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United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Region: Asia

Golden Visa - Real Estate Investor (10 Years)
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates

Golden Visa - Real Estate Investor (10 Years)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residency for property investors of any age. Requires property worth minimum AED 2 million. Valid 10 years, renewable.

Duration10 years
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Golden Visa - Real Estate Investor (5 Years)
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates

Golden Visa - Real Estate Investor (5 Years)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residency for property investors aged 55+. Requires property worth minimum AED 1 million. Valid 5 years, renewable.

Duration5 years
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Property Owner Visa - 2 Years
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates

Property Owner Visa - 2 Years

Residence visa for real estate investors. Requires property ownership valued at minimum AED 750,000. Valid 2 years, renewable.

Duration2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated CostFree
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Angola

Angola

Region: Africa

Privileged Visa (Investment Visa)
Angola flagAngola

Privileged Visa (Investment Visa)

PR Pathway Available

For entrepreneurs and investors with approved investment proposals in Angola. Requires investment of USD 5,000 to USD 15,000,000. Allows multiple entries with stays up to 2 years, renewable.

Duration2 years
Time30-90 days
Estimated Cost500 USD
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Armenia

Armenia

Region: Asia

Permanent Residency - Business Investment
Armenia flagArmenia

Permanent Residency - Business Investment

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residence permit for foreign investors and business owners with established operations in Armenia. Granted after 3+ years of legal temporary residency with business activity.

Duration5 years
Time30-45 days
Estimated CostFree
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Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

Region: Asia

Investor Residence Program
Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan

Investor Residence Program

PR Pathway Available

Temporary residence pathway for foreign investors meeting specific capital investment requirements. Accelerated path to permanent residence.

Duration1 year
Time30-60 days
Estimated CostFree
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Bahamas

Bahamas

Region: North America

Economic Permanent Residency
Bahamas flagBahamas

Economic Permanent Residency

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency through economic investment. Requires $1 million minimum investment in real estate or Central Bank Zero Coupon Bonds. Grants lifetime residency rights without work restrictions for qualifying investors.

DurationIndefinite
Time90-540 days
Estimated Cost20000 USD
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Bahrain

Bahrain

Region: Asia

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)
Bahrain flagBahrain

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)

PR Pathway Available

Residence permit for foreign business investors and entrepreneurs. Allows self-sponsorship through business investment.

Duration2 to 10 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost100 BHD
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Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner)
Bahrain flagBahrain

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner)

Residence permit for foreign property owners in Bahrain. Allows self-sponsorship without employer requirement.

Duration2 to 10 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost100 BHD
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Belarus

Belarus

Region: Europe

Investment-Based Residence Permit
Belarus flagBelarus

Investment-Based Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available

Residence permit for foreign investors establishing business or acquiring real estate in Belarus. Requires minimum investment of $200,000 or €150,000 real estate purchase.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time30-90 days
Estimated CostFree
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Belize

Belize

Region: North America

Temporary Residence - Investor Visa
Belize flagBelize

Temporary Residence - Investor Visa

PR Pathway Available

Investment-based temporary residence for those investing substantial capital in Belize. Valid one year and renewable.

Duration1 year
Time30-60 days
Estimated CostFree
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Brazil

Brazil

Region: South America

Investor Visa (VITEM IX)
Brazil flagBrazil

Investor Visa (VITEM IX)

PR Pathway Available

Temporary residency visa for foreign investors making substantial capital investments in Brazil. Three investment pathways available: business, real estate, or technology/innovation.

Duration2 years
Time60-90 days
Estimated Cost150 USD
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Brunei

Brunei

Region: Asia

Long-Term Business Visit Pass
Brunei flagBrunei

Long-Term Business Visit Pass

PR Pathway Available

Long-term business residency pass for foreign investors and business owners contributing to Brunei's economy through job creation and tax revenue. Valid up to 5 years.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time42-84 days
Estimated CostFree
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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Region: Europe

Long-Stay Visa - Foreign Investor (Type D)
Bulgaria flagBulgaria

Long-Stay Visa - Foreign Investor (Type D)

PR Pathway Available

Long-stay visa for foreign investors making capital investments in Bulgaria under the Foreign Investments Act. Eligible for residency and economic benefits. Valid for 6-12 months.

Duration6 to 12 months
Time30-60 days
Estimated Cost100 EUR
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Cameroon

Cameroon

Region: Africa

Investor Residence Permit
Cameroon flagCameroon

Investor Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available

Residence permit for foreign investors in Cameroon. Requires minimum investment of 250,000 CFA francs. Allows long-term residence for business purposes.

Duration2 years
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Chile

Chile

Region: South America

Investor/Entrepreneur Visa (Residencia Temