Investment Visas
Golden visas and investor immigration
Investment visas, often called 'golden visas', offer residency or citizenship in exchange for significant financial investment. This can include real estate purchases, government bonds, business investments, or donations. Requirements and benefits vary significantly between programs.
55visa types
42countries
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Compare Investment Visas
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Active Investor Plus Visa
Cost
Investment amount + visa fees
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Investment period, then permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇱
Israel
B/5 Investor Visa
Cost
Visa fees + investment capital
Processing
2-4 months
Duration
2 years initial, renewable up to 5 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇺
Australia
Business Innovation & Investment Visa
Cost
AUD $6,660 (Business Innovation) to $9,455 (Significant Investor)
Processing
12-24 months depending on stream
Duration
5 years provisional, then permanent 888
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇴
Colombia
Business Investment Visa
Cost
$170-230 USD visa fee + company formation costs
Processing
4-8 weeks (company setup adds time)
Duration
3 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇦
Morocco
Business/Investor Visa
Cost
Company registration: 1,000-5,000 MAD + legal fees 5,000-15,000 MAD
Processing
Company formation: 2-4 weeks; carte de séjour: 1-3 months
Duration
1-year carte de séjour, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Business Investor Work Visa
Cost
Investment amount + visa fees
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Up to 4 years work visa, then residence
Path to PR
Yes
🇯🇵
Japan
Business Manager
Cost
¥4,000 COE + visa fee + business setup costs
Processing
1-3 months for COE
Duration
1, 3, or 5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇴
Tonga
Business Visa
Cost
TOP $500+ plus Foreign Investment Certificate ($50 USD annually)
Processing
6-12 weeks
Duration
1-2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇿🇦
South Africa
Business Visa
Cost
ZAR 1,520 government fee + business registration costs
Processing
8-12 weeks
Duration
Up to 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇷
Argentina
Citizenship by Investment
Cost
$500,000+ USD investment plus administrative fees
Processing
30 business days (once program launches)
Duration
Permanent citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇷
Turkey
Citizenship by Investment
Cost
$400,000-500,000 investment + ~5% transaction costs
Processing
3-6 months to citizenship and passport
Duration
Permanent (citizenship)
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇺
Vanuatu
Citizenship by Investment (CIIP)
Cost
Total contribution similar to DSP but $50,000 redeemable after 4 years via Cocoa Sustainable Fund
Processing
30-45 days
Duration
Permanent citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇺
Vanuatu
Citizenship by Investment (DSP)
Cost
Single applicant: $130,000 donation + $5,000 due diligence + $5,000 legal fees | Couple: $150,000 | Family of 3: $165,000 | Family of 4: $180,000 | Each additional: $10,000
Processing
30-45 days (fastest CBI program globally)
Duration
Permanent citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇷🇸
Serbia
Company Formation Residency
Cost
Company registration ~€300-500 + residence permit €154-230
Processing
30-60 days for residence permit
Duration
Up to 3 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇰🇷
South Korea
D-8 Investor/Startup Visa
Cost
~$90-130 USD visa fee plus company registration costs
Processing
4-8 weeks depending on complexity
Duration
1 year, renewable while business operates
Path to PR
Yes
🇸🇬
Singapore
EntrePass
Cost
S$105 application + S$225 issuance + S$30 MJV
Processing
8-12 weeks
Duration
1 year initial, renewable 1-2 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇦
Canada
Entrepreneur Immigration
Cost
Provincial fees + Federal: ~$1,965 + investment capital
Processing
Provincial nomination: 3-12 months, Federal PR: varies
Duration
Permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇼
Taiwan
Entrepreneur Visa
Cost
Application fees plus business registration costs
Processing
2-4 months for Investment Commission review
Duration
1 year initial, renewable based on progress
Path to PR
Yes
🇺🇸
United States
E Visa
Cost
Varies by country (reciprocity), typically $205-315
