Residency & Investment Programs
Explore citizenship by investment (CBI) and residency by investment (RBI) programs worldwide. Compare investment thresholds, processing times, and key benefits.
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Total Programs
7
CBI Programs
13
Residency Programs
United States
Permanent Residency
Investment
$800,000 - $1,050,000 (EB-5)
Processing
12-24 months
Key Benefits
Live and work in the USPath to citizenship after 5 yearsAccess to education and healthcare
United Kingdom
Biometric Residence Permit
Investment
Varies by visa type
Processing
3-8 weeks
Key Benefits
Live and work in the UKAccess to NHSPath to ILR and citizenship
United Arab Emirates
Long-term Residency
Investment
$545,000+ (AED 2M property)
Processing
2-4 weeks
Key Benefits
10-year renewable visa100% business ownershipSponsor family membersNo minimum stay required
Portugal
Residency by Investment
Investment
€250,000 - €500,000
Processing
6-12 months
Key Benefits
Schengen area accessPath to EU citizenshipLow minimum stay (7 days/year)Family inclusion
Spain
Residency by Investment
Investment
€500,000+ (real estate)
Processing
2-6 months
Key Benefits
Schengen area accessPath to citizenship after 10 yearsFamily inclusionNo minimum stay
Greece
Residency by Investment
Investment
€250,000+ (real estate)
Processing
2-3 months
Key Benefits
Schengen area access5-year renewable permitFamily inclusionNo minimum stay
Malta
Permanent Residency
Investment
€100,000+ contribution
Processing
4-6 months
Key Benefits
EU permanent residencySchengen area accessFamily inclusion
Singapore
Permanent Residency
Investment
SGD 2.5M+ (GIP)
Processing
6-12 months
Key Benefits
Live and work freelyCPF benefitsPath to citizenship
Canada
Permanent Residency
Investment
Express Entry (points-based)
Processing
6-12 months
Key Benefits
Live and work anywhere in CanadaHealthcare accessPath to citizenship after 3 years
Australia
Permanent Residency
Investment
Points-based / Business visa
Processing
6-18 months
Key Benefits
Live and work in AustraliaMedicare accessPath to citizenship
New Zealand
Permanent Residency
Investment
Points-based / Investor visa
Processing
6-12 months
Key Benefits
Live and work in NZHealthcare accessPath to citizenship
Japan
Permanent Residency
Investment
Highly Skilled Professional visa
Processing
1-3 years residency required
Key Benefits
No work restrictionsNo visa renewal neededFamily sponsorship
Cyprus
Permanent Residency
Investment
€300,000+ (real estate)
Processing
2-3 months
Key Benefits
EU residencyFamily inclusionNo minimum stay
Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$100,000+ (NDF donation)
Processing
3-6 months
Key Benefits
Second passportVisa-free to 150+ countriesNo residency requirement
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$250,000+ (SGF contribution)
Processing
3-6 months
Key Benefits
Second passportVisa-free to 150+ countriesNo residency requirementOldest CBI program
Dominica
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$100,000+ (EDF contribution)
Processing
3-6 months
Key Benefits
Second passportVisa-free to 140+ countriesNo residency requirement
Grenada
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$150,000+ (NTF contribution)
Processing
3-6 months
Key Benefits
Second passportE-2 Treaty with USVisa-free to 140+ countries
Vanuatu
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$130,000+
Processing
1-2 months
Key Benefits
Fastest CBI programNo tax on worldwide incomeVisa-free to 90+ countries
Turkey
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$400,000+ (real estate)
Processing
3-6 months
Key Benefits
E-2 Treaty with USVisa-free to 110+ countriesStrategic location
Jordan
Citizenship by Investment
Investment
$750,000+
Processing
3-6 months
Key Benefits
Second passportStrategic Middle East location