Investment Migration Countries
A growing number of countries host residence and citizenship by investment programs (also known as golden visa programs) that offer a variety of attractive investment options designed to cater to each family’s unique requirements. In an unsettled, ever-changing world, wealthy individuals need a plan B for themselves and their families — one that offers them a safer place to live in times of crisis, while also providing them with greater access to global business and lifestyle opportunities.
Investing in different residence and/or citizenship options worldwide offers both short-term value and long-term yield. The more access you have, the more diversified your assets and the lower your exposure to regional and global volatility. Below is the entire range of investment migration programs Henley & Partners is proud to offer our clients.
European Citizenship by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Austria
Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy
24–36 months
Opportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution
Malta
EUR 600,000
14–38 months
An attractive place in which to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links
North Macedonia
EUR 200,000
Two–five months
Freedom of travel to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Türkiye, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others, as well as an e-visa to India
Türkiye
USD 400,000
Three–five months
Freedom of travel to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Antigua and Barbuda
USD 230,000
Four–five months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 150 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Dominica
USD 200,000
Three months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide
Grenada
USD 235,000
Seven–eight months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including China, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
St. Kitts and Nevis
USD 250,000
Six–twelve months
Enjoy the full benefits of citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent
St. Lucia
USD 240,000
Nine–twelve months
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area
African Citizenship by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Egypt
USD 250,000
Nine–twelve months
Freedom of travel to Egypt, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, among others
Middle Eastern Citizenship by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
European Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Austria
EUR 40,000 in liquid funds, German language skills, permanent accommodation, and more
One–three months
Freedom of travel to Austria, the rest of the EU, and Europe’s Schengen Area
Greece
EUR 250,000
Three–four months
Freedom of travel to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Are
Italy
EUR 250,000
Three–four months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
Jersey
GBP 1.75 million in real estate and GBP 250,000 in annual taxes
N/A
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Jersey
Latvia
EUR 60,000
One–three months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia
Luxembourg
EUR 500,000
Approximately six months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg
Malta
EUR 175,000
Four–six months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Malta
Monaco
No minimum investment
Six–seven months (EU citizens) Eight–nine months (non-EU citizens)
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco
Montenegro
No minimum investment
Approximately one month
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Montenegro
Portugal
EUR 250,000
Over 18 months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal
Spain
EUR 500,000
Approximately 20 days
The right to live, work, and study in Spain, and freedom of travel to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
Switzerland
CHF 250,000 in annual taxes
Three–six months
First-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities
United Kingdom
Innovative, scaling business
One–eight weeks
The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom
American Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Canada
Start-up business (SUV) CAD 1.2 million (QIIP)
12–37 months (SUV) Approximately 12 months (QIIP)
The right to live, work, and study in Canada
Costa Rica
USD 150,000 (Investor Residence)
Nine–twelve months
The right to live and retire anywhere in Costa Rica
Panama
USD 100,000
30 days, or four–six months
The right to live, work, and study in Panama
United States of America
USD 800,000
12–36 months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA
Asian Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Hong Kong
HKD 30 million
Six–nine months
Strategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China
Malaysia
MYR 1 million
Three–four months
Long-term, multiple-entry visa enabling applicants and their families to live in Malaysia
Singapore
SGD 10 million
Nine–twelve months
World-class education, healthcare, and transport systems
Thailand
THB 900,000
Two–three months
Long-term residence permit, with privileged VIP treatment on arrival in Thailand
Oceanian Residence by Investment Programs
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Australia
No financial contribution
Nine–twelve months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia
New Zealand
NZD 5 million
Eight–nine months
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand
African Residence by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
Mauritius
USD 375,000
Six–eight months
The right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius
Middle Eastern Residence by Investment Program
Minimum capital
Processing time
Key benefit