Processing
2-6 months depending on embassy
Duration
Up to 5 years, renewable indefinitely
Path to PR
No
🇵🇦
Panama
Friendly Nations Visa
Cost
$8,000-12,000 total (includes $5,000 deposit + legal fees + government fees over 2 years)
Processing
3-6 months from document submission to provisional residency
Duration
2 years provisional, then permanent residency
Path to PR
Yes
🇧🇭
Bahrain
Golden Residency
Cost
BHD 300 issuance fee
Processing
6-8 working days
Duration
10 years, renewable indefinitely
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇹
Portugal
Golden Visa
Cost
€5,325 application fee + €5,325 per family member + investment amount
Processing
8-12 months for approval
Duration
2-year residence permit, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇩
Indonesia
Golden Visa
Cost
IDR 13,000,000 (~$840) for 5-year, IDR 19,500,000 (~$1,260) for 10-year + agent fees
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
5 or 10 years, renewable
Path to PR
No
🇮🇹
Italy
Golden Visa
Cost
€250,000-€2,000,000 investment + minimal visa fees
Processing
30-90 days for Nulla Osta, then visa within 6 months
Duration
2 years initial, 3 years on renewal
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇪
Dubai (UAE)
Golden Visa
Cost
AED 10,400 (~$2,830) application fee + medical + Emirates ID
Processing
2-4 weeks typical, up to 3 months for complex cases
Duration
10 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇬🇷
Greece
Golden Visa
Cost
€2,000 application fee + €16 residence card + investment amount
Processing
6-9 months
Duration
5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇭🇺
Hungary
Golden Visa (Guest Investor)
Cost
€250,000 minimum investment + administrative fees
Processing
5+ months total process
Duration
10 years, renewable for another 10 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇾
Cyprus
Golden Visa (Permanent Residence by Investment)
Cost
€500 application fee + investment amount
Processing
~9 months
Duration
Permanent (card renewed every 10 years)
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Golden Visa (Proposed)
Cost
To be determined upon launch
Processing
To be determined upon launch
Duration
5-10 years (proposed)
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇼
Taiwan
Investment Visa
Cost
Investment amount plus registration and visa fees
Processing
2-4 months
Duration
1-3 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇸🇻
El Salvador
Investor Residency
Cost
Varies based on investment structure
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Tied to investment
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇷
Costa Rica
Investor Visa
Cost
$250 application deposit + investment amount + CAJA fees
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
2 years initial, renewable for 2 more years
Path to PR
Yes
🇪🇨
Ecuador
Investor Visa
Cost
$50 application + visa fees (~$400)
Processing
60+ days via E-Visa system
Duration
2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇱
Chile
Investor Visa
Cost
Varies by nationality + InvestChile processing
Processing
6-8 months after InvestChile approval
Duration
1 year initial, extendable
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Investor Visa (DT1-DT4)
Cost
Visa fee varies + business setup costs
Processing
10-15 working days after document submission
Duration
DT1/DT2: 5 years, DT3: 3 years, DT4: 1 year
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇪
Peru
Investor Visa (Inversionista)
Cost
$30-100 USD processing fee + legal/formation costs
Processing
30-60 days
Duration
1 year
Path to PR
Yes
🇧🇷
Brazil
Investor Visa (VIPER)
Cost
Investment amount + administrative fees
Processing
4-6 months
Duration
Permanent (business) or 2 years temporary then permanent (real estate)
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇭
Switzerland
Lump-Sum Taxation Residency
Cost
CHF 250,000-1,000,000 annual tax commitment
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
1 or 5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇾
Malaysia
MM2H (My Second Home)
Cost
Processing fees: RM40,000-70,000 + tier deposits
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
5 years (Silver), 15 years (Gold), 20 years (Platinum)
Path to PR
No
🇲🇩
Moldova
Permanent Residence
Cost
Application fees (reduced for fast-track)
Processing
Up to 90 days (90-120 days fast-track for investors)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇪
Dubai (UAE)
Property Investor Visa
Cost
AED 3,000-5,000 (~$820-1,360)
