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Look up citizenship and residency programmes by country, programme type, status and minimum investment threshold.
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- Citizenship and residence by investment 10
- Citizenship by investment 7
- Residence by investment · golden visa 40
- Entrepreneur · start-up 42
- Digital nomad · retirement 7
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Explorer results — 222 programmes / 106 countries
Albania · Active Investment · EntrepreneurUnique permit for self-employment (economic activity)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed (LLC/sole) — EUR 5,000
- Investor track — EUR 100,000
Andorra · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidència sense activitat lucrativa (Passive Residency, Cat. A)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 20
- Presence days/year
- 90
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- EUR 400k investment in the national Housing Fund (reduced route) — EUR 400,000
- EUR 1M investment in Andorran assets — EUR 1,000,000
Anguilla · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaAnguilla Residency by Investment (ARBI)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Capital Development Fund contribution — USD 150,000
- Real estate purchase/construction (family of up to 4) — USD 750,000
Antigua and Barbuda · Citizenship by InvestmentAntigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 1
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 30
- Minimum parent age: 55
- Siblings: Yes
Routes in the snapshot
- National Development Fund (NDF) — USD 230,000
- University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund (family of 6) — USD 260,000
- Government-approved Real Estate — USD 300,000
- Approved Business Investment — USD 1,500,000
Argentina · Digital NomadResidencia Transitoria Nómada Digital
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: No
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- No fixed level (proof of remote income) — USD 0
Argentina · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidencia temporaria inversionista (Ley 25.871 art.23a)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 2
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Productive/commercial/service investment project (approved by DNM + the Ministry) — ARS 1,500,000
Australia · StartupNational Innovation visa (subclass 858)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 4
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Exceptional talent / entrepreneur & investor track (by invitation)
Austria · Citizenship by MeritCitizenship for exceptional contribution (StbG §10 Abs. 6)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 24.0 – 36.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: No
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Extraordinary economic contribution (real investment + job creation; discretionary, NO fixed amount)
Austria · Active Investment · EntrepreneurRed-White-Red Card – Self-employed Key Workers
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed Key Worker (macroeconomic benefit) — EUR 100,000
Austria · StartupRed-White-Red Card – Start-up Founders
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Start-up Founder (EUR 30,000 capital, >=50% equity, points-tested) — EUR 30,000
Bahamas · Digital NomadBahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- No published level (proof of sufficient funds) — USD 0
Bahrain · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaBahrain Golden Residency Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Property ownership (single or combined properties) — BHD 130,000
- Salary route: avg monthly basic salary > BHD 2,000 over 5 yrs employment — BHD 2,000
Bahrain · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSelf-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Foreign Investor)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Not recorded
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Hold shares >= BHD 100,000 in a Bahraini company — BHD 100,000
Bangladesh · Active Investment · EntrepreneurPI (Private Investor) Visa → Permanent Residence
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- PI visa: investment in a BIDA-registered business — USD 75,000
- Tier PR nhanh — USD 200,000
Barbados · Digital NomadBarbados Welcome Stamp
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 50,000) — USD 50,000
Belgium · Active Investment · EntrepreneurProfessional card for self-employed (carte professionnelle)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 5.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Professional card (regional: Flanders/Wallonia/Brussels)
Belize · RetirementQualified Retirement Program (QRP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 30
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Foreign pension ≥USD 2,000/month — USD 2,000
Bermuda · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaEconomic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), revised June 2024
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 90
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Bermuda situs real estate — BMD 2,500,000
- Contribution to Bermuda Sinking Fund (debt reduction) — BMD 2,500,000
- Contribution to Bermuda Trust Fund — BMD 2,500,000
- Donation to a registered Bermuda charity — BMD 2,500,000
- Equity in an existing or new Bermuda-based business — BMD 2,500,000
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTemporary residence based on work for a company founder
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Founder DN BiH / sole proprietor — EUR 500
Brazil · StartupInvestor Visa - Startup (VITEM IX / RN 13)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 4
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Invest ≥BRL 150,000 in a tech startup (typically ~10 jobs) — BRL 150,000
Brazil · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 4.0 – 8.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 4
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in a Brazilian company (RN CNIg 13/2017) — BRL 500,000
- Technology startup (reduced threshold) — BRL 150,000
Brazil · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 4
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Urban real estate in North/Northeast regions (reduced threshold) — BRL 700,000
- Urban real estate (standard, rest of country) — BRL 1,000,000
Brazil · Digital NomadVisto Temporário XIV – Nômade Digital
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 1,500) or a balance of 18,000 — USD 1,500
Bulgaria · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaLong-Term Residence by Investment (Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, Art. 25)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate investment — BGN 600,000
