regimes, potentially lowering tax liabilities on global income, inheritance, and wealth.
Second citizenship provides favourable tax regimes, potentially lowering tax liabilities on global income, inheritance, and wealth.
3
Family inclusion
Most countries on the investment migration list allow for the inclusion of family members, such as spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Most countries on the investment migration list allow for the inclusion of family members, such as spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.
4
Investment opportunities
Participants gain access to new markets, with the potential to earn income from their investments.
Participants gain access to new markets, with the potential to earn income from their investments.
5
Government-developed programs
Investment pathways to citizenship and residency are officially established and licensed by governments, ensuring their legitimacy and providing structured support with a regulated framework.
Investment pathways to citizenship and residency are officially established and licensed by governments, ensuring their legitimacy and providing structured support with a regulated framework.
How can we, as a licensed agent, help you to get residency or citizenship?
Immigration by investment requires a licensed agent. Consulting companies with state licences assist investors in applying for and obtaining a second passport. This requirement is mandated by the laws of most countries offering citizenship by investment programs.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for investment immigration programs in the EU and the Caribbean. Investors trust our expertise, backed by government licences, 19 years of experience, and eight offices worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
Vanuatu offers one of the fastest citizenship by investment programs, typically processing applications within 2+ months.
An immigrant investor is an individual who invests money in another country to gain residency or citizenship via specially designed state programs.
Vanuatu offers a competitive option, with citizenship programs starting at $130,000. Dominica is among the most affordable, with investment options starting at $200,000 by donations or real estate investments.
Citizenship by investment can be beneficial for gaining global mobility, tax relief, and increased security. However, it’s important to consider the financial commitment and legal implications carefully before proceeding.
Investment immigration implies that a state attracts capital from foreign investors and grants them residency or citizenship in return.
Usually, participation in migration programs doesn’t oblige investors to relocate. Holders of Portugal Golden Visas visit the country for seven days a year. Hungary, Greece, Italy and Cyprus don’t require living there to maintain residency.
Sometimes it’s easier to emigrate by investment than choose another path to residency. Investors can obtain citizenship or residency under comfortable conditions; they don’t need to pass language exams, stay in the country for most of the year or spend several years there. Caribbean states even allow applicants to get their passports remotely.
In some countries for immigration, foreigners are allowed to buy real estate to get residency or citizenship. Malta, Greece, Turkey, and the UAE are among them.
Residency is temporary permission to live in the country. A residence permit is valid for 1—5 years, and then it may be renewed.
Work, study, marriage, and other purposes of living in the country lead to residency. Also, it may be obtained by investment, and the conditions will be pretty mild in that case. For example, investors are not obliged to pass any exams or live in the country to maintain residency.
Citizenship implies that a person has full rights and obligations to the state. The status is life-long and is usually confirmed with a passport. Citizenship allows:
to live in the country;
to use all state benefits, for example, free healthcare or education;
to be protected by the state when abroad;
to enjoy visa-free travelling to countries with visa waiver agreements with the state of citizenship.
Yes, if every state that granted you a passport allows dual citizenship. For example, citizens of Malta, Portugal, and Greece may enjoy the benefits of multiple citizenships.
Some countries don’t allow their citizens to obtain citizenship in other states. Spain, Austria, the UAE and some other countries are on the list. An alternative option, in this case, is to obtain temporary or permanent residence abroad.