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
2 years (AED 750K) or 5 years (higher values)
Path to PR
No
🇵🇦
Panama
Qualified Investor Visa
Cost
Investment amount + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Immediate permanent residency
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇴
Colombia
Real Estate Investment Visa
Cost
$170-230 USD visa fee + cedula fee + registration costs
Processing
3-6 weeks (property registration adds time)
Duration
3 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇦
Panama
Reforestation Investor Visa
Cost
$80,000-100,000 standard investment OR $350,000 express + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees
Processing
Standard: 3 years to permanent residency; Express: 60-180 days
Duration
2-year provisional, then permanent residency
Path to PR
Yes
🇺🇾
Uruguay
Residency by Investment (Golden Visa)
Cost
From $540,000+ USD investment plus $3,245 application fee
Processing
6-12 months for permanent residency
Duration
2-year temporary residency, then permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇩
Indonesia
Second Home Visa
Cost
IDR 12,000,000 (~$775) for 5 years, IDR 18,500,000 (~$1,200) for 10 years
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
5 or 10 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇦
Panama
Self-Economic Solvency Visa (PEC)
Cost
$300,000 investment + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees
Processing
2-year provisional residency, then convert to permanent
Duration
2-year provisional, then permanent residency
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇭
Philippines
SIRV Investor Visa
Cost
$300 application fee + $2,000 PHP per SIRV ID card
Processing
Several months (probationary visa first)
Duration
Indefinite, as long as investment maintained
Path to PR
No
🇹🇭
Thailand
SMART Visa
Cost
THB 10,000 application fee
Processing
30-60 days for BOI endorsement + visa processing
Duration
Up to 4 years depending on category
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇪
Ireland
Startup Entrepreneur Programme
Cost
No visa fee, €300 IRP registration
Processing
6-8 weeks for evaluation
Duration
2 years (Stamp 4), renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇾
Paraguay
SUACE Investor Residency
Cost
~$14,000 total (filing, company registration, residence card)
Processing
~90 days (20 days via SUACE fast-track)
Duration
Permanent (10-year card, renewable)
Path to PR
Yes
🇫🇷
France
Talent Passport - Innovative Business
Cost
€99 visa fee + €200 residence permit tax + €25 stamp duty
Processing
2-4 months
Duration
Up to 4 years
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC)
Cost
$10 extension fee + processing fees
Processing
5-7 working days
Duration
1-10 years depending on category
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇾
Paraguay
Temporary Residency
Cost
$336 government fee + $27 Certificate of Residency + ~$800-1,000 document processing
Processing
1-3 months for permit, 4-8 weeks additional for Cedula
Duration
2 years, converts to permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇭
Thailand
Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa
Cost
THB 650,000 (Bronze) to THB 5,000,000 (Reserve) + THB 50,000 application fee
Processing
30-45 days after document submission
Duration
5-20 years depending on tier
Path to PR
No
🇳🇿 New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa | Investment amount + visa fees | 6-12 months | Investment period, then permanent residence | Yes | |
🇮🇱 Israel B/5 Investor Visa | Visa fees + investment capital | 2-4 months | 2 years initial, renewable up to 5 years | Yes | |
🇦🇺 Australia Business Innovation & Investment Visa | AUD $6,660 (Business Innovation) to $9,455 (Significant Investor) | 12-24 months depending on stream | 5 years provisional, then permanent 888 | Yes | |
🇨🇴 Colombia Business Investment Visa | $170-230 USD visa fee + company formation costs | 4-8 weeks (company setup adds time) | 3 years | Yes | |
🇲🇦 Morocco Business/Investor Visa | Company registration: 1,000-5,000 MAD + legal fees 5,000-15,000 MAD | Company formation: 2-4 weeks; carte de séjour: 1-3 months | 1-year carte de séjour, renewable | Yes | |
🇳🇿 New Zealand Business Investor Work Visa | Investment amount + visa fees | 6-12 months | Up to 4 years work visa, then residence | Yes | |