- Alternative investment fund / ETF — BGN 1,000,000
- Bulgarian company: BGN 500,000 + 10 jobs — BGN 500,000
Bulgaria · Active Investment · EntrepreneurLong-term residence for commercial activity / trade rep
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Company investment + 10 jobs — BGN 500,000
- Trade Representative Office
Cambodia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaCambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate investment — USD 100,000
Cambodia · Citizenship by MeritNaturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 9.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in a priority sector (KHR 4 billion) — USD 1,000,000
- Contribution to the national budget (KHR 12 billion) — USD 3,000,000
Cambodia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurOrdinary (E-class) Visa – Business Extension (EB)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- EB business visa (investment/company) — USD 50,000
Canada · Active Investment · EntrepreneurBritish Columbia PNP - Entrepreneur Immigration (Base Stream)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 22
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Invest in and personally run a BC business (minimum CAD 200,000) + create >=1 job — CAD 200,000
Canada · Active Investment · EntrepreneurQuebec Entrepreneur Program - Stream 2 (Business Start-up)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 22
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Establish/run a Quebec business; invest >= CAD 300,000 (Montreal Metro) or >= CAD 150,000 (outside); own >=25% — CAD 150,000
Cape Verde · Digital NomadRemote Working Program
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- 6-month balance (~EUR 1,500 / 2,700 family) — USD 1,620
Cayman Islands · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaCertificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 1
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- R42 Permanent Residence - developed real estate (fully paid, no financing) — KYD 2,000,000
- R41 Residency Certificate (25-yr, not PR): total CI$1,000,000 incl. >=CI$500,000 real estate + income >=CI$120,000/yr — KYD 1,000,000
Chile · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidencia Temporal Inversionista (Ley 21.325)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment project >= USD 500,000; acting as legal rep/senior manager — USD 500,000
Chile · StartupStart-Up Chile (CORFO) temporary work visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Non-dilutive CORFO grant; founder holds >=10% of shares — USD 0
Colombia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaMigrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in a Colombian company (M visa) — SMMLV 100
- Real estate investment — SMMLV 350
- Foreign direct investment for R Resident Investor visa — SMMLV 650
Colombia · RetirementVisa M — Pensionado
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Lifetime pension ≥3x the minimum wage (~USD 1,000) — COP 4,270,500
Colombia · Digital NomadVisa V Nómadas Digitales
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 1,050, 3x the minimum wage) — USD 1,050
Costa Rica · Digital NomadNómadas Digitales (Ley 10008)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 180
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 3,000 / 4,000 family) — USD 3,000
Costa Rica · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidencia Temporal — Inversionista (Ley 9996)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 1
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate / registered assets — USD 150,000
- Productive project / national interest — USD 150,000
Costa Rica · RetirementResidencia Temporal — Pensionado
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 12.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Lifetime pension ≥USD 1,000/month — USD 1,000
Croatia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurStay & work permit for self-employed / own-company owner
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Own company (>=51%) or sole trade
Croatia · Digital NomadTemporary Stay of Digital Nomads
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 5.0 – 12.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 3,623, 2.5x the average wage) — EUR 3,623
Cyprus · RetirementCategory F Permanent Residence
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 6.0 – 18.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income from abroad (~EUR 9,568 +4,613/person) — EUR 9,568
Cyprus · Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa Scheme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 3,500 net) — EUR 3,500
Cyprus · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaImmigration Permit for Investors — Permanent Residence (Reg 6(2))
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- New (primary market) residential real estate +VAT — EUR 300,000
- Shares in a Cypriot company (≥5 employees) — EUR 300,000
- Cypriot investment fund — EUR 300,000
Cyprus · Active Investment · EntrepreneurImmigration permit Category C (self-employed in trade/profession)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Category C self-employment (free capital EUR 256,000) — EUR 256,000
Czechia · Digital NomadLong-term Visa for Business (Zivno)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Account balance (~CZK 156,500) — CZK 156,500
Czechia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurLong-term residence for business (živno)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Trade licence (živnostenské oprávnění)
Denmark · StartupStart-up Denmark
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 9
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Expert panel approval + self-support ~DKK 153,240 — DKK 0
Dominica · Citizenship by InvestmentCommonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 30
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) — USD 200,000
- Approved Real Estate — USD 200,000
Ecuador · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidencia Temporal Inversionista (company shares)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Shares in an Ecuadorian company (>=100 SBU) — SBU 100
Ecuador · RetirementVisa Jubilado (Pensionista)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Foreign pension ≥3x SBU (~USD 1,446) — USD 1,446
Ecuador · Digital NomadVisa Rentista Trabajo Remoto (Nómada)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 1,446, 3x SBU) — USD 1,446
Egypt · Citizenship by InvestmentEgyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 9.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Non-refundable contribution to the treasury (+10k fee) — USD 250,000
- Registered real estate, held 5 years (+10k fee) — USD 300,000
- Business investment 350k + 100k contribution (+10k fee) — USD 350,000
