Investor & Golden Visas allow professionals, entrepreneurs, and families to relocate to a new country through dedicated immigration programmes. In 2026, 84 countries offer at least one investor visa pathway in our database, each with different income thresholds, processing timelines, and paths to permanent residency.
This page compares every 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 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Citizenship by Investment | — | 120–180 days | 4.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 2 | Austria | Austrian Citizenship by Investment | — | 365–1095 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 3 | Brazil | Investor Visa (VIPER) | — | 60–180 days | 5/10 | — | Yes |
| 4 | Rwanda | V5/V6 Investor + Class II Residence | — | 5–40 days | 5/10 | 7 yr | Yes |
| 5 | Egypt | Investor / Real Estate Residence | — | 30–90 days | 5/10 | — | Yes |
| 6 | Saint Lucia | Citizenship by Investment | — | 270–450 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 7 | Ukraine | Entrepreneur / Business Investor | — | 10–40 days | 5.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 8 | Panama | Qualified Investor Visa | — | 30–30 days | 5.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 9 | Morocco | Investor Visa | — | 14–28 days | 5.5/10 | 4 yr | Yes |
| 10 | Moldova | Moldova Citizenship by Investment | — | 90–120 days | 5.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 11 | Paraguay | SUACE Investor Work Permit | €70,000/on | 45–90 days | 5.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 12 | Kenya | Class A/B — Mining/Agriculture (Investor) | — | 15–30 days | 5.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 13 | Sri Lanka | Investor Category Residence Visa | €94,536/on | 60–120 days | 5.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 14 | Czech Republic | Investor Visa | €919/mo | 240–450 days | 5.8/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 15 | Georgia | Investment Residence Permit | — | 30–45 days | 6.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 16 | Colombia | M-11 Investor / Businessperson Visa | — | 28–56 days | 6/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 17 | Ethiopia | Investor / Business Investment Residence | — | 28–56 days | 6/10 | — | Yes |
| 18 | Serbia | Investor Visa | — | 30–60 days | 6/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 19 | Jamaica | Investor Work Permit | €412,000/on | 56–84 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 20 | Albania | Investor Visa | €517/mo | 30–90 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | No |
| 21 | Montenegro | Business/Investment Residence Permit | — | 30–60 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 22 | Laos | Investment Visa (NI-B2) | — | 40–70 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 23 | Mongolia | Investor Visa (T Visa) | €24,138/on | 30–60 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 24 | Tajikistan | Investment Visa (Type C) | €100,000/on | 30–90 days | 6.0/10 | 7 yr | Yes |
| 25 | Bangladesh | Private Investment (PI) Visa | — | 60–90 days | 6/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 26 | Indonesia | Second Home Visa (Non-Work) | — | 45–60 days | 6/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 27 | Honduras | Honduras Investment Visa | €50,000/an | 45–90 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 28 | Ghana | GIPC Automatic Immigrant Quota | — | 90–90 days | 6.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 29 | Uganda | Class B - Agriculture Investment | — | 28–42 days | 6.2/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 30 | Zimbabwe | Investor Permit | €90,000/on | 28–56 days | 6.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 31 | Poland | Investor Permit | — | 60–180 days | 6.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 32 | Liberia | Business Investor Permit | €50,000/an | 45–90 days | 6.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 33 | Portugal | Golden Visa (ARI) | — | 90–540 days | 7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 34 | Australia | Business Innovation and Investment (Subclass 188) | — | 120–210 days | 7/10 | 4 yr | Yes |
| 35 | France | Passeport Talent – Business Investor | — | 120–210 days | 7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 36 | South Korea | Public Business Investor Scheme (IISPB) | — | 120–210 days | 7/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 37 | Switzerland | Lump Sum Taxation Residence (Golden Visa) | — | 40–70 days | 7/10 | 12 yr | Yes |
