European Golden Visas & Residence by Investment (2026)
Residence by investment in Greece, Portugal, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Hungary and Latvia, with current thresholds.
Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2))
Cyprus's fast-track permanent residence permit for €300,000 investments with a minimum secured annual income.
Country: Cyprus
Minimum investment (as published): €300,000
Greece Golden Visa
Greece's five-year renewable investor residence permit, with property thresholds of €800,000 or €400,000 depending on location and €250,000 for qualifying conversions or …
Country: Greece
Minimum investment (as published): €250,000 (conversion or listed-building restoration only); €400,000 / €800,000 for standard property
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Hungary's guest investor residence permit, available for investments from €250,000 in a qualifying real estate fund.
Country: Hungary
Minimum investment (as published): €250,000 (units in a qualifying real estate fund)
Italy Investor Visa
Italy's Investor Visa for non-EU nationals investing from €250,000 in an innovative startup up to €2 million in government bonds.
Country: Italy
Minimum investment (as published): €250,000 (innovative startup)
Latvia Residence Permit for Investors
Latvia's temporary residence permits for investors, via share capital from €50,000 or real estate from €250,000.
Country: Latvia
Minimum investment (as published): €50,000 share capital (smaller companies) plus €10,000 state fee
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Malta's permanent residence programme for applicants who buy or rent qualifying property and pay a government contribution and fees.
Country: Malta
Minimum investment (as published): Property purchase from €375,000 or rent from €14,000 a year, plus government contribution and fees
Portugal Golden Visa (ARI)
Portugal's residence permit for investment (ARI). Since 2023 real estate no longer qualifies; the best-known remaining route is €500,000 in qualifying investment funds.
Country: Portugal
Minimum investment (as published): €500,000 (qualifying investment fund route)
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