- Deposit 500k, refunded after 3 years without interest (+10k fee) — USD 500,000
Egypt · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor Residence via company participation (Companies Law / GAFI)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Founder/shareholder/partner in an Egyptian company, contribution >= USD 35,000 — USD 35,000
Egypt · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidence permit for foreign real-estate owners (PM Decree, 2023)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- 1-year renewable residence (property >= USD 50,000) — USD 50,000
- 3-year renewable residence (property >= USD 100,000) — USD 100,000
- 5-year renewable residence (property >= USD 200,000) — USD 200,000
Estonia · Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: No
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 4,500 gross) — EUR 4,500
Estonia · StartupEstonian Startup Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Startup Committee approval; living costs ~EUR 800/month — EUR 0
Estonia · StartupStartup Visa / TRP for a start-up founder
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Start-up founder TRP (Startup Committee) — EUR 800
Estonia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTRP for enterprise (investor/self-employed)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Company shareholder — EUR 65,000
- Sole proprietor — EUR 16,000
Ethiopia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidence permit via residential property ownership (Proclamation No. 1388/2025)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Purchase of a residential house (min per house) — USD 150,000
Finland · StartupResidence permit for a start-up entrepreneur
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Business Finland approval + ~EUR 1,210/month — EUR 0
France · Active Investment · EntrepreneurPasseport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Talent – Business Creator — EUR 30,000
France · Active Investment · EntrepreneurPasseport Talent – Investisseur économique
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Talent – Economic Investor (direct investment + jobs) — EUR 300,000
France · StartupPasseport Talent – Projet économique innovant (French Tech Visa for Founders)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Talent – Innovative Economic Project — EUR 0
Georgia · Citizenship by MeritGeorgian Citizenship by Exception (Organic Law on Citizenship, Art. 17)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
Georgia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaShort-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate ownership ≥USD 150k (raised from 100k, effective 1 Mar 2026) — USD 150,000
- Investment residence ≥USD 300k — USD 300,000
Germany · Digital NomadFreelance Residence Permit (Freiberufler §21)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Sufficient self-support (case-by-case assessment, no fixed level) — EUR 0
Germany · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for self-employment (§21 AufenthG)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- §21(1) self-employed / commercial business
- §21(5) freelance / liberal profession
Ghana · Active Investment · EntrepreneurGIPC-registered investment + Residence/Work Permit (Act 865)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- 100% foreign-owned business >= USD 500,000 (or USD 200,000 JV with >=10% Ghanaian) registered with GIPC — USD 500,000
Greece · Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 3,500 net) — EUR 3,500
Greece · RetirementFinancially Independent Person (FIP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 3,500) — EUR 3,500
Greece · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaPermanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 8.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 24
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate: renovation/change of use/listed buildings — EUR 250,000
- Real estate in ordinary regions (≥120m²) — EUR 400,000
- Real estate in Athens/Thessaloniki/Mykonos/Santorini — EUR 800,000
- Greek AIF fund — EUR 350,000
Greece · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for independent economic activity / business
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Establish/run a Greek business — EUR 500,000
- Independent economic activity (self-employment)
Grenada · Citizenship by InvestmentGrenada Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 30
- Minimum parent age: 55
- Siblings: Yes
Routes in the snapshot
- National Transformation Fund (NTF) — USD 235,000
- Approved Real Estate (shared) — USD 270,000
- Approved Real Estate (sole) — USD 350,000
Guatemala · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidencia Temporal para Inversionistas (IGM 008-2022)
- Source checked
- 2026-09-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Invest > USD 100,000 (business capital) through a bank + acta notarial stating the economic activity — USD 100,000
Hong Kong · Active Investment · EntrepreneurGeneral Employment Policy (GEP) – Establish/Join a Business (Entrepreneur)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Establish/join a business, making a substantial contribution to the HK economy
Hong Kong · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaNew Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Financial assets/real estate (real estate counted up to 10M HKD) — HKD 27,000,000
- CIES Investment Portfolio (mandatory) — HKD 3,000,000
Hungary · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaGuest Investor Programme (GIP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- MNB-registered real estate fund (≥40% Hungarian residential real estate) — EUR 250,000
- Donation to a Hungarian public university — EUR 1,000,000
Hungary · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for guest self-employment
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed / CEO of a Hungarian company
Hungary · Digital NomadWhite Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: No
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 3,000 net) — EUR 3,000
Iceland · Digital NomadLong-term Visa for Remote Work
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 180
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~ISK 1,000,000) — ISK 1,000,000
Indonesia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaIndonesia Golden Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Individual passive investment, 5 years — USD 350,000
- Individual passive investment, 10 years — USD 700,000
- Indonesian company formation, 5 years — USD 2,500,000
Indonesia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor KITAS (Index E28A)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Shareholder-director of a PT PMA — IDR 10,000,000,000
