RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT & GOLDEN VISAS
The right to live there.
Often the smarter first step.
Residency programmes give you the right to live, study and do business in a country — and some lead to citizenship over time. They usually cost less, and for many families they are the better answer.
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Portugal
EUROPE
- From
- €250,000
- Timeline
- 18–24 months
- Path to citizenship
- 5 years (A2 language)
- Renewal
- Every 2 years
Figures reviewed: Oct 2026
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Greece
EUROPE
- From
- €250,000 / €800,000
- Timeline
- 3–6 months
- Path to citizenship
- 7 years (Physical residence)
- Renewal
- Every 5 years
Figures reviewed: Oct 2026
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United Arab Emirates
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- From
- AED 2,000,000
- Timeline
- 1–2 months
- Path to citizenship
- Nomination only
- Renewal
- Every 10 years
Figures reviewed: Oct 2026
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Not sure which fits?
Tell us your nationality and your goal. We will tell you which routes make sense — including when none of them do.
