Countries That Offer A Golden Visa: Imagine going to Greece without having to worry about getting a Schengen visa or going to New York without having to wait a year for a US visa. Only a few people around the world have this great access, and it’s all because they have golden visas, which let them become citizens or live there by investing money.
In exchange for a certain amount of investment in the host country, this visa is given to qualified people who have been checked out. Usually, these are high-net-worth people like investors, entrepreneurs, or people with special skills, as described by the host country. People who have this visa can then move to the host country and have the same legal rights as people who live there.
Some countries, like Portugal, Ireland, and Cyprus, have stopped their Golden Visa programs because they worry that money laundering and criminal activity will increase. However, other countries still give special visas. Since they give the ultra-rich access and movement, golden visas have become something of a status symbol over time.
With a minimum investment of 738,000 euros (about 6.5 crores), the European island group of Malta is one of the most famous and expensive places to get a “golden visa.” On the list are also Greece and Italy, as well as Türkiye and the UAE, where Indians like Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt and artist Mona Biswarupa Mohanty, who was born in Odisha, live. Here are 20 of the most important countries that offer golden visas.
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List of Countries That Offer A Golden Visa
Switzerland
Investment: CHF 250,000 in annual taxes (Rs2.2 crores)
What you get: The right to live and study in Switzerland
Malaysia
Investment: MYR 1 million (about Rs1.7 crores)
What you get: Long-term multiple-entry visas enabling the applicants and their families to live in Malaysia
New Zealand
Investment: NZD 5 million (about Rs25 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand
Singapore
Investment: SGD 10 million (about Rs60 crores)
What you get: Eligibility for citizenship after two years of permanent residence
Thailand
Investment: THB 600,000 (about Rs13.2 lakhs)
What you get: Long-term, privileged multiple-entry permit and complimentary services like a personal assistant for international flights and lounge access
United Kingdom
Investment: Demonstrate sufficient investment funds to start and grow their business and have a business plan that has been endorsed and approved by the Home Office.
What you get: The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom
Austria
Citizenship by investment:
Investment: No specified minimum investment, you must make a “substantial contribution to the Austrian economy”
What you get: EU citizenship
Residence by investment:
Investment: EUR 40,000 (about Rs35.5 lakhs) in liquid funds
What you get: The right of free movement to Austria, the rest of the EU, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Malta
Investment: EUR 738,000 (about Rs6.5 crores)
What you get: The right to live and own a home in Malta
Türkiye
Investment: $400,000 (about Rs3.2 crores)
What you get: Free movement to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Greece
Investment: EUR 250,000 (about Rs2.2 crores)
What you get: Free movement to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area
Italy
Investment: EUR 250,000 (about Rs2.2 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
Netherlands
Investment: EUR 1.25 million (about Rs11 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the Netherlands
Spain
Investment: EUR 500,000 (about Rs4.4 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study in Spain, and free movement to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
USA
Investment: USD 800,000 (about Rs6.5 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA
Canada
Investment: Propose an innovative, scaling start-up business, approved by a designated organization
What you get: The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Canada
Mauritius
Investment: USD 375,000 (about Rs3 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius
UAE
Investment: AED 2 million (about Rs4.45 crores)
What you get: The right to live in any of the seven Emirates of the UAE
Jordan
Investment: USD 750,000 (about Rs6 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study in Jordan
Australia
Investment: AUD 2.5 million (about Rs13 crores)
What you get: The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia
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Hong Kong
Investment: Applicants must complete a points-based test under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
What you get: Eligible to apply for permanent residence after seven years.
People Also Ask
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Which country has the easiest golden visa?
Greece. Greece has golden cards and one of the fastest ways to become a resident. Foreigners who meet the requirements can get a pass 60 days after they apply.
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How much is a USA Golden Visa?
EB-5 investor visas cost between $4,020 and $4,900 in total, based on where the applicant is applying from. To file Form I-526, the applicant must first pay a fee of $3,675.