Indonesia · Digital NomadRemote Worker Visa (E33G / Bali Nomad)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 60,000) — USD 60,000
Indonesia · RetirementRetirement KITAS (E33F)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly pension/income (~USD 3,000) — USD 3,000
Ireland · StartupStart-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Minimum funding of EUR 50,000 for an innovative HPSU — EUR 50,000
Israel · StartupInnovation Visa for a Foreign Technology Entrepreneur (B/2 Innovation)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Found an innovative technology startup under the Innovation Authority framework
Italy · Digital NomadDigital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 2,066) — EUR 2,066
Italy · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaInvestor Visa for Italy (IV4I)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Italian innovative startup — EUR 250,000
- Existing Italian company — EUR 500,000
- Philanthropic donation — EUR 1,000,000
- Italian government bonds — EUR 2,000,000
Italy · StartupItalia Startup Visa (innovative startup, DL 179/2012 art.25)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Innovative startup founder — EUR 50,000
Italy · RetirementResidenza Elettiva (Elective Residence)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Passive income (~EUR 31,000/year single) — EUR 31,000
Italy · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSelf-employment visa – Entrepreneur (lavoro autonomo)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Entrepreneur – commercial activity significant for economy — EUR 500,000
Japan · Active Investment · EntrepreneurBusiness Manager Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Capital/investment >= JPY 30,000,000 + employ >=1 full-time staff member — JPY 30,000,000
Japan · Digital NomadDesignated Activities (Digital Nomad)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 180
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~JPY 10,000,000) — USD 67,000
Japan · StartupStartup Visa (Foreign Nationals startup program)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Preparing to found a startup (Designated Activities) — JPY 0
Japan · StartupStartup Visa / Business Manager Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Startup Visa: business preparation, 2-year grace period — JPY 0
- Business Manager: capital ≥JPY 30,000,000 + 1 employee — JPY 30,000,000
Jordan · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor Residency (via company registration under Investment Law)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Register/own a company, minimum foreign capital ~JD 50,000 — JOD 50,000
Jordan · Citizenship by InvestmentJordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Project outside Amman (≥10 Jordanian jobs) — JOD 350,000
- Project inside Amman (≥20 jobs) — JOD 700,000
- Purchase of shares in a Jordanian company (3-year lock) — JOD 1,000,000
Kenya · Active Investment · EntrepreneurClass G Permit (Investor)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 7
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Invest >= USD 100,000 in a registered Kenyan business, personally owned/run — USD 100,000
Kuwait · Active Investment · Entrepreneur15-Year Investor Residency (company owner, Cabinet Resolution 651/2026)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Owner of a KDIPA-licensed company, investment capital >= KD 5m — KWD 5,000,000
Kuwait · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaKuwait Long-Term Residency for Foreign Investors
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Business investment route (up to 15-yr residency)
- Real estate route (up to 10-yr residency)
Laos · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor Visa (NI-B2) + Stay Permit
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investor/shareholder holding an investment licence + business registration
Latvia · Digital NomadLong-stay (D) Visa for Remote Work
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: No
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 4,213, 2.5x the average wage) — EUR 4,213
Latvia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for a self-employed person
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed (business plan approved by a sworn auditor)
Latvia · StartupResidence permit for innovative product (Startup)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Startup (innovative product), capital ~EUR 14,000 from 2026 — EUR 14,000
Latvia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaTemporary Residence through Investment (Immigration Law s.23)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Capital in a small Latvian company + 10k fee — EUR 50,000
- Real estate + 5% fee — EUR 250,000
Lithuania · StartupStartup Visa (TRP for start-up activity)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Startup TRP (approved by the Innovation Agency) — EUR 0
Lithuania · StartupStartup Visa Lithuania
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Expert panel evaluation + self-support ~EUR 1,038/month — EUR 0
Luxembourg · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaInvestor Residence Permit
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in an existing Luxembourg company — EUR 500,000
- Deposit with a Luxembourg financial institution — EUR 20,000,000
Luxembourg · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for self-employed / investor (third-country nationals)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed worker (travailleur indépendant)
- Investor – new business, 5 jobs in 3 yrs — EUR 500,000
Malaysia · Digital NomadDE Rantau Nomad Pass
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 24,000 IT / 60,000 non-tech) — USD 24,000
Malaysia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaMalaysia My Second Home (MM2H) — 2024 revision
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 90
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 34
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Silver (5-year visa) + real estate ≥600k RM — USD 150,000
- Gold (15 years) + real estate ≥1M RM — USD 500,000
- Platinum (20 years) + real estate ≥2M RM — USD 1,000,000
Malaysia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaMalaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Fixed deposit with a Malaysian bank — MYR 1,000,000
Malaysia · StartupMalaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.5 – 2.5
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- New Tech (1-year pass) / Established (5-year pass) — MYR 50,000
Malta · Citizenship by MeritMalta Citizenship by Merit (Citizenship Act Cap. 188, Art. 10(9), Act XXI of 2025)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Malta · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaMalta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 4.0 – 8.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Government contribution (property purchase track) — EUR 28,000