| 38 | United Arab Emirates | Golden Visa - Bank Deposit | — | 30–60 days | 7/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 39 | Bahrain | Self-Sponsored Investor Visa (2/5/10yr) | — | 120–180 days | 7.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 40 | China | Permanent Residence - Investment | — | 120–180 days | 7.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 41 | Fiji | Investor Permit (3-Year) | — | 20–30 days | 7.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 42 | Vanuatu | Residence Visa - Foreign Investor | — | 20–30 days | 7.0/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 43 | Uruguay | Investor / Rentista (Independent Means) | €17,739/mo | 120–365 days | 7.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 44 | Vietnam | DT Investment Visa | €9,250/mo | 30–90 days | 7.0/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 45 | Ecuador | Investor Visa | €3,695/mo | 30–90 days | 7.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 46 | Oman | Company Formation Residence Permit | €25,792/mo | 60–180 days | 7.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 47 | Barbados | Special Entry and Reside Permits (SEP) | €406,333/mo | 28–56 days | 7.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 48 | Dominican Republic | Investment Residence | €15,467/mo | 30–45 days | 7.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 49 | Russia | Russian Investor Residence Permit | €16,333/mo | 30–30 days | 7.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 50 | Sudan | Investor Visa | — | 60–120 days | 7/10 | — | Yes |
| 51 | Nigeria | Investor Visa / Business Residence | — | 30–60 days | 7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 52 | Pakistan | Business Investor Visa (Long-Term) | €4,000/mo | 60–90 days | 7/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 53 | Philippines | Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) | — | 90–120 days | 7/10 | — | Yes |
| 54 | India | e-Investment Visa (e-Investor) | — | 42–84 days | 7/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 55 | Antigua and Barbuda | Antigua and Barbuda Investor Visa | — | 42–84 days | 7.0/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 56 | Malawi | Business Residence Permit | €25,000/an | 28–42 days | 7.0/10 | 7 yr | Yes |
| 57 | Kuwait | Long-term Investor Residency | €50,000/mo | 90–180 days | 7.2/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 58 | Uzbekistan | Golden Visa | €18,402/mo | 30–60 days | 7.2/10 | — | Yes |
| 59 | Mozambique | Investment Visa | €37,333/mo | 45–90 days | 7.2/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 60 | Costa Rica | Inversionista Visa | €11,484/mo | 120–360 days | 7.3/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 61 | Latvia | Residency by Investment | €2,220/mo | 40–60 days | 7.5/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 62 | Japan | Investor Visa (Business Manager Route) | — | 120–210 days | 7.5/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 63 | United States | E-2 Treaty Investor | — | 60–120 days | 7.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 64 | Italy | Investor Visa | — | 90–180 days | 7.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 65 | Lithuania | Investor Residence | €12,456/mo | 60–120 days | 7.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 66 | Argentina | Investor / Entrepreneur Visa | — | 30–90 days | 7.5/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 67 | Mauritius | Investor Occupation Permit | — | 90–180 days | 7.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 68 | Hong Kong | Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) | €295,000/mo | 56–84 days | 7.5/10 | 7 yr | Yes |
| 69 | Peru | Investor Visa | €15,208/mo | 30–90 days | 7.5/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 70 | Azerbaijan | Investment-Based Residence | €22,500/mo | 10–20 days | 7.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 71 | Greece | Golden Visa | €33,333/mo | 30–90 days | 7.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 72 | Tanzania | Residence Permit Class A (Investor/Self-Employment) | €22,575/mo | 56–56 days | 7.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 73 | Zambia | Investor's Permit | — | 90–180 days | 7.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 74 | Ireland (CLOSED) | Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) | — | 300–525 days | 8/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 75 | New Zealand | Investor Plus (Growth/Balanced) | — | 120–210 days | 8/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 76 | Singapore | Global Investor Program (GIP) | — | 210.0–367.5 days | 8/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 77 | Spain (CLOSED) | Golden Visa | — | 50.0–87.5 days | 8/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 78 | Turkey | Investment Citizenship (CBI) | — | 90–180 days | 8.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 79 | Saudi Arabia | Premium Residency — Investor | — | 28–56 days | 8.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 80 | Chile | Entrepreneur / Investor Visa | — | 180–300 days | 8.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 81 | Malta | Malta Permanent Residence Programme | €8,333/mo | 120–180 days | 8.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 82 | Jordan | Investor / Residency by Investment | — | 90–180 days | 8.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 83 | Thailand | Thailand Elite Visa | — | 30–90 days | 8.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 84 | Turkmenistan | Investment Visa | €5,000/mo | 60–180 days | 9.5/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
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Albania (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor Visa for Albania.
