Business Investor Visa Guide 2026 — Requirements

Business Investor Visas allow professionals, entrepreneurs, and families to relocate to a new country through dedicated immigration programmes. In 2026, 22 countries offer at least one business investor visa pathway in our database, each with different income thresholds, processing timelines, and paths to permanent residency.

This page compares every business investor visa programme we track, sorted by difficulty score (1 = easiest, 10 = hardest). Use the table below to quickly identify which countries match your budget, timeline, and long-term goals. Click any country name to see its full immigration profile.

Country Comparison Table

#	Country	Programme	Income Req.	Processing	Difficulty	PR Path	Family
1	Suriname	Business E-Visa	—	3–5 days	3.5/10	No PR path	No
2	Cabo Verde	Investment Residence Permit	—	60–90 days	4/10	5 yr	Yes
3	Gambia	Business Visa	—	7–14 days	4.0/10	No PR path	No
4	El Salvador	Business/Investment Visa	€25,000/to	60–90 days	5.5/10	3 yr	Yes
5	Eswatini	Business Person Temporary Residence Permit	€20,000/to	30–60 days	5.5/10	5 yr	Yes
6	Bolivia	Specific Purpose Visa for Work	—	60–120 days	6/10	2 yr	Yes
7	Djibouti	Business/Investor Visa	€45,000/to	21–45 days	6.0/10	5 yr	Yes
8	Gabon	Business Investor Visa	—	60–90 days	6.0/10	3 yr	Yes
9	Guatemala	Investment Visa	—	60–120 days	6.0/10	2 yr	Yes
10	Solomon Islands	Foreign Investor Work Permit	—	7–7 days	6.5/10	No PR path	Yes
11	Tonga	Business Visa for Investors	—	28–56 days	6.5/10	5 yr	Yes
12	Kosovo	Business Owner Residence Permit	—	60–120 days	7.0/10	5 yr	Yes
13	Guyana	Business Visa on Arrival	—	14–45 days	7.0/10	No PR path	Yes
14	Cameroon	Business Permit	—	90–120 days	7/10	10 yr	Yes
15	Burkina Faso	Business Investor Visa	—	30–60 days	7.0/10	10 yr	Yes
16	Belarus	Belarus Investor Residence Permit	—	60–90 days	7.5/10	1 yr	Yes
17	Equatorial Guinea	Business Investor Visa	€75,000/to	30–60 days	8.0/10	10 yr	Yes
18	Haiti	Haiti Business Investor Visa	—	90–180 days	8.0/10	3 yr	Yes
19	Congo (DRC)	Business Establishment Visa	—	30–90 days	8.0/10	10 yr	Yes
20	Mali	Mali Business Visa	—	14–21 days	8.5/10	3 yr	Yes
21	Cuba	Business/Investor Visa (D-7)	€90,000/to	60–120 days	9.0/10	No PR path	Yes
22	Yemen	Yemen Business Visa	—	14–28 days	10.0/10	No PR path	No

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Belarus (1 programme)

Belarus Investor Residence Permit — Investment-based residency requiring minimum €170,000 investment in approved business activities.

Bolivia (1 programme)

Specific Purpose Visa for Work — Investment-based visa for business activities and entrepreneurship

Burkina Faso (1 programme)

Business Investor Visa — Business investor visa for those establishing commercial operations in Burkina Faso.

Cabo Verde (1 programme)

Investment Residence Permit — Investment-based residency requiring €60,000+ investment in real estate or business

Cameroon (1 programme)

Business Permit — Investment-based permit for business establishment and management

Congo (DRC) (1 programme)

Business Establishment Visa — Business establishment visa for entrepreneurs setting up operations in DRC various economic sectors.

Cuba (1 programme)

Business/Investor Visa (D-7) — Investment-based visa for business activities requiring significant capital and Cuban partnerships.

Djibouti (1 programme)

Business/Investor Visa — Investment visa for business establishment in Djibouti's strategic trade and logistics sectors.

El Salvador (1 programme)

Business/Investment Visa — Investment visa for business establishment with multiple entry options up to 2 years.

Equatorial Guinea (1 programme)

Business Investor Visa — Investment visa requiring substantial capital for business establishment in key economic sectors.

Eswatini (1 programme)

Business Person Temporary Residence Permit — Business residence permit for investors establishing business operations in Eswatini.

Gabon (1 programme)

Business Investor Visa — Investment-based visa for entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Gabon with significant capital requirements.

Gambia (2 programmes)

Business Visa — Short-term business visa for meetings, conferences, and business exploration without employment rights.
Investor Visa — Investment-based visa for entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Gambia with moderate capital requirements.

Guatemala (1 programme)

Investment Visa — Investment visa requiring minimum USD 60000 investment in Guatemala with accelerated path to citizenship.

Guyana (1 programme)

Business Visa on Arrival — 5-year business visa for establishing businesses and investment activities in Guyana.

Haiti (1 programme)

Haiti Business Investor Visa — Investor pathway requiring business establishment and significant capital investment.

Kosovo (1 programme)

Business Owner Residence Permit — Business residence permit for entrepreneurs establishing companies in Kosovo.

Mali (1 programme)

Mali Business Visa — Business visa for commercial activities with significant financial requirements.

Solomon Islands (1 programme)

Foreign Investor Work Permit — Work permit for foreign investors establishing business operations in Solomon Islands

Suriname (1 programme)

Business E-Visa — Short-term business visa for meetings and investment exploration without work rights

Tonga (1 programme)

Business Visa for Investors — Business visa for non-resident foreign investors to establish operations in Tonga

Yemen (1 programme)

Yemen Business Visa (suspended) — Business visa pathway currently suspended due to ongoing conflict and security concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries offer business investor visas in 2026?

As of 2026, 22 countries in our database offer at least one business investor visa pathway. Requirements, processing times, and costs vary significantly between countries.

Which country has the easiest business investor visa to obtain?

Based on our difficulty scoring, Suriname currently offers one of the most accessible business investor visa pathways, though eligibility still depends on your individual circumstances.

What are the typical requirements for business investor visas?

Common requirements include proof of income or savings, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and passport validity. Specific thresholds (income, education, experience) vary by country and programme.

Can I bring my family on a business investor visa?

Many business investor visa programmes allow family accompaniment (spouse and dependent children). Some also grant work rights to spouses. Check the family column in our comparison table above.

How long does it take to get permanent residency through a business investor visa?

The path to permanent residency ranges from 2 to 10 years depending on the country. Some business investor visa programmes offer faster PR tracks than others — see the PR Path column in our table.

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Data sourced from official government immigration portals, verified March 2026. Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before applying.

Business Investor Visas: Compare 22 Countries (2026)