- Government contribution (property lease track) — EUR 58,000
- Purchase residential property (min value, hold 5 yrs) — EUR 375,000
- Lease residential property (min annual rent, hold 5 yrs) — EUR 14,000
- Mandatory donation to a registered NGO — EUR 2,000
Malta · RetirementMalta Retirement Programme (MRP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 90
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Pension ≥75% of income + real estate ≥EUR 275,000 (or rental at 9,600/year) — EUR 275,000
Malta · Digital NomadNomad Residence Permit
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~EUR 3,500) — EUR 3,500
Malta · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSelf-employment residence (Jobsplus licence + Identità)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- EUR 500,000 of capital (fixed assets) within 6 months — EUR 500,000
- Innovator + hire 3 EEA/MT staff within 18 months
Mauritius · Digital NomadMauritius Premium Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 24
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 1,500) — USD 1,500
Mauritius · Active Investment · EntrepreneurOccupation Permit — Investor / Self-Employed (EDB)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investor OP: transfer >= USD 100,000 into the company within 60 days; revenue >= MUR 5 million/year from year 3, >= MUR 8 million from year 5 — USD 100,000
- Self-Employed OP: >= USD 50,000 (services sector only) — USD 50,000
Mauritius · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidence Permit by Acquisition of Property (PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City) - EDB Mauritius
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 1
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 24
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Acquire residential property under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City Scheme — USD 375,000
- Investor Occupation Permit (10-yr renewable, company investment) — USD 50,000
Mauritius · RetirementResidence Permit for Retired Non-Citizen
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Remit into Mauritius ~USD 1,500/month — USD 1,500
Mexico · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Savings/investment balance ~11,460 days of UMA over 12 months — USD 74,000
- Capital in a Mexican company ~20,000 days of minimum wage — USD 250,000
- Mexican real estate ownership ~40,000 days of wages — USD 500,000
Mexico · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTemporary Resident Visa - Investor (Inversionista)
- Source checked
- 2026-09-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in the share capital of a Mexican company (> MXN 5,378,663 / ~USD 305,000) + evidence of business activity — USD 305,000
Monaco · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaCarte de Séjour (Residence Permit)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monaco bank letter evidencing funds; in practice a deposit of ≥EUR 500k is required — EUR 500,000
- Ownership/lease (≥12 months) of housing in Monaco - no minimum amount — EUR 0
Montenegro · Citizenship by MeritMontenegro Citizenship by Special Admission (Citizenship Act, Art. 12) — special state interest
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
Montenegro · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidence Permit by Real Estate Ownership
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate ownership (≥150k by tax valuation) — EUR 150,000
Montenegro · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTemporary residence & work permit for company founder/director
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Founder/managing director of one's own company
Morocco · Active Investment · EntrepreneurCarte de séjour — investisseur / entrepreneur
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Establish/run a Moroccan company + approval from the investment promotion agency
Myanmar · Active Investment · EntrepreneurForeign Investor Stay Permit (MIC-permitted company)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investor in a company permitted by MIC/MIFER
Namibia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurBusiness / Investor Residence & Work Permit (MHAISS)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Own/run a Namibian business + business plan + job creation
Namibia · Digital NomadNamibia Digital Nomad Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 2,000) — USD 2,000
Nauru · Citizenship by InvestmentEconomic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: Yes
Routes in the snapshot
- Treasury Fund contribution (single applicant) — USD 105,000
Netherlands · StartupResidence permit for a start-up (IND)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Facilitator agreement + innovative business; ~EUR 20,374/year — EUR 0
Netherlands · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit self-employed person (essential Dutch interest)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed – points system (essential Dutch interest, RVO)
- DAFT (US nationals only) — EUR 4,500
Netherlands · StartupStartup visa (residence permit for foreign startups)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Startup – innovative business with approved facilitator
New Zealand · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaActive Investor Plus Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 7
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 24
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Growth — direct investment/higher-risk funds — local 5,000,000
- Balanced — lower-risk investment including bonds/real estate — local 10,000,000
New Zealand · Active Investment · EntrepreneurBusiness Investor Work Visa (work-to-residence)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 24
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- NZD 1m into an operating business (3 years → PR) — NZD 1,000,000
- NZD 2m fast-track (PR after 12 months) — NZD 2,000,000
Nicaragua · RetirementResidente Pensionado / Rentista (Ley 694)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 4
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Pension ≥USD 600/month (Rentista 750) — USD 600
Nigeria · Active Investment · EntrepreneurBusiness Permit + Expatriate Quota + CERPAC
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Nigerian company with foreign capital + Business Permit + Expatriate Quota → CERPAC
North Macedonia · Citizenship by MeritNorth Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 5.0 – 12.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Private investment fund meeting special criteria (>=2 yrs) — EUR 200,000
- Direct investment in new facilities + >=10 full-time jobs (>=1 yr) — EUR 400,000
North Macedonia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTR & personal work permit for self-employment/business