Antigua and Barbuda (1 programme)
- Antigua and Barbuda Investor Visa — Investor visa for those making qualifying investments in approved sectors. Leads to residence permit and potential citizenship pathway.
Argentina (1 programme)
- Investor / Entrepreneur Visa — Investor visa. ~USD 25,000 investment. 2 years to PR. Progressive income tax 5-35%.
Australia (2 programmes)
- Business Innovation and Investment (Subclass 188) — Business Innovation and Investment (Subclass 188) for Australia. Multiple streams: Business Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor (AUD 5M).
- Business Innovation & Investor (188) — CLOSED (closed) — Closed to new applications since July 2024. Replaced by National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858).
Austria (1 programme)
- Austrian Citizenship by Investment — Austrian Citizenship by Investment for Austria. Direct path to citizenship for extraordinary investments. EUR 2-10 million investment + significant job creation required. Very selective and discretionary.
Azerbaijan (1 programme)
- Investment-Based Residence — Investment-Based Residence for Azerbaijan.
Bahrain (6 programmes)
- Self-Sponsored Investor Visa (2/5/10yr) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 1,120 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Golden Residency Visa - Skilled Professionals (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 5,283 EUR.
- Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit - Property Owner (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 1,320 EUR, savings 39,600 EUR.
- Golden Residency Visa - Business Investment (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 265,000 EUR.
- Golden Residency Visa - Real Estate Investment (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 345,000 EUR.
- Golden Residency (Permanent) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 5,300 EUR, savings 320,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Bangladesh (3 programmes)
- Private Investment (PI) Visa — For foreign investors setting up or investing in locally registered companies; tied to minimum investment via BIDA/BEZA.
- Investor Work Permit — For foreign investors employed by their own company; requires BIDA-approved work-permit and annual renewal tied to tax compliance.
- Golden Visa Alternative (Real-Estate Investment) — No formal golden visa; high-value real-estate investment via BIDA-approved developers supports long-term business visas.
Barbados (1 programme)
- Special Entry and Reside Permits (SEP) — Special Entry and Reside Permits (SEP) for Barbados.
Brazil (1 programme)
- Investor Visa (VIPER) — Investor visa granting permanent residency. Min R$500K business investment with 3-year job creation plan. R$1M real estate in major cities.
Chile (1 programme)
- Entrepreneur / Investor Visa — Investor visa. ~USD 500,000 in productive business. Lower amounts (~USD 60K-75K) possible for simple startups.
China (2 programmes)
- Permanent Residence - Investment (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit.
- Permanent Residency (Green Card) by Investment — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 1,850,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Colombia (1 programme)
- M-11 Investor / Businessperson Visa — Investment visa requiring ~100 SMMLV foreign investment (~EUR 38,900). 2-3 year permit, renewable. Path to R visa after 5 years.
Costa Rica (2 programmes)
- Inversionista Visa — Self-employment visa for entrepreneurs and freelancers with significant international business income and full work rights.
- Investor Visa (Inversionista) — Investment-based temporary residency requiring minimum $150,000 investment in real estate or business with path to permanent residency.
Czech Republic (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Retirement visa for pensioners with guaranteed lifetime income providing pathway to permanent residency but no work rights.
Dominican Republic (1 programme)
- Investment Residence — Investment Residence for Dominican Republic.
Ecuador (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor Visa for Ecuador.
Egypt (1 programme)
- Investor / Real Estate Residence — Investment/real estate residence. USD 50,000-200,000. 1-5 years depending on investment level.
Ethiopia (1 programme)
- Investor / Business Investment Residence — Investment residence. USD 200,000 minimum (USD 150,000 with local partner). 1-2 years, renewable.
