Program Directory

Investment Migration Programs Worldwide

A comprehensive directory of 12 residency and citizenship by investment programs across 4 regions. Investment thresholds range from $37K 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 (conversion or listed-building projects only; €400,000–€800,000 for standard property)

•Zero physical presence requirement — pure investment residency

•Schengen Area access

•Rental yield potential on real estate

ProcessingSee official source
Path to Citizenship7 years
Dual citizenship allowedView →
EuropeES

Spain Golden Visa

Closed to new applicants

•CLOSED 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025 — no new applications accepted

•Existing permit holders retain validity; renewals follow the rules in force at original grant date

•Applications filed before 3 April 2025 may still be evaluated under prior rules

ProcessingN/A — no longer accepting new applications
Path to Citizenship10 years
See detailsView →
EuropeMT

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

€37,000

•No path to citizenship without a separate naturalisation process

•Property purchase (€375,000) or rent (€14,000/year) held 5+ years

•English-speaking EU country

Processing4-6 months
Path to CitizenshipNot automatic
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.