Investment and golden visas: 39 countries compared
Countries that grant residence for an investment in property, a business, funds or government bonds.
Sorted by country name.
Programme details are shown in English.
| Country | Programme | How long |
|---|---|---|
 Australia | Business Innovation and Investment (188) — closed | — |
 Azerbaijan | Temporary residence through property, deposit or investment | Up to 1 year, then extended for up to 2 years at a time |
 Bahamas | Permanent residence by investment | permanent |
 Bolivia | Multiple-entry visa for investment and business | 1 year, up to 90 days per visit |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Temporary residence for property owners | Up to 1 year |
 Bulgaria | Long-term residence through real-estate investment | Up to 1 year at a time |
 Canada | Start-up Visa Program (paused) | Permanent residence (when open) |
 Chile | Temporary residence for investors and their key staff | — |
 Colombia | Migrant visa – Investor (Visa M Inversionista) | Up to 3 years |
 France | Talent Passport — economic investor | Up to 4 years |
 Georgia | Short-term residence permit for property owners | Temporary, renewable while you own the property |
| Georgia | Investment residence permit | 5 years |
 Ghana | Residence permit for investors and shareholders | — |
 Greece | Golden Visa (residence for property investors) | 5 years |
 Guatemala | Temporary residence for investors | 1–5 years |
 Hong Kong | New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme | 24 months initially, then extensions of up to 3 years |
 Hungary | Guest Investor residence permit | Up to 10 years, renewable for another 10 |
 Italy | Investor Visa for Italy | 2 years, then renewable for 3 years at a time while the investment is kept |
 Japan | Business Manager visa | 3 months to 5 years per grant |
 Kazakhstan | Investor visa ("golden visa") | Residence permit up to 10 years |
 Macao | Temporary residency for major investment | — |
 Malaysia | MM2H Platinum | 20 years, then renewable in 5-year periods |
 Malta | Malta Permanent Residence Programme | Permanent; the residence card is renewed every 5 years |
 Mauritius | Residence through property purchase | Valid while you own the property |
 Moldova | Provisional residence for foreign investors | — |
 Mongolia | Investor residence permit (category B1) | Extensions up to 3 years |
 New Zealand | Active Investor Plus Visa | Indefinite resident visa with conditions for 3 or 5 years |
| New Zealand | Business Investor Work Visa | Up to 4 years, with one renewal of up to 2 years |
 Nigeria | Investor residence visas | — |
 Paraguay | Permanent residence for foreign investors (SUACE) | — |
 Philippines | Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) | — |
 Qatar | Real estate residence for property owners | — |
 Romania | Long-stay visa for business activities (D/AC) | — |
 Rwanda | Investor permit (classes A1, B1, F1, O1, W1, X1, Z1) | Up to 2 years; after holding it twice, up to 5 years per renewal |
 Singapore | Global Investor Programme (GIP) | Permanent residence (re-entry permit renewed subject to conditions) |
 Sri Lanka | Investor Visa (Residence) | 5 years ($100,000) or 5+5 years ($200,000) |
 Tanzania | Residence Permit Class A (investors and self-employed) | usually 2 years |
 Turkey | Citizenship by investment (real estate) | — |
 Uganda | Entry Permit Class D (business owners in trade) | 6, 12, 24 or 36 months |
 United Arab Emirates | Golden visa — real estate and investors | 10 years, renewable |
 United States | EB-5 Immigrant Investor green card | Conditional green card for 2 years, then permanent |
Questions
How many countries are on this list?
39 countries, each with at least one route of this kind that we have checked against official sources.
Other routes
- Digital nomad visas
- Work permits
- Student visas
- Freelancer and self-employed visas
- Retirement visas
- Passive income visas
- Residence permits
This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.