Fiji (2 programmes)
- Investor Permit (3-Year) (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 21,000 EUR.
- Investor Permit (7-Year) (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 105,000 EUR.
France (2 programmes)
- Passeport Talent – Business Investor — Passeport Talent – Business Investor for France. Investment in French business; 4yr renewable; PR after 5yr
- Passeport Talent — Investisseur Économique — Talent passport for economic investors. €300,000 minimum investment.
Georgia (1 programme)
- Investment Residence Permit — Investment-based residence. Property route available. No fixed minimum amount — project-specific evaluation.
Ghana (1 programme)
- GIPC Automatic Immigrant Quota — GIPC Automatic Immigrant Quota for Ghana.
Greece (1 programme)
- Golden Visa — Golden Visa for Greece.
Honduras (1 programme)
- Honduras Investment Visa — Investment visa for entrepreneurs establishing businesses and creating local employment
Hong Kong (1 programme)
- Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) — Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) for Hong Kong.
India (1 programme)
- e-Investment Visa (e-Investor) — For high-value foreign investors committing capital to approved projects, SEZs, or recognized startups; fast-track pathway.
Indonesia (2 programmes)
- Second Home Visa (Non-Work) — Long-stay non-work visa for remote workers and investors. 5-10 year permits in exchange for large deposit or property purchase.
- Investor/Golden Visa E28C — E28C long-term residency for investors. 5-10 year permits tied to government bonds, public shares, or high-value property.
Ireland (2 programmes)
- Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) (closed) — Immigrant Investor Programme — permanently closed since Feb 2023.
- Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) (closed) — Closed to new applications since Feb 2023. Required €1M enterprise investment or €2M REIT fund.
Italy (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor visa: €250K in Italian startup, €500K in Italian company, €2M in govt bonds, or €1M donation. 2-year permit.
Jamaica (1 programme)
- Investor Work Permit — Investor Work Permit for Jamaica.
Japan (2 programmes)
- Investor Visa (Business Manager Route) — Investor route via Business Manager visa. Requires ¥30M paid-in capital from Oct 2025.
- Business Manager Visa — Business Manager Visa for Japan. Open Japanese company; initial capital 30M JPY; local employees/revenue
Jordan (1 programme)
- Investor / Residency by Investment — Investment residency. JOD 100K bank deposit (workless) or JOD 200K property (5-year residence). Citizenship: JOD 1M+ with 150+ Jordanian jobs.
Kenya (2 programmes)
- Class A/B — Mining/Agriculture (Investor) — Mining/agriculture investor permit (Class A/B). 2 years, renewable.
- Class G Investor Work Permit (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 92,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Kuwait (1 programme)
- Long-term Investor Residency — Long-term Investor Residency for Kuwait.
Laos (1 programme)
- Investment Visa (NI-B2) — Investment Visa (NI-B2) for Laos.
Latvia (5 programmes)
- Residency by Investment — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 50,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Golden Visa - Business Investment (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 2,220 EUR, savings 50,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Golden Visa - Bank Deposit (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 2,220 EUR, savings 280,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Golden Visa - Government Bonds (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 2,220 EUR, savings 250,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Golden Visa - Real Estate Investment (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 2,220 EUR, savings 250,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Liberia (1 programme)
- Business Investor Permit — Investment-based permit for entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Liberia
Lithuania (1 programme)
- Investor Residence — Investor residence. Significant investment required (project-specific). EUR 1,038/month living standard benchmark.
Malawi (1 programme)
- Business Residence Permit — Permit for business owners and investors establishing operations in Malawi
Malta (1 programme)
- Malta Permanent Residence Programme — Malta Permanent Residence Programme for Malta.
Mauritius (1 programme)
- Investor Occupation Permit — Investor permit. MUR 15M investment in qualifying business. 20-year PRP available with MUR 75M cumulative turnover. Up to 10 years.
Moldova (1 programme)
- Moldova Citizenship by Investment — Moldova Citizenship by Investment for Moldova.
Mongolia (1 programme)
- Investor Visa (T Visa) — Investor Visa (T Visa) for Mongolia.