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employment / founder + business plan
Norway · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for self-employed persons (skilled)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed sole proprietorship — NOK 325,400
Norway · Digital NomadSelf-Employed Residence Permit (Independent Contractor)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual profit (~NOK 341,373) — NOK 28,448
Oman · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor Residency - company formation channel
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Establish an LLC with share capital ~OMR 150,000 — OMR 150,000
Oman · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaOman Golden Residency Programme (Investor Residency)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Purchase real estate in an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) — OMR 200,000
- Fixed bank deposit in a local bank (min 5 yrs) — OMR 200,000
- Government development bonds (min 2-yr maturity) — OMR 200,000
- Listed equities investment — OMR 200,000
- Establish/own a company (operating >=1 yr, or employing 50+ Omanis) — OMR 200,000
Pakistan · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaSIFC Investor Visa (Special Investment Facilitation Council)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in a Pakistan-registered company/partnership — USD 50,000
- Real estate investment (for >1-yr visa) — USD 100,000
Panama · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaFriendly Nations Visa (Naciones Amigas)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Unmortgaged real estate (individual/company) — USD 200,000
- 3-year fixed deposit — USD 200,000
- Employment grounds: contract + MITRADEL permit (no investment) — USD 0
Panama · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaQualified Investor Permanent Residence
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate (direct purchase/promise to purchase, unmortgaged) — USD 300,000
- Securities through a brokerage firm — USD 500,000
- Fixed deposit with a Panamanian bank — USD 750,000
Panama · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidente permanente — Inversionista de la Macro-Empresa
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Invest >= USD 160,000 to establish a new business; employ 5 Panamanians — USD 160,000
Panama · Digital NomadVisa Corta Estancia Trabajador Remoto
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: No
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 36,000) — USD 36,000
Panama · RetirementVisa Pensionado (Jubilado)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Lifetime pension ≥USD 1,000/month (750 with a real estate purchase of 100k+) — USD 1,000
Paraguay · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- SUACE investment company (70k + 5 jobs within 24 months) — USD 70,000
- Investor Pass — real estate/securities — USD 200,000
Peru · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidente Inversionista
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Invest >= S/ 500,000 in a SUNARP-registered company; establish/run the business — PEN 500,000
Philippines · Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 24,000, pending the IRR) — USD 24,000
Philippines · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaSpecial Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in shares of BOI-eligible corporations (via LBP/DBP time deposit then converted to equity) — USD 75,000
Philippines · RetirementSpecial Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- SRRV Classic deposit (50+ with a pension = USD 15,000) — USD 15,000
Philippines · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSpecial Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Employ >= 10 Filipinos in one's own business — USD 0
Poland · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTRP for conducting business activity
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Business with income >=12x the regional average wage, or >=2 jobs
Portugal · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaAutorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 12.0 – 36.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 7
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 26
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Cultural/heritage support — EUR 250,000
- Investment fund (non-real-estate, ≥60% in Portuguese companies) — EUR 500,000
- Company formation + 5 jobs — EUR 500,000
Portugal · Active Investment · EntrepreneurD2 visa – Entrepreneur / self-employed
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- D2 – set up/relocate a business or self-employed activity
Portugal · RetirementD7 Visa (Passive Income / Retirement)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Passive income (~EUR 870/month) — EUR 870
Portugal · Digital NomadD8 Digital Nomad Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Minimum monthly income (~EUR 3,680, 4x the minimum wage) — EUR 3,680
Portugal · StartupStartUP Visa (IAPMEI) / D2 Entrepreneur
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Certified incubator + ~EUR 10,440 living costs — EUR 0
Portugal · StartupStartUP Visa (residence visa for entrepreneurs, IAPMEI)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- StartUP Visa – certified incubator, innovative tech business
Qatar · StartupMustaqel (self-employed/entrepreneur) 5-year residence
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Business plan sponsored by an incubator (QSTP/Qatar Fintech Hub) — QAR 250,000
Qatar · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaReal Estate Residency / Permanent Residency (Law No. 16 & No. 10 of 2018)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Renewable residency by property purchase in designated zones — QAR 730,000
- Permanent residency by property purchase (higher tier) — QAR 3,650,000
Romania · Digital NomadLong-stay Visa for Digital Nomads
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 8
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~RON 26,730, 3x the average wage) — RON 26,730
Romania · Active Investment · EntrepreneurLong-stay visa/residence for commercial (business) activities
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- SRL investment — EUR 100,000
- SA investment — EUR 150,000
Rwanda · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor / Business Entrepreneur Temporary Resident Permit (DGIE)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 15
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Registered Rwandan business + RDB investment certificate; owner/managing director — USD 250,000
Saint Kitts and Nevis · Citizenship by InvestmentSt. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 55
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) — USD 250,000
