PR By Investment

Countries Offering Permanent Residency by Investment

1. Portugal 

   • Program: Golden Visa
   • Investment: Options include €500,000 in private equity/venture capital funds, €350,000 in cultural heritage projects, or other qualifying investments (real estate option phased out in 2023).
   • PR Pathway: After 5 years of temporary residency (minimal stay of 7 days per year), you can apply for PR or citizenship without needing PR first.
   • Benefits: Schengen Area access, family inclusion, and a strong EU passport option.

2. Spain 

   • Program: Golden Visa
   • Investment: Minimum €500,000 in real estate (can be multiple properties).
   • PR Pathway: Temporary residency for 2 years, renewable for 5-year periods; PR after 5 years of legal residency, with citizenship possible after 10 years.
   • Benefits: Schengen visa-free travel, right to live and work in Spain.

3. Greece

    
   • Program: Golden Visa
   • Investment: €250,000 in real estate (or €400,000–€800,000 in high-demand areas like Athens or Santorini, depending on location).
   • PR Pathway: Grants a 5-year renewable residency permit; PR isn’t immediate, but citizenship is possible after 7 years of residency.
   • Benefits: Low investment threshold, Schengen access, no minimum stay requirement.

4. Malta

    
   • Program: Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
   • Investment: €600,000–€750,000 contribution (depending on residency duration prior), plus €700,000 real estate purchase or €16,000/year rental, and a €10,000 donation.
   • PR Pathway: Offers immediate permanent residency, with citizenship possible via a separate program after additional years.
   • Benefits: EU residency, Schengen access, inclusive family eligibility (spouse, children, parents, grandparents).

5. Cyprus

    
   • Program: Permanent Residence Program
   • Investment: €300,000 in real estate (plus VAT), with additional requirements like a €30,000 deposit.
   • PR Pathway: Grants immediate permanent residency; citizenship possible after 7 years of residency.
   • Benefits: Fast process, EU residency, family inclusion.

6. Canada 

   • Program: Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) or other provincial business programs
   • Investment: CAD 1.2 million (approx. USD 880,000) interest-free loan to the government for 5 years, or CAD 350,000 non-refundable contribution via a financier.
   • PR Pathway: Immediate PR upon approval; citizenship possible after 3 years of residency (out of 5).
   • Benefits: Stable economy, high quality of life, family-friendly PR.
   • Benefits: Access to the U.S. market, education, and healthcare systems.

7. Australia

    
   • Program: Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188)
   • Investment: AUD 1.25 million (approx. USD 790,000) in business or AUD 15 million (approx. USD 9.5 million) for premium investors.
   • PR Pathway: Temporary residency for 4 years, leading to PR (Subclass 888) after meeting business or investment conditions.
   • Benefits: High living standards, pathway to citizenship after 4 years as a PR.

8. New Zealand 

   • Program: Investor Visa (Investor 1 or 2)
   • Investment: NZD 3 million (approx. USD 1.8 million) for Investor 2 or NZD 10 million (approx. USD 6 million) for Investor 1, held for 3–4 years.
   • PR Pathway: Temporary residency leading to PR after investment period and residency requirements (e.g., 146 days/year for Investor 2).
   • Benefits: Safe environment, strong education system.

9. United Arab Emirates (UAE) 

   • Program: Golden Visa
   • Investment: AED 2 million (approx. USD 545,000) in real estate or business.
   • PR Pathway: 10-year renewable residency (not traditional PR but long-term); no direct citizenship path.

Benefits: Tax-free environment, strategic location, no residency requirement.