Montenegro (2 programmes)
- Business/Investment Residence Permit — Business/Investment Residence Permit for Montenegro.
- Real Estate Residence Permit — Real Estate Residence Permit for Montenegro.
Morocco (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor Visa for Morocco.
Mozambique (1 programme)
- Investment Visa — Investment Visa for Mozambique.
New Zealand (3 programmes)
- Investor Plus (Growth/Balanced) — Active Investor Plus visa. Growth: NZD $5M/3yr. Balanced: NZD $10M/5yr. English requirement removed. Replaces old Category 1/2.
- Active Investor Plus Visa - Balanced Category — Active Investor Plus visa. Growth: NZD $5M/3yr. Balanced: NZD $10M/5yr. English requirement removed. Replaces old Category 1/2.
- Active Investor Plus Visa - Growth Category — Active Investor Plus visa. Growth: NZD $5M/3yr. Balanced: NZD $10M/5yr. English requirement removed. Replaces old Category 1/2.
Nigeria (1 programme)
- Investor Visa / Business Residence — Targeted at foreign investors establishing or expanding businesses in Nigeria; requires traceable capital, company registration, and sponsorship by Nigerian entity.
Oman (1 programme)
- Company Formation Residence Permit — Company Formation Residence Permit for Oman.
Pakistan (2 programmes)
- Business Investor Visa (Long-Term) — Covers long-term business investors who commit at least USD 50,000 in business ventures or bank deposits or USD 100,000 in real estate.
- Investor Residency (Golden-Style) — Higher-tier investor route tied to real-estate or large-scale business investment; linked to the Foreigner (Long Term Residency) Order 2025.
Panama (1 programme)
- Qualified Investor Visa — Qualified Investor Visa for Panama.
Paraguay (1 programme)
- SUACE Investor Work Permit — SUACE Investor Work Permit for Paraguay.
Peru (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor Visa for Peru.
Philippines (1 programme)
- Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) — Investor-based visa requiring $75,000 in eligible sectors (BOI-registered enterprises or PSE-listed companies). Long-term residency.
Poland (1 programme)
- Investor Permit — Investor residence permit. PLN 100,000 common benchmark. Must create jobs or demonstrate economic benefit.
Portugal (1 programme)
- Golden Visa (ARI) — Investment-based residency. €500K+ in qualifying funds/business. Only 14 days presence required per 2 years.
Russia (1 programme)
- Russian Investor Residence Permit — Russian Investor Residence Permit for Russia.
Rwanda (1 programme)
- V5/V6 Investor + Class II Residence — Investor residence. USD 100,000 minimum (reduced for IT/services). 1-2 years, renewable.
Saint Kitts and Nevis (1 programme)
- Citizenship by Investment — Citizenship by investment program providing immediate citizenship and passport for substantial financial investment with full work and residence rights
Saint Lucia (1 programme)
- Citizenship by Investment — Citizenship by investment program providing citizenship and passport for substantial financial investment but with recent UK travel restrictions
Saudi Arabia (2 programmes)
- Premium Residency — Investor — Investor Premium Residency. SAR 7M investment + create 10 jobs. 2 years to permanent if maintained.
- Premium Residency — Permanent (Property) — Permanent Premium Residency via SAR 4M property or SAR 800K one-time payment. Indefinite duration.
Serbia (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor Visa for Serbia.
Singapore (2 programmes)
- Global Investor Program (GIP) — Global Investor Program (GIP) for Singapore. SGD 10M in local business/approved fund; immediate PR; citizenship 2yr
- Global Investor Programme — Global Investor Programme for Singapore. Directly grants PR status. Requires substantial investment and ongoing compliance. Minimum SGD 10M (EUR 8.35M) investment. Very high net worth requirement. Family office option requires SGD 200M AUM.
South Korea (3 programmes)
- Public Business Investor Scheme (IISPB) — Public Business Investor Scheme (IISPB) for South Korea. State bank deposit or approved investment; reduced for retirees 55+
- D-8 Corporate Investment Visa — D-8 Corporate Investment Visa for South Korea. For foreign investors and executives in foreign-invested companies. Valid 1 year, renewable. Can lead to F-2 long-term residence with sufficient investment. D-8-4 subcategory for technology/business startups available for E-3 visa holders with 3+ years residence.
