Investment visas, Golden Visas, and citizenship by investment programs worldwide
Explore 45+ 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.
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.
Direct path to US Green Card. Investment in TEA (Targeted Employment Area) job-creating projects. USCIS processing 24-36 months. Interview at US Consulate Dubai. Citizenship after 5 years.
Treaty investor visa. Requires second citizenship from treaty country (e.g., Grenada). Apply at US Consulate Dubai. Renewable indefinitely. Spouse gets work permit. No direct path to Green Card.
For citizens of 50+ friendly nations. Requires $5K bank deposit + $300K assets abroad, or $200K property/business. Apply in Panama. Permanent residency after 2 years. Citizenship after 5 years.
Permanent residency via business investment registered with Central Bank (RDE-IED). Apply at Brazilian Consulate Dubai. Must maintain investment 4 years. Citizenship possible after 4 years.
New program launched April 2025. Growth tier: NZ$5M/3 years/21 days presence. Balanced tier: NZ$10M/5 years/105 days. Fast processing averaging 31 working days for approval.
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.
