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Golden Visa Countries

Golden Visa Countries: compare 36 countries on 3 metrics.

Law36 countries · 3 metricsUpdated Oct 2, 2024Original page
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Antigua and BarbudaUSD 230,0004–5 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
AustraliaNo financial contribution9–12 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia
AustriaSubstantial contribution to the Austrian economy24–36 monthsOpportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution
CanadaStart-up business (SUV), CAD 1.2 million (QIIP)12–37 months (SUV), ~12 months (QIIP)The right to live, work, and study in Canada
Costa RicaUSD 150,000 (Investor Residence)9–12 monthsThe right to live and retire anywhere in Costa Rica
CyprusEUR 300,0002 monthsThe right to live and study in Cyprus
DominicaUSD 200,0003 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide
EgyptUSD 250,0009–12 monthsFreedom of travel to Egypt, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, among others
GreeceEUR 250,0003–4 monthsFreedom of travel to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area
GrenadaUSD 235,0007–8 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including China, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Hong KongHKD 30 million6–9 monthsStrategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China
HungaryEUR 250,00021 daysThe right to live and work in Hungary
ItalyEUR 250,0003–4 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
JerseyGBP 1.75 million in real estate and GBP 250,000 in annual taxes—The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Jersey
JordanUSD 750,0003 monthsThe right to live, work, and study in Jordan
LatviaEUR 60,0001–3 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia
LuxembourgEUR 500,000~6 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg
MalaysiaMYR 1 million3–4 monthsLong-term, multiple-entry visa enabling applicants and their families to live in Malaysia
MaltaEUR 600,00014–38 monthsAn attractive place to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links
MauritiusUSD 375,0006–8 monthsThe right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius
MonacoNo minimum investment6–7 months (EU citizens), 8–9 months (non-EU citizens)The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco
MontenegroNo minimum investment~1 monthThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Montenegro
New ZealandNZD 5 million8–9 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand
North MacedoniaEUR 200,0002–5 monthsFreedom of travel to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Türkiye, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others
PanamaUSD 100,00030 days, or 4–6 monthsThe right to live, work, and study in Panama
PortugalEUR 250,000>18 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal
Saint Kitts and NevisUSD 250,0006–12 monthsEnjoy the full benefits of citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent
Saint LuciaUSD 240,0009–12 monthsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
SingaporeSGD 10 million9–12 monthsWorld-class education, healthcare, and transport systems
SpainEUR 500,000~20 daysThe right to live, work, and study in Spain, and freedom of travel to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
SwitzerlandCHF 250,000 in annual taxes3–6 monthsFirst-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities
ThailandTHB 900,0002–3 monthsLong-term residence permit, with privileged VIP treatment on arrival in Thailand
TurkeyUSD 400,0003–5 monthsFreedom of travel to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others
United Arab EmiratesAED 2 million>8 weeksThe right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE
United KingdomInnovative, scaling business1–8 weeksThe right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom
United StatesUSD 800,00012–36 monthsThe right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA

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Where does this golden visa countries data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Henley Global.