- Real Estate Investment Visa (Jeju) — Real Estate Investment Visa (Jeju) for South Korea. Immigrant Investor Scheme for Real Estate (IISRE). Grants F-2 residential status for investment of 1 billion KRW+ in Justice Minister-designated real estate. After 5 years holding the property, eligible for F-5 permanent residence. Can freely visit other regions. Access to public education and international schools in Jeju. Program deadline April 30, 2026.
Spain (1 programme)
- Golden Visa (closed) — Golden Visa for Spain. Property, business, or government bonds
Sri Lanka (1 programme)
- Investor Category Residence Visa — Investor Category Residence Visa for Sri Lanka.
Sudan (1 programme)
- Investor Visa — Investor Visa for Sudan.
Switzerland (1 programme)
- Lump Sum Taxation Residence (Golden Visa) — Lump Sum Taxation Residence (Golden Visa) for Switzerland. Residence by lump-sum taxation for high-net-worth individuals not gainfully employed in Switzerland. Annual tax based on living expenses rather than global income. Minimum typically CHF 250,000/year, can reach CHF 1 million+ depending on canton
Tajikistan (1 programme)
- Investment Visa (Type C) — Investment Visa (Type C) for Tajikistan.
Tanzania (1 programme)
- Residence Permit Class A (Investor/Self-Employment) — Residence Permit Class A (Investor/Self-Employment) for Tanzania.
Thailand (2 programmes)
- Thailand Elite Visa — Premium membership visa. THB 600K-2M fee depending on package. 5-20 year options. No work rights.
- LTR Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen — 10-year Long-Term Resident visa for wealthy individuals. USD 1M assets + USD 80K/year income. 17% flat tax.
Turkey (1 programme)
- Investment Citizenship (CBI) — Citizenship by investment: USD 400K real estate, USD 500K bank deposit, or USD 500K fixed capital. 3-6 month processing.
Turkmenistan (1 programme)
- Investment Visa — Exclusive pathway for major foreign investors in strategic sectors. Requires substantial capital investment and government approval.
United Arab Emirates (6 programmes)
- Golden Visa - Bank Deposit — Golden Visa - Bank Deposit for United Arab Emirates. 10-year Golden Visa via AED 2 million bank deposit; deposit must remain 2 years then can be withdrawn; no 6-month stay requirement
- Golden Visa - Investors (Public Investment) — Golden Visa - Investors (Public Investment) for United Arab Emirates. 10-year renewable Golden Visa for investors; no sponsor required; can stay outside UAE more than 6 months without visa cancellation; investment of AED 2 million (EUR 490,000)
- Golden Visa - Real Estate Investors (10 Year) — Golden Visa - Real Estate Investors (10 Year) for United Arab Emirates. 10-year Golden Visa via real estate purchase of AED 2 million; self-sponsored; no 6-month rule; property must be retained during visa validity
- Property Investor Visa (2 Year) — Property Investor Visa (2 Year) for United Arab Emirates. 2-year residence visa for property investors; AED 750,000 (EUR 183,750) minimum investment; renewable
- Golden Visa - Investor (10-year) — Long-term residency for investors. Requires AED 2M in business, real estate, or bank deposit. Federal-level rules, no emirate variation.
- Business/Company Investor Visa — Standard investor residency. Typically AED 500K-1M in shares/capital. Thresholds vary by emirate.
Uganda (3 programmes)
- Class B - Agriculture Investment — Class B - Agriculture Investment for Uganda.
- Class C - Mining Investment — Class C - Mining Investment for Uganda.
- Class E - Manufacturing — Class E - Manufacturing for Uganda.
Ukraine (3 programmes)
- Entrepreneur / Business Investor — Business investor visa. UAH 50,000 business capital (~EUR 1,250). 3-year permit. Low threshold.
