Program Directory
Investment Migration Programs Worldwide
A comprehensive directory of 12 residency and citizenship by investment programs across 4 regions. Investment thresholds range from $150K to $545K. Last updated 2026-07-12.
Portugal Golden Visa
•Lowest physical presence requirement in EU (7 days/year)
•Path to EU citizenship in 5 years
•Schengen Area access
Greece Golden Visa
•Zero physical presence requirement — pure investment residency
•Fastest processing in EU (2-6 months)
•Schengen Area access
Spain Golden Visa
•Largest Schengen country economy
•Real estate market depth and liquidity
•Beckham Law tax regime for new residents
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
•Lowest investment threshold in EU for permanent residency
•Permanent residency from day one
•English-speaking EU country
Cyprus Permanent Residency
•Fastest EU permanent residency processing (2 months)
•Indefinite permanent residency — no renewal
•No language requirement for permanent residency
UAE Golden Visa
•Zero personal income tax
•10-year renewable residency
•No minimum stay requirement
St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
•Oldest citizenship by investment program (est. 1984)
•Visa-free travel to ~155 countries including Schengen and UK
•No residency or visit requirements ever
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
•Most affordable Caribbean CBI for families of 4
•Family-friendly: covers more dependents than competitors
•Visa-free to ~150 countries including Schengen, UK, Hong Kong
Dominica Citizenship by Investment
•Lowest entry point for single applicant ($200,000)
•Stronger due diligence than some CBI peers
•Visa-free to ~140 countries including Schengen, China, Russia
Grenada Citizenship by Investment
•Only Caribbean CBI with US E-2 Treaty eligibility
•Covers siblings — unique among Caribbean programs
•Visa-free to ~145 countries including China, Schengen, UK
St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment
•Fastest processing among Caribbean CBI programs
•Government bond option unique among CBI peers
•Visa-free to ~146 countries including Schengen, UK
Turkey Citizenship by Investment
•One of the few direct-citizenship programs with real estate under $500k
•Visa-free or eVisa to ~110 countries
•Strategic location bridging Europe and Asia
Program Types
Understanding Program Categories
EU Residency by Investment
Programs in Portugal, Greece, Spain, Malta, and Cyprus offering residency rights in the Schengen Area with minimal physical presence requirements.
- • Schengen Area access
- • Path to permanent residency and EU citizenship
- • Investment starting from €150,000
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment
Direct citizenship programs in five Caribbean nations offering second passports through donation or real estate investment.
- • Visa-free travel to 140+ countries
- • Processing in 3–6 months
- • No physical residency required
Middle East & Eurasia
Programs in the UAE and Turkey offering long-term residency or direct citizenship with strategic geographic positioning.
- • UAE: Zero tax, 10-year Golden Visa
- • Turkey: Real estate citizenship from $400,000
- • Bridge between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
Important Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Consult a licensed immigration professional before making investment decisions. Program details last updated 2026-07-12. Requirements, thresholds, and timelines are subject to change. Always verify with official government sources or licensed professionals.