The US golden visa gives foreign investors a direct path to US permanent residency through 2 programs: the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and the new Gold Card Program. Both programs lead to a Green Card — but they differ in cost, requirements, and timelines. This guide explains each program’s requirements, application steps, processing timelines, and…
A golden visa is a government-issued residence permit granted to foreign investors who make a qualifying investment in a country’s economy. Programs exist across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Minimum investments range from €50,000 (15,000 AED / ~$54,000 USD) in Latvia to over $10 million in Singapore. In 2026, more than 20 countries offer…
The Greece Golden Visa grants a 5-year renewable EU residency permit to non-EU nationals who invest in Greek real estate or qualifying assets. The minimum investment starts at €250,000 (~$276,000) for specific property types and reaches €800,000 (~$882,000) in high-demand zones like Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. As of 2026, 79,000+ residence permits have been issued…
The Italy Golden Visa — officially the Investor Visa for Italy, grants a 2-year residence permit to non-EU nationals who make one qualifying investment: €250,000 in an innovative startup, €500,000 in an Italian company, €1 million for a philanthropic donation, or €2 million in government bonds. No minimum stay is required. The Nulla Osta pre-approval…
The Malta Golden Visa — officially the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) — grants non-EU nationals permanent EU residency from €169,000 (rent route) or €474,000 (purchase route). Processing takes 4 to 6 months. There is no minimum stay requirement. One application covers up to 4 generations of family. Malta is the only EU programme that…
The New Zealand Golden Visa — officially the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) — grants indefinite residency to investors who commit NZD $5 million (approximately USD $2.99 million) under the Growth category or NZD $10 million (approximately USD $5.98 million) under the Balanced category. The program launched in its current form on 1 April 2025…
Spain’s Golden Visa program ended on April 3, 2025. New applications are no longer accepted. If you applied before that date, your application processes under the old rules. If you hold a valid permit, you can still renew it. This guide explains what the program offered, who still qualifies for renewals, and the 3 active…