Programs with a route: Funds, bonds or deposits
Investment funds, government bonds or bank deposits held for a set period.
Argentina Citizenship by Investment (announced)
In October 2026 Argentina's president announced plans for a citizenship-by-investment route; figures here are as reported and not yet confirmed by published regulations.
Country: Argentina
Minimum investment (as published): Reported: US$350,000 contribution or US$800,000 in a 7-year government bond
Egypt Citizenship by Investment
Egypt offers citizenship for a US$250,000 contribution, US$300,000 of real estate, a business investment or a refundable US$500,000 deposit, with funds transferred from a…
Country: Egypt
Minimum investment (as published): US$250,000 (non-refundable treasury contribution)
Jordan Citizenship by Investment
Jordan offers citizenship to investors in new company shares or job-creating productive projects; the official page no longer lists the former deposit route.
Country: Jordan
Minimum investment (as published): JOD 500,000 (productive project outside Amman with 10 jobs)
Türkiye Citizenship by Investment
Türkiye grants citizenship by presidential decision to foreigners who buy at least US$400,000 of real estate or make one of several US$500,000 investments.
Country: Türkiye
Minimum investment (as published): US$400,000 (real estate, 3-year resale restriction)
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)
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)
Costa Rica Investor Residency
Costa Rica's investor residence category. The reported minimum for new applications is US$200,000; confirm the current figure with DGME.
Country: Costa Rica
Minimum investment (as published): Reported: US$200,000 for new applications (from 15 Jul 2026)
Panama Qualified Investor Program
Panama's Qualified Investor permanent residence, available for real estate investments from US$300,000.
Country: Panama
Minimum investment (as published): US$300,000 (real estate)
Quebec Investor Program
Quebec's investor program, reopened in reformed form in 2024, requires C$2 million in net assets, oral French at level 7 and a C$1 million deposit plus a C$200,000 contri…
Country: Canada (Quebec)
Minimum investment (as published): C$1 million 5-year deposit plus C$200,000 non-refundable contribution
Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme for investors placing HK$30 million in permissible assets.
Country: Hong Kong SAR
Minimum investment (as published): HK$30 million
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
Malaysia's long-stay programme with Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers based on fixed deposits from US$150,000. Applicants must be at least 25.
Country: Malaysia
Minimum investment (as published): US$150,000 fixed deposit (Silver tier)
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa
New Zealand's investor residence visa with a NZ$5 million Growth category and a NZ$10 million Balanced category.
Country: New Zealand
Minimum investment (as published): NZ$5 million (Growth category)
Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV Classic)
The Philippines' retiree visa, with deposits from US$15,000 for applicants aged 50+ with a pension.
Country: Philippines
Minimum investment (as published): US$15,000 deposit (age 50+ with pension)
Singapore Global Investor Programme
Singapore's permanent residence route for established business owners and family offices, from S$10 million in a Singapore business.
Country: Singapore
Minimum investment (as published): S$10 million (new or expanded Singapore business)
Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Thailand's 10-year Long-Term Resident visa run by the Board of Investment, with categories for wealthy citizens, pensioners and remote professionals.
Country: Thailand
UAE Golden Visa (investors)
The UAE's long-term residence (Golden Visa) for investors from AED 2 million, with 10-year (public investment) or 5-year (real estate) validity.
Country: United Arab Emirates
Minimum investment (as published): AED 2 million
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