Investment visas, Golden Visas, and citizenship by investment programs worldwide
Explore 30+ residency and citizenship programs available from the UAE. Golden Visas, citizenship by investment, digital nomad visas, and skilled worker permits with investment requirements, processing times, and eligibility details.
Apply at Spanish Consulate Dubai. 20-day official processing for complete applications. Special 15% flat tax (Beckham Law) for first 5 years. Extendable to 5 years total.
Turkish passport via Istanbul real estate with a TAPU cadastral value of $400K+ (held 3 years). Citizenship in 4-6 months for the whole family. Visa-free to 110+ countries and eligible for the US E-2 investor visa. No residency requirement.
Apply via French Consulate Dubai or TLScontact. Long-stay visa for financially independent visitors. No work permitted. Full access to French healthcare. PR and citizenship pathway.
Entrepreneur visa for starting a business in Portugal. Apply via VFS Global Dubai. Lower investment than Golden Visa. Path to EU citizenship in 5 years with 7 days/year presence.
Investment via AIMA (formerly SEF). Fund investment or real estate in low-density areas. Currently experiencing backlogs. EU citizenship in 5 years with minimal presence requirement.
Most affordable EU Golden Visa. €250K in low-demand areas, €400K-€800K in Athens/islands (2024 increase). No minimum stay required. Includes three generations. Processing via Greek Consulate.
Most affordable Caribbean CBI. Official processing 3-4 months via government CBI Unit. Visa-free to 140+ countries including UK, EU, Singapore. No residency requirements.
Only CBI with USA E-2 treaty access. Visa-free to China, UK, EU, Singapore. Processing via official CBI Committee. Real estate option: $270K (can resell after 5 years).
World's oldest CBI program (since 1984). Premium passport with strongest reputation. Accelerated processing available (45-60 days). Visa-free to 150+ countries.
Apply via VFS Global Dubai. Min 15 calendar days processing. For retirees and remote workers with passive income (pension, dividends, rental). Physical presence required. EU citizenship in 5 years.
For financially independent individuals not working in Spain. Apply at Spanish Consulate Dubai. No work allowed. Full Schengen access. Citizenship after 10 years residence.
Apply at Italian Consulate Dubai. Up to 90 days official processing. For retirees and financially independent. Proof of stable passive income required. Citizenship after 10 years.
Financially Independent Person visa. Lower cost alternative to Golden Visa. Apply at Greek Consulate Abu Dhabi. Full EU/Schengen benefits. Citizenship pathway available.
Apply via VFS Global Dubai. Min 15 days processing. For remote workers employed outside Portugal. Income threshold €3,480/mo (2025). Path to permanent residency and citizenship.
Apply at German Consulate Dubai. 7 working days to 12 weeks processing. For freelancers/artists with German clients. Must prove benefit to German economy. PR after 5 years.
Apply at Greek Consulate Abu Dhabi. 50% income tax exemption for first 7 years. Beautiful islands and affordable lifestyle. Renewable up to 2 years total.
New visa launched April 2024. Apply at Italian Consulate Dubai. 30-90 days processing. For remote workers in qualified professions. Biometrics required from Jan 2025. Renewable.
For individuals with extraordinary ability. USCIS processing 2-6 months. Premium processing available (15 days, $2,805). US Consulate Dubai interview wait ~1 month. ~94% approval rate.
Green Card for extraordinary ability. No employer sponsor needed. Self-petition available. Premium processing option. Evidence of sustained national/international acclaim required.
Green Card for outstanding professors and researchers. Requires 3+ years teaching/research experience. Employer sponsorship required. International recognition in academic field.
For leaders in academia, research, arts, digital tech. Apply via gov.uk. 3 weeks standard processing. Endorsement from Tech Nation, UKRI, or Arts Council required. ILR after 3 years possible.
Apply via VFS Global Dubai. Standard 3 weeks processing. Priority (5 days) and super-priority (next day) available. Employer sponsorship required. Settlement after 5 years.
For recent graduates from top global universities. No job offer needed. Work, self-employment, or job search allowed. Apply via VFS Dubai. Can switch to other visa categories.
For experienced entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable business ideas. Endorsement required from approved body. No minimum investment. Settlement possible after 3 years.
Apply via French Consulate Dubai or TLScontact. Multi-track visa for qualified employees, researchers, artists, entrepreneurs. Family members can work. PR after 5 years.
Fast-track visa for tech professionals. Apply via VFS Dubai. Must join certified Portuguese startup or tech company. Growing Lisbon tech hub. EU citizenship in 5 years.
Family reunification visa for spouses of EU citizens. Allows permanent residence in the Schengen area. Each EU country has different requirements.
Fiancé visa for partners of US citizens. Must marry within 90 days of arrival. Leads to Green Card and citizenship.
Family visa for spouses of UK citizens or settled persons. Path to ILR after 5 years and citizenship after 6 years.
Spousal sponsorship for permanent residence in Canada. Direct PR on arrival. Citizenship eligible after 3 years.