- Approved Development / condominium share — USD 325,000
- Private single-family dwelling — USD 600,000
- Public Benefit Option — USD 250,000
Saint Lucia · Citizenship by InvestmentSaint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 30
- Minimum parent age: 55
- Siblings: Yes
Routes in the snapshot
- National Economic Fund (NEF) — USD 240,000
- Approved Real Estate — USD 300,000
- National Action Bond (interest-free) — USD 300,000
- Enterprise Project (solo) — USD 3,500,000
Saudi Arabia · StartupPremium Residency - Entrepreneur Residency
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Not recorded
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Cat 1: funding round >= SAR 400k from an investor + 20% shareholding (5 years) — SAR 400,000
- Cat 2: >= SAR 15m + 5% shareholding (PR, job creation) — SAR 15,000,000
Saudi Arabia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaSaudi Premium Residency
- Source checked
- 2026-09-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Fixed-term residence (annual fee) — SAR 100,000
- Permanent residence (one-time fee) — SAR 800,000
- Real estate ownership residence — SAR 4,000,000
Serbia · Citizenship by MeritSerbian Citizenship by Exception (Law on Citizenship, Art. 19) — interest of the Republic
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
Serbia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSingle permit for self-employment
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employment (founder/owner of a Serbian company) — EUR 0
Serbia · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaTemporary Residence by Real Estate / Business
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Residential real estate ownership (NO statutory minimum) — EUR 0
- Company registration/business activity in Serbia — EUR 0
Seychelles · Digital NomadWorkcation Retreat Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- No fixed level (sufficient funds from outside Seychelles) — USD 0
Singapore · StartupEntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Raise >= SGD 100,000 in one round — SGD 100,000
- IP/incubator/research/past-success — SGD 0
Singapore · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaGlobal Investor Programme (GIP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 6.0 – 12.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 2
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in a Singapore company — SGD 10,000,000
- GIP-approved fund investing in Singapore companies — SGD 25,000,000
- Single Family Office (AUM 200M SGD) — SGD 200,000,000
Slovakia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTemporary residence for business
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Business residence (business account balance ~EUR 5,683 sole trader) — EUR 5,683
Slovenia · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSingle permit for self-employment
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employment (s.p. or d.o.o.) — EUR 10,000
South Africa · Active Investment · EntrepreneurBusiness Visa / Business PR (Immigration Act 13/2002)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Contribute R5,000,000 from abroad into a South African business; >=60% of staff South African citizens/PR holders — ZAR 5,000,000
South Africa · Digital NomadRemote Work Visitor Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 36,000, R650,796) — USD 36,000
South Korea · Active Investment · EntrepreneurD-8 Corporate Investment (D-8-1) & D-8-4 Tech Startup
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 19
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- D-8-1: invest >= KRW 100,000,000 + >=10% shareholding/management — KRW 100,000,000
- D-8-4: tech startup on a points basis (IP/patent) — KRW 0
South Korea · StartupStartup Visa D-8-4 (OASIS)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Tech startup + registered business + ≥60 OASIS points — KRW 0
South Korea · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaTourism & Leisure Facility (Real Estate) Investment Immigration - F-2 / F-5
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Designated tourism/leisure real estate (Jeju, Incheon FEZ, etc.) — KRW 1,000,000,000
South Korea · Digital NomadWorkation Visa (F-1-D)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income (~USD 66,000, >2x GNI) — USD 66,000
Spain · StartupEntrepreneur residence authorisation (Ley 14/2013, Startup Law)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Entrepreneur – innovative project (ENISA favourable report)
Spain · StartupEntrepreneur visa (Startup Law route)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 4.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Favourable ENISA report (innovative business) + sufficient funds — EUR 0
Spain · Digital NomadInternational Teleworking Visa (DNV)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (200% of SMI ~EUR 2,368) — EUR 2,368
Spain · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSelf-employed work visa (trabajo por cuenta propia)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed / autónomo (viable business, licences, funds)
Spain · RetirementVisado de residencia no lucrativa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 65
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Annual income of 400% of IPREM (~EUR 28,800) — EUR 28,800
Sri Lanka · Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 2,000) — USD 24,000
Sri Lanka · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaGolden Paradise Residence Visa Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in condominium property — USD 75,000
- Bank deposit (lower tier) — USD 100,000
- Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account (10-yr visa, 50% withdrawable after yr1) — USD 200,000
Sri Lanka · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResident Visa (Business/Investor) via Board of Investment (BOI)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- BOI Section 16 project (investor/director) — USD 250,000
- BOI Section 17 (extended incentives) — USD 3,000,000
Sweden · Active Investment · EntrepreneurResidence permit for running your own business (self-employed)
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed (>=51% ownership) — SEK 200,000
Switzerland · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidence via Lump-Sum Taxation (Pauschalbesteuerung)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Lump-sum taxation on expenditure agreed with the canton; federal floor CHF 434,700 (2025) — CHF 0
Switzerland · Active Investment · EntrepreneurSelf-employment residence permit (economic interest, Art. 19 FNIA)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 10
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Self-employed – overall economic interest (B/L permit, cantonal quota)
Taiwan · Digital NomadEmployment Gold Card
