Eight states with investment programs are in the first half of the rating. Foreigners can get a residence permit or citizenship there by investing in the economy: for example, when buying real estate or contributing to a state fund.
How to get a residence permit and citizenship in the ranking countries
Switzerland grants residence permits without the right to work in the country to financially independent individuals. The investor agrees with the canton administration and pays a chord tax starting from ₣450,000 per year.
Austria issues residence permits to financially independent individuals — every year there are from 400 to 450 quotas allocated to applicants and their family members. The cost of obtaining and maintaining the status starts from €100,000 per year.
The UAE grants resident visas to investors for purchasing real estate in the country. If the property cost starts from $204,000, the investor will be able to get a resident visa for three years, and if the property is purchased for an amount starting from $545,000, it will be possible to get a residence visa for five years.
Malta offers a permanent residence permit for the purchase or rental of housing. The investor pays an administrative fee, a government fee, and a contribution to a Maltese non-governmental organization, and proves the assets worth at least €500,000.
Cyprus issues permanent residence by investment starting from €300,000. The investor chooses from three options: purchasing either residential or commercial real estate, local company shares, or bonds.
Portugal offers a residence permit by investment starting from €250,000. The investor can choose one of eight options, for example, buying real estate or investment fund units.
Greece issues a residence permit by either purchasing residential real estate, commercial real estate, or local company shares, or by opening a deposit in a Greek bank. Minimum investment ― €250,000.
On September 10, 2022, the Prime Minister of Greece announced that the minimum investment amount under the Golden Visa program will increase from €250,000 to €500,000. The change is expected to take effect in December 2022.
Montenegro offers foreigners to get citizenship by investment: to do this, they need to buy real estate in the country and make a non-refundable contribution to the state fund. The investor’s expenses start from €472,000.
Applications for participation and getting a passport of Montenegro are accepted until December 31, 2022. After this date, the program will be discontinued.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for citizenship by investment and residence permit programs. If you want to move to one of the countries from the ranking, please consult investment program experts.