- Investment Residence (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 100,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- PR by Investment — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 92,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Uruguay (1 programme)
- Investor / Rentista (Independent Means) — Investor/rentista visa. ~USD 1,500/month passive income. Fast-track via Uruguay XXI investor route available.
United States (2 programmes)
- E-2 Treaty Investor — Treaty investor visa. 'Substantial' investment required (practical minimum ~$100K).
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program — EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for United States. EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 extended Regional Center program through Sept 2027; investment amounts: $800k TEA or $1.05M standard; Chinese nationals face extreme multi-year backlogs; can invest directly or via regional center
Uzbekistan (2 programmes)
- Golden Visa — Golden Visa for Uzbekistan.
- Real Estate Investment Residency — Real Estate Investment Residency for Uzbekistan.
Vanuatu (9 programmes)
- Residence Visa - Foreign Investor (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 42,000 EUR.
- Citizenship by Investment - Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 137,500 EUR.
- Citizenship by Investment - Development Support Program (DSP) (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 108,500 EUR.
- Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate Option (REO) (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 167,000 EUR.
- Permanent Residence Visa - Subclass 132-135 (Investor) (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 290,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Residence Visa - Leasehold Holder (inactive) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring minimum income 2,312 EUR, savings 83,500 EUR.
- Investor / Business Residence Visa — Business/investor residence. VUV 5M-10M (~EUR 35K-70K). VIPA approval required. Up to 10-year permit.
- Development Support Program (DSP) — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 120,000 EUR.
- Permanent Residency Visa — Investment-based residence permit, requiring savings 220,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Vietnam (1 programme)
- DT Investment Visa — DT Investment Visa for Vietnam.
Zambia (1 programme)
- Investor's Permit — Investor's Permit for Zambia.
Zimbabwe (1 programme)
- Investor Permit — Investor Permit for Zimbabwe.
Investor Visas by Country
Albania: Investor Visa
Antigua and Barbuda: Investor Visa
Argentina: Investor Entrepreneur Visa
Australia: Business Innovation Investor 188
Australia: Business Innovation And Investment Subclass 188
Austria: Austrian Citizenship By Investment
Azerbaijan: Investment Based Residence
Bahrain: Self Sponsorship Residence Permit Foreign Investor
Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa Business Investment
Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa Real Estate Investment
Bahrain: Self Sponsored Investor Visa 2510Yr
Bangladesh: Investor Work Permit
Bangladesh: Private Investment Visa
Bangladesh: Golden Visa Alternative
Belarus: Business Investor Residence
Brazil: Investor Visa Viper
Cabo Verde: Investment Residence
Chile: Entrepreneur Investor Visa
China: Permanent Residency Green Card By Investment
China: Permanent Residence Investment
Colombia: M11 Investor Visa
Costa Rica: Investor Visa Inversionista
Cuba: Business Investor Visa
Cuba: Real Estate Investor
Czech Republic: Investor Visa
Djibouti: Business Investor Visa
Dominican Republic: Investment Residence
Ecuador: Investor Visa
Egypt: Investor Real Estate Residence
El Salvador: Business Investor Visa
Equatorial Guinea: Business Investor Visa
Ethiopia: Investor Business Residence
Fiji: Investor Permit 7 Year
Fiji: Investor Permit 3 Year
France: Passeport Talent Business Investor
Gabon: Business Investor Visa
Gambia: Investor Visa
Georgia: Investment Residence Permit
Greece: Golden Visa
Guatemala: Investment Visa
Haiti: Business Investor Visa
Honduras: Investment Visa
Hong Kong: Investment As Entrepreneurs
Hong Kong: Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Cies