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 20
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly salary ≥NT$160,000 (~USD 5,300) — USD 64,000
Taiwan · StartupEntrepreneur (Resident) Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 20
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Raise >= NT$2,000,000 from VC/angel — TWD 2,000,000
- Establish a business of >= NT$1,000,000, acting as director/manager — TWD 1,000,000
Thailand · Digital NomadDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 180
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 20
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Balance of ~500,000 THB held for 3 months — USD 14,000
Thailand · RetirementNon-Immigrant Visa O-A (Long Stay, retirement)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Deposit THB 800,000 OR income of THB 65,000/month — THB 800,000
Thailand · RetirementNon-Immigrant Visa O-X (Long Stay 10 years)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 0.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 20
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Fixed deposit of THB 3,000,000 — THB 3,000,000
Thailand · StartupSMART Visa – SMART S (Startup)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Fixed deposit >= THB 600,000 + >=25% shareholding/director, S-Curve sector — THB 600,000
Thailand · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaThailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 20
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Investment in Thai assets (government bonds/real estate/Thai companies) — USD 500,000
Thailand · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaThailand Privilege (Elite) Membership
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Bronze, 5 years — THB 650,000
- Platinum, 10 years — THB 1,500,000
- Diamond, 15 years — THB 2,500,000
Turkey · Citizenship by InvestmentTurkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate (3-year sale lock recorded on title) — USD 400,000
- Turkish bank deposit, held 3 years — USD 500,000
- Government bonds, held 3 years — USD 500,000
- Fixed capital / investment fund, held 3 years — USD 500,000
Turkey · Active Investment · EntrepreneurTurquoise (Turkuaz) Card
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Entrepreneur creating significant employment / independent work permit for one's own company
United Arab Emirates · StartupGolden Residence for Entrepreneurs (entrepreneur category)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 3.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Technology/innovation project in the UAE — AED 500,000
- SME owner with revenue >= AED 1m/year — AED 1,000,000
United Arab Emirates · StartupGreen Residency (Freelancer/Entrepreneur)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Freelancer: income ≥AED 360,000/year + MOHRE + qualifications — AED 360,000
United Arab Emirates · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaUAE Golden Visa (Golden Residency)
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- No
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 0
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Real estate ownership (DLD valuation ≥2M AED) — AED 2,000,000
- Approved UAE investment fund — AED 2,000,000
- Startup project (confirmed by audit) — AED 500,000
United Arab Emirates · Digital NomadVirtual Working Programme
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 0.0 – 1.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- 365
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Monthly income (~USD 3,500) — USD 3,500
United Kingdom · StartupInnovator Founder visa
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 1.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 6
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Minimum parent age: 0
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Approved by an endorsing body (new, innovative, scalable business) — GBP 0
United States · Active Investment · EntrepreneurE-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Substantial investment in an operating US business, with the investor directly running it
United States · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaEB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 24.0 – 60.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Targeted Employment Area (TEA)/rural — USD 800,000
- Standard investment (non-TEA) — USD 1,050,000
United States · StartupInternational Entrepreneur Rule (IER) - Parole
- Source checked
- 2026-07-01
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- —
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 21
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Own >=10% of a newly formed US startup + qualified investment (>= USD 311,071 from a qualified investor) or a government grant — USD 311,071
Uruguay · Residence by Investment · Golden VisaResidencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-25
- Path
- Residence only
- Reference processing time (months)
- 6.0 – 18.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 3
- Presence days/year
- 183
- Fixed capital requirement
- No
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- Rentista / stable income (~USD 1,500/month, notarised certification) — USD 18,000
- Real estate for TAX residency (UI 12.5m ~USD 2M from 1 Jan 2026) — USD 2,000,000
Vanuatu · Citizenship by InvestmentDevelopment Support Program (DSP)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-24
- Path
- Direct citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- 2.0 – 2.0
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 0
- Presence days/year
- 0
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 25
- Minimum parent age: 50
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- DSP contribution (single applicant) — USD 130,000
Vietnam · Active Investment · EntrepreneurInvestor Visa & Temporary Residence Card (DT1-DT4)
- Source checked
- 2026-06-30
- Path
- Residence then citizenship
- Reference processing time (months)
- — – —
- Years to citizenship (reference)
- 5
- Presence days/year
- —
- Fixed capital requirement
- Yes
- Dual citizenship (snapshot)
- Yes
Family (snapshot)
- Spouse: Yes
- Maximum child age: 18
- Siblings: No
Routes in the snapshot
- DT1 (large capital/priority sector) — VND 100,000,000,000
- DT2 — VND 50,000,000,000
- DT3 — VND 3,000,000,000
- DT4 (visa only, no TRC) — VND 0
What the map contains
- Citizenship and residence-by-investment programmes by country
- Published minimum investment thresholds
- Application processing time and years to citizenship (for reference)
Why the map matters
- Screen and cross-check programme information
- Not a substitute for legal or investment advice
Method
- How programmes are selected and what each status means
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources