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.

EuropePT

Portugal Golden Visa

€250,000

Lowest physical presence requirement in EU (7 days/year)

Path to EU citizenship in 5 years

Schengen Area access

Processing12-18 months
Path to Citizenship5 years
Dual citizenship allowedView →
EuropeGR

Greece Golden Visa

€250,000

Zero physical presence requirement — pure investment residency

Fastest processing in EU (2-6 months)

Schengen Area access

Processing2-6 months
Path to Citizenship7 years
Dual citizenship allowedView →
EuropeES

Spain Golden Visa

€500,000

Largest Schengen country economy

Real estate market depth and liquidity

Beckham Law tax regime for new residents

Processing2-3 months
Path to Citizenship10 years
See detailsView →
EuropeMT

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

€150,000

Lowest investment threshold in EU for permanent residency

Permanent residency from day one

English-speaking EU country

Processing4-6 months
Path to Citizenship5 years
Dual citizenship allowedView →
EuropeCY

Cyprus Permanent Residency

€300,000

Fastest EU permanent residency processing (2 months)

Indefinite permanent residency — no renewal

No language requirement for permanent residency

Processing2 months
Path to Citizenship7 years
Dual citizenship allowedView →
Middle EastAE

UAE Golden Visa

AED 2,000,000 (~$545,000)

Zero personal income tax

10-year renewable residency

No minimum stay requirement

Processing1-3 months
Path to CitizenshipN/A —
Dual citizenship allowedView →
CaribbeanKN

St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

$250,000

Oldest citizenship by investment program (est. 1984)

Visa-free travel to ~155 countries including Schengen and UK

No residency or visit requirements ever

Processing3-6 months
Path to CitizenshipDirect
Dual citizenship allowedView →
CaribbeanAG

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

$230,000

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

Processing3-4 months
Path to CitizenshipDirect
Dual citizenship allowedView →
CaribbeanDM

Dominica Citizenship by Investment

$200,000

Lowest entry point for single applicant ($200,000)

Stronger due diligence than some CBI peers

Visa-free to ~140 countries including Schengen, China, Russia

Processing3-6 months
Path to CitizenshipDirect
Dual citizenship allowedView →
CaribbeanGD

Grenada Citizenship by Investment

$235,000

Only Caribbean CBI with US E-2 Treaty eligibility

Covers siblings — unique among Caribbean programs

Visa-free to ~145 countries including China, Schengen, UK

Processing4-6 months
Path to CitizenshipDirect
Dual citizenship allowedView →
CaribbeanLC

St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment

$240,000

Fastest processing among Caribbean CBI programs

Government bond option unique among CBI peers

Visa-free to ~146 countries including Schengen, UK

Processing3-4 months
Path to CitizenshipDirect
Dual citizenship allowedView →
Europe/AsiaTR

Turkey Citizenship by Investment

$400,000

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

Processing3-4 months
Path to CitizenshipDirect
Dual citizenship allowedView →

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.