Residence by Investment
The right to live, work, study, and base your family in a stable country, often with a path toward citizenship over time.
Anguilla
Residence
Tax-neutral Caribbean residence in a stable British Overseas Territory.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 18+ with lawful source of funds; tax-residence or real-estate route.
- Minimum investment
- From US$150,000.
- Processing timeline
- A few months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse and dependent children.
Canada
Residence
The Start-up Visa: permanent residence for entrepreneurs, with a path to citizenship.
- Who qualifies
- Entrepreneurs with a qualifying business, support from a designated organization, and basic English or French.
- Minimum investment
- From C$290,000 (via a designated investor or fund).
- Processing timeline
- Work permit first; PR processing varies.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse and dependent children. Free healthcare and education.
Cayman Islands
Residence
Long-term residence in a tax-neutral jurisdiction with world-class infrastructure.
- Who qualifies
- HNW individuals 18+ with lawful source of funds.
- Minimum investment
- From US$1.2m (real estate).
- Processing timeline
- Weeks to a few months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse and dependents.
Cyprus
Residence
One of Europe's most efficient permanent-residence routes, in an EU member state.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 18+ with lawful source of funds and qualifying income.
- Minimum investment
- From €300,000 in real estate (plus an income requirement).
- Processing timeline
- Around 2 to 3 months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse and dependent children.
Greece
Residence
The Golden Visa, still entering at €250,000 via heritage restoration and conversions.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 18+ with lawful source of funds.
- Minimum investment
- From €250,000 (qualifying real estate); standard route €400,000 to €800,000.
- Processing timeline
- Around 2 to 4 months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, children up to 21 (24 if dependent), and parents of both spouses. No minimum stay.
Italy
Residence
The Investor Visa, with residence in three to four months and a flat-tax option.
- Who qualifies
- Investors 18+ with lawful source of funds.
- Minimum investment
- From €250,000 (innovative startup); other routes up to €2m.
- Processing timeline
- Around 3 to 4 months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, minor and dependent adult children, and dependent parents.
Malta
Residence
The Permanent Residence Programme: Schengen mobility and an English-speaking base.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 18+ with lawful source of funds and qualifying assets.
- Minimum investment
- From €170,000 total (government contribution plus property).
- Processing timeline
- Around 4 to 6 months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, children, parents, and grandparents.
New Zealand
Residence
The Active Investor Plus program, launched April 2025, for investors and families.
- Who qualifies
- Investors 18+ meeting the investment and time-in-country requirements.
- Minimum investment
- From NZD 5,000,000 (growth route).
- Processing timeline
- From around 4 months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse or partner and children (per program age criteria). About 105 days in-country over the term.
Panama
Residence
The Qualified Investor Visa, with permanent residence arranged remotely in about 30 days.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 18+ with lawful source of funds.
- Minimum investment
- From US$300,000 (real estate).
- Processing timeline
- Permanent residence in about 30 days.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, children, and dependent parents.
Portugal
Residence
The Golden Visa: Schengen travel, minimal stay, and a route toward citizenship.
- Who qualifies
- Adults 18+ with lawful source of funds.
- Minimum investment
- From €200,000 (qualifying routes); fund route from €500,000.
- Processing timeline
- Around 6 to 12 months.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents. About 7 days per year.