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Residency by Investment

Secure Your Global Residency

Obtain permanent residency in top destinations through strategic investment programs and unlock a world of opportunities.

Benefits of Residency Programs

Residency by investment offers a pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship in desirable countries.

Permanent Residency

Secure long-term residency rights with the ability to live, work, and study in your chosen country.

Strategic Location

Access to prime locations with excellent infrastructure, healthcare, and education systems.

Path to Citizenship

Most programs offer a clear pathway to full citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

Investment Returns

Many programs involve real estate or business investments that can generate returns.

Family Inclusion

Include your spouse, children, and sometimes parents in your residency application.

Quality of Life

Access to world-class healthcare, education, and social services in developed countries.

Popular Residency Programs

Discover our selection of proven residency by investment programs in top global destinations.

Canada residency
Canada
12-18 months

Mobility

Visa-free to 186 countries

Investment

CAD $350,000 minimum funding

Family

Spouse, children (any age)

Path to Citizenship

PR granted immediately, 730 days in 5 years to maintain, Citizenship after 3 years (1,095 days in 5 years)

United Arab Emirates residency
United Arab Emirates
2-3 months

Mobility

Strategic location connecting major global markets

Investment

Property: AED 2M+ (10-year) | AED 750k+ (3-year)

Family

Spouse, children, parents eligible

Path to Citizenship

10-year Golden Visa (renewable) or 3-year Investor Visa, No citizenship path

Greece residency
Greece
2-3 months

Mobility

Visa-free Schengen access to 27 countries

Investment

EUR 250,000 (most areas) | EUR 500,000 (Athens Central, Thessaloniki, Islands)

Family

Spouse, children up to 21, dependent parents

Path to Citizenship

Permanent residency from day one, 5-year renewable permit, Citizenship after 7 years

Cyprus residency
Cyprus
~3 months

Mobility

Visa-free or visa on arrival to 177 countries, EU member since 2004

Investment

Real estate/Shares/Investment funds: EUR 300,000+

Family

Spouse, dependent children up to 25

Path to Citizenship

Visit once every 2 years, Citizenship after 5 years of living in country

Portugal residency
Portugal
1-4 months

Mobility

Visa-free to 27 Schengen countries

Investment

Property: EUR 500k+ | EUR 400k+ (low density) | EUR 350k+ (urban renewal) | Capital: EUR 250k-1.5M

Family

Spouse, children (any age), parents, grandparents

Path to Citizenship

7 days 1st year, 14 days every 2 years, Citizenship after 5 years with Portuguese language

Malta residency
Malta
6-8 months

Mobility

Visa-free travel within European Schengen Area

Investment

Option 1: EUR 68k contribution + EUR 300k/350k property | Option 2: EUR 98k contribution + EUR 10k/12k rent

Family

Spouse, children under 18, unmarried adults over 18, grandparents

Path to Citizenship

No minimum stay required, 5-year investment required, Work permit available

Italy residency
Italy
1-2 months

Mobility

Visa-free travel to 29 Schengen countries

Investment

Start-up: EUR 250k+ | Joint-stock company: EUR 500k+

Family

Full family residency extension

Path to Citizenship

2-year visa renewable for 3 years, PR after 5 years, Citizenship after 10 years tax residency

United Kingdom residency
United Kingdom
2-3 months

Mobility

Visa-free travel to UK and associated territories

Investment

£50,000+ invested in business to meet milestones

Family

Spouse, children under 18

Path to Citizenship

PR after 3 years if business goals met, Citizenship after 6 years

Hungary residency
Hungary
3-4 months

Mobility

Visa-free to 27 EU/Schengen countries

Investment

Real estate fund: EUR 250k+ | Donation: EUR 1M+

Family

Spouse, children up to 26 (if single, studying, dependent), parents

Path to Citizenship

PR after 5 years, No stay required (visit recommended), Investments sold after 5 years