India: E Investment Visa
Indonesia: Investor Golden Visa E28C
Ireland: Immigrant Investor Programme Iip
Italy: Investor Visa
Jamaica: Investor Work Permit
Japan: Investor Visa Business Manager
Jordan: Investor Residency
Kenya: Class G Permit Investor
Kenya: Class G Investor Work Permit
Kosovo: Business Investor Permit
Kuwait: Long Term Investor Residency
Laos: Investment Visa Ni B2
Latvia: Golden Visa Government Bonds
Latvia: Residency By Investment
Latvia: Golden Visa Bank Deposit
Latvia: Golden Visa Real Estate Investment
Latvia: Golden Visa Business Investment
Liberia: Business Investor Permit
Lithuania: Investor Residence
Mauritius: Investor Occupation Permit
Moldova: Moldova Citizenship By Investment
Mongolia: Investor Visa T Visa
Montenegro: Business Investment Residence Permit
Morocco: Investor Visa
Mozambique: Investment Visa
New Zealand: Business Investor Work Visa Standard Pathway
New Zealand: Business Investor Work Visa Fast Track Pathway
New Zealand: Active Investor Plus Visa Balanced Category
New Zealand: Investor Plus Growthbalanced
New Zealand: Active Investor Plus Visa Growth Category
Nigeria: Investor Visa
North Macedonia: Entrepreneur Investor
Pakistan: Investor Residency
Pakistan: Business Investor Visa
Panama: Qualified Investor Visa
Paraguay: Suace Investor Work Permit
Peru: Investor Visa
Philippines: Special Investor Resident Visa
Poland: Investor
Portugal: Golden Visa
Russia: Russian Investor Residence Permit
Rwanda: V5 Investor Residence
Saint: Lucia Cbi Investor
Saint: Kitts And Nevis Cbi Investor
Saudi Arabia: Premium Residency Investor
Serbia: Investor Visa
Singapore: Global Investor Programme
Singapore: Global Investor Program Gip
Slovenia: Business Investment Residence Permit
Solomon: Islands Foreign Investor Permit
South Korea: D 8 Corporate Investment Visa
South Korea: Public Business Investor Scheme Iispb
South Korea: Real Estate Investment Visa Jeju
Spain: Golden Visa
Sri Lanka: Investor Category Residence Visa
Sudan: Investor Visa
Switzerland: Lump Sum Taxation Residence Golden Visa
Tajikistan: Investment Visa Type C
Tanzania: Residence Permit Class A Investor Self Employment
Turkey: Investment Citizenship
Turkmenistan: Investment Visa
UAE: Golden Visa Investor
UAE: Golden Visa Executive Directors High Earners
UAE: Golden Visa Skilled Professional
UAE: Golden Visa Bank Deposit
UAE: Golden Visa Entrepreneur
UAE: Golden Visa Real Estate Investors 10 Year
UAE: Property Investor Visa 2 Year
UAE: Business Investor Visa
UAE: Businesscompany Investor Visa
UAE: Golden Visa Specialized Talents Professionals
UAE: Golden Visa Entrepreneurs Startups
UAE: Golden Visa Investors Public Investment
Uganda: Class C Mining Investment
Uganda: Class B Agriculture Investment
Ukraine: Entrepreneur Business Investor
Ukraine: Investment Residence
Ukraine: Pr By Investment
Uruguay: Investor Rentista
USA: Eb 5 Immigrant Investor Program
USA: E 2 Treaty Investor
Uzbekistan: Golden Visa
Uzbekistan: Real Estate Investment Residency
Vanuatu: Investor Business Residence
Vanuatu: Permanent Residence Visa Subclass 132 135 Investor
Vanuatu: Citizenship By Investment Capital Investment Immigration Plan Ciip
Vanuatu: Citizenship By Investment Real Estate Option Reo
Vanuatu: Residence Visa Foreign Investor
Vanuatu: Citizenship By Investment Development Support Program Dsp
Vietnam: Dt Investment Visa
Zambia: Investors Permit
Zimbabwe: Investor Permit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries offer investor visas in 2026?
As of 2026, 84 countries in our database offer at least one investor visa pathway. Requirements, processing times, and costs vary significantly between countries.
Which country has the easiest investor visa to obtain?
Based on our difficulty scoring, Saint Kitts and Nevis currently offers one of the most accessible investor visa pathways, though eligibility still depends on your individual circumstances.
What are the typical requirements for 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 investor visa?
Many 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 investor visa?
The path to permanent residency ranges from 2 to 10 years depending on the country. Some 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.