Investment Migration Countries
Countries in Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas grant residency or citizenship for investment in the state economy. Here is why and where to get a second passport or a residence permit, and what are the essential requirements for applicants.
$130,000+
Investments in citizenship
€30,000+
Investments in residency
1+ months
Obtaining period
Citizenship by investment
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
Malta
€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
St Kitts & Nevis
$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
Grenada
$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
St Lucia
$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
Antigua & Barbuda
$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
Dominica
$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
Vanuatu
$130,000+1—4 months
1—4 months
Fastest citizenship program in the world, with application processing within 1—4 months
Opportunity to get a 5-year visitor visa to the USA
Beneficial tax regime for companies for 20 years
Turkey
$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
Egypt
$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
Paraguay
€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
$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
Montenegro
Unavailable€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
Moldova
Unavailable€100,000+3—4 months
3—4 months
Visa-free entry to 130+ countries
Citizenship for the whole family
Citizenship can be passed on to descendants
Cyprus
Unavailable€2+ mln9+ months
9+ months
Visa-free entry to 160+ countries
Tax optimization
Safe haven in an EU island state in the Mediterranian Sea
Residency by investment
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
Portugal
€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
Hungary
€250,000+Several months
Several months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen Area
Relocation to a European country with an affordable cost of living
Tax optimisation with low rates
Greece
€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
Malta
€150,000+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
Hungary
€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
Hungary
€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
Malta
€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
Malta
€3,500+, monthly income2+ months
2+ months
Moving to Europe and creating a safe haven
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Tax optimisation
UAE
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
Portugal
€9,840+, 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
Portugal
€3,280+, 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
Cyprus
€300,000+9+ months
9+ months
Tax optimisation
Property investment income
Prospect of obtaining citizenship in 5 years
Spain
€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
Spain
€2,646+, 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
Italy
€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
Italy
€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
Andorra
€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
Portugal
€9,840+ on a bank account6+ months
6+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Starting a business and moving to the EU
USA
$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
Austria
€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
Switzerland
₣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
Indonesia
$130,000+1+ months
1+ months
Moving to Indonesia and creating a safe haven
Prospect of permanent residency in 3 years
Doing business and investing in Indonesia
Thailand
$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
Netherlands
€1.25+ mln3+ months
3+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Right to live in an expat-friendly country
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Luxembourg
€500,000+6+ months
6+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Beneficial tax regimes for highly-skilled specialists and expatriates
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Latvia
€50,000+1—3 months
1—3 months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
Beneficial terms and tax incentives for businesses
Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Monaco
€500,000+3+ months
3+ months
Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries
No income tax
Prospect of citizenship in 10 years
Montenegro
Not specified1—2 months
1—2 months
Residency for business owners without specific requirements for the new company
Safe haven in a European country by the sea
Income and corporate taxes are 9%
Jersey
£1.25+ mln1+ months
1+ months
Visa-free entry to the UK and Ireland
Property tax is 0% and other tax incentives
Prospect of UK citizenship in 6 years
Hong Kong SAR China
HK$30 mln4+ months
4+ months
Right to live and do business in a stable Asian economic centre
0% corporate tax for foreign companies
Prospect of permanent residency in 7 years
Singapore
SG$10 mln9+ months
9+ months
Right to live and do business in a stable Asian economic centre
Tax incentives for individuals and companies
Prospect of citizenship in 2 years
Malaysia
MYR 500,0003—6 months
3—6 months
Half of the deposit sum can be used to pay for education, healthcare or buying housing
Low taxes and cost of living
Prospect of citizenship in 12 years
Canada
10% of startup shares3 years
3 years
Relocation to Canada with a spouse and children
Government subsidies and tax incentives for businesses
Prospect of citizenship in 3 years
Mauritius
$375,000+6+ months
6+ months
Safe haven in a tropical paradise
Income tax is 10—15%, corporate tax is 15%
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Namibia
$365,000+3+ months
3+ months
Right to live, work, and study in a safe and stable country
Only local income is taxed
Permanent residency in 7 years
Australia
AU$2.5+ mln12+ months
12+ months
Right to live, do business, and study in Australia
Various investment paths reducing time to permanent residency to up to 1 year
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
New Zealand
NZ$5+ mln8+ months
8+ months
Relocation to New Zealand, a safe and eco-friendly country
Enhanced business opportunities and access to large economies
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
Panama
$160,000+1—6 months
1—6 months
Residency for a spouse and children up to 25
Tax incentives and preferential tax regimes for businesses
Prospect of citizenship in 5 years
UK
Unavailable£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
Hungary
Unavailable€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
Practical Guide
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Features for investors
Benefits
Second citizenship or residency allows one to travel freely around the world, move abroad, and provide safety and a better quality of life to your family.
Some countries enable applicants to obtain a second passport remotely, and others make lenient demands on living in the country and learning its language.
Relocation options
The list of countries for migration by investment includes South European states, popular among expats: Portugal, Greece, and Spain. Migration programs also work in the UAE, Vanuatu, Caribbean states, and many other countries across the globe.
Investment options
Available variants depend on a country and status. In the Caribbean, investors usually choose between contribution to a state fund and property purchase. In European countries, they may buy real estate, transfer capital, and invest in securities or businesses.
How can a licensed agent help you get residency or citizenship?
As a rule, migration by investment requires the participation of a licensed agent, a consulting company helping investors apply and get a second passport. This condition is indicated in the laws of most states that grant citizenship by investment.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of investment migration programs in the EU and the Caribbean. Our clients trust our expertise, confirmed with governmental licences, 15 years on the market and six offices around the globe.
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