🇯🇵 Japan Business Manager | ¥4,000 COE + visa fee + business setup costs | 1-3 months for COE | 1, 3, or 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇹🇴 Tonga Business Visa | TOP $500+ plus Foreign Investment Certificate ($50 USD annually) | 6-12 weeks | 1-2 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇿🇦 South Africa Business Visa | ZAR 1,520 government fee + business registration costs | 8-12 weeks | Up to 3 years | Yes | |
🇦🇷 Argentina Citizenship by Investment | $500,000+ USD investment plus administrative fees | 30 business days (once program launches) | Permanent citizenship | Yes | |
🇹🇷 Turkey Citizenship by Investment | $400,000-500,000 investment + ~5% transaction costs | 3-6 months to citizenship and passport | Permanent (citizenship) | Yes | |
🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (CIIP) | Total contribution similar to DSP but $50,000 redeemable after 4 years via Cocoa Sustainable Fund | 30-45 days | Permanent citizenship | Yes | |
🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (DSP) | Single applicant: $130,000 donation + $5,000 due diligence + $5,000 legal fees | Couple: $150,000 | Family of 3: $165,000 | Family of 4: $180,000 | Each additional: $10,000 | 30-45 days (fastest CBI program globally) | Permanent citizenship | Yes | |
🇷🇸 Serbia Company Formation Residency | Company registration ~€300-500 + residence permit €154-230 | 30-60 days for residence permit | Up to 3 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇰🇷 South Korea D-8 Investor/Startup Visa | ~$90-130 USD visa fee plus company registration costs | 4-8 weeks depending on complexity | 1 year, renewable while business operates | Yes | |
🇸🇬 Singapore EntrePass | S$105 application + S$225 issuance + S$30 MJV | 8-12 weeks | 1 year initial, renewable 1-2 years | Yes | |
🇨🇦 Canada Entrepreneur Immigration | Provincial fees + Federal: ~$1,965 + investment capital | Provincial nomination: 3-12 months, Federal PR: varies | Permanent residence | Yes | |
🇹🇼 Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa | Application fees plus business registration costs | 2-4 months for Investment Commission review | 1 year initial, renewable based on progress | Yes | |
🇺🇸 United States E Visa | Varies by country (reciprocity), typically $205-315 | 2-6 months depending on embassy | Up to 5 years, renewable indefinitely | No | |
🇵🇦 Panama Friendly Nations Visa | $8,000-12,000 total (includes $5,000 deposit + legal fees + government fees over 2 years) | 3-6 months from document submission to provisional residency | 2 years provisional, then permanent residency | Yes | |
🇧🇭 Bahrain Golden Residency | BHD 300 issuance fee | 6-8 working days | 10 years, renewable indefinitely | Yes | |
🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Visa | €5,325 application fee + €5,325 per family member + investment amount | 8-12 months for approval | 2-year residence permit, renewable | Yes | |
🇮🇩 Indonesia Golden Visa | IDR 13,000,000 (~$840) for 5-year, IDR 19,500,000 (~$1,260) for 10-year + agent fees | 2-4 weeks | 5 or 10 years, renewable | No | |
🇮🇹 Italy Golden Visa | €250,000-€2,000,000 investment + minimal visa fees | 30-90 days for Nulla Osta, then visa within 6 months | 2 years initial, 3 years on renewal | Yes | |
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) Golden Visa | AED 10,400 (~$2,830) application fee + medical + Emirates ID | 2-4 weeks typical, up to 3 months for complex cases | 10 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇬🇷 Greece Golden Visa | €2,000 application fee + €16 residence card + investment amount | 6-9 months | 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇭🇺 Hungary Golden Visa (Guest Investor) | €250,000 minimum investment + administrative fees | 5+ months total process | 10 years, renewable for another 10 years | Yes | |
🇨🇾 Cyprus Golden Visa (Permanent Residence by Investment) | €500 application fee + investment amount | ~9 months | Permanent (card renewed every 10 years) | Yes | |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Golden Visa (Proposed) | To be determined upon launch | To be determined upon launch | 5-10 years (proposed) | Yes | |
🇹🇼 Taiwan Investment Visa | Investment amount plus registration and visa fees | 2-4 months | 1-3 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇸🇻 El Salvador Investor Residency | Varies based on investment structure | 2-3 months | Tied to investment | Yes | |
🇨🇷 Costa Rica Investor Visa | $250 application deposit + investment amount + CAJA fees | 3-6 months | 2 years initial, renewable for 2 more years | Yes | |
🇪🇨 Ecuador Investor Visa | $50 application + visa fees (~$400) | 60+ days via E-Visa system | 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇨🇱 Chile Investor Visa | Varies by nationality + InvestChile processing | 6-8 months after InvestChile approval | 1 year initial, extendable | Yes | |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) | Visa fee varies + business setup costs | 10-15 working days after document submission | DT1/DT2: 5 years, DT3: 3 years, DT4: 1 year | Yes | |
🇵🇪 Peru Investor Visa (Inversionista) | $30-100 USD processing fee + legal/formation costs | 30-60 days | 1 year | Yes | |
🇧🇷 Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER) | Investment amount + administrative fees | 4-6 months | Permanent (business) or 2 years temporary then permanent (real estate) | Yes | |
🇨🇭 Switzerland Lump-Sum Taxation Residency | CHF 250,000-1,000,000 annual tax commitment | 3-6 months | 1 or 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇲🇾 Malaysia MM2H (My Second Home) | Processing fees: RM40,000-70,000 + tier deposits | 3-6 months | 5 years (Silver), 15 years (Gold), 20 years (Platinum) | No | |
🇲🇩 Moldova Permanent Residence | Application fees (reduced for fast-track) | Up to 90 days (90-120 days fast-track for investors) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) Property Investor Visa | AED 3,000-5,000 (~$820-1,360) | 2-4 weeks | 2 years (AED 750K) or 5 years (higher values) | No | |
🇵🇦 Panama Qualified Investor Visa | Investment amount + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees | 2-3 months | Immediate permanent residency | Yes | |
🇨🇴 Colombia Real Estate Investment Visa | $170-230 USD visa fee + cedula fee + registration costs | 3-6 weeks (property registration adds time) | 3 years | Yes | |
🇵🇦 Panama Reforestation Investor Visa | $80,000-100,000 standard investment OR $350,000 express + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees | Standard: 3 years to permanent residency; Express: 60-180 days | 2-year provisional, then permanent residency | Yes | |
🇺🇾 Uruguay Residency by Investment (Golden Visa) | From $540,000+ USD investment plus $3,245 application fee | 6-12 months for permanent residency | 2-year temporary residency, then permanent | Yes | |
🇮🇩 Indonesia Second Home Visa | IDR 12,000,000 (~$775) for 5 years, IDR 18,500,000 (~$1,200) for 10 years | 2-4 weeks | 5 or 10 years | Yes | |
🇵🇦 Panama Self-Economic Solvency Visa (PEC) | $300,000 investment + legal fees ($3,000-5,000) + government fees | 2-year provisional residency, then convert to permanent | 2-year provisional, then permanent residency | Yes | |
🇵🇭 Philippines SIRV Investor Visa | $300 application fee + $2,000 PHP per SIRV ID card | Several months (probationary visa first) | Indefinite, as long as investment maintained | No | |
🇹🇭 Thailand SMART Visa | THB 10,000 application fee | 30-60 days for BOI endorsement + visa processing | Up to 4 years depending on category | Yes | |
🇮🇪 Ireland Startup Entrepreneur Programme | No visa fee, €300 IRP registration | 6-8 weeks for evaluation | 2 years (Stamp 4), renewable | Yes | |
🇵🇾 Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency | ~$14,000 total (filing, company registration, residence card) | ~90 days (20 days via SUACE fast-track) | Permanent (10-year card, renewable) | Yes | |
🇫🇷 France Talent Passport - Innovative Business | €99 visa fee + €200 residence permit tax + €25 stamp duty | 2-4 months | Up to 4 years | Yes | |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC) | $10 extension fee + processing fees | 5-7 working days | 1-10 years depending on category | Yes | |
🇵🇾 Paraguay Temporary Residency | $336 government fee + $27 Certificate of Residency + ~$800-1,000 document processing | 1-3 months for permit, 4-8 weeks additional for Cedula | 2 years, converts to permanent | Yes | |
🇹🇭 Thailand Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa | THB 650,000 (Bronze) to THB 5,000,000 (Reserve) + THB 50,000 application fee | 30-45 days after document submission | 5-20 years depending on tier | No |
Questions about Investment Visas
How does Paraguay's territorial tax system work for expats with foreign income?
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How fast can I get Vanuatu citizenship by investment, and what does it cost?
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What documents do I need for Paraguay temporary residency and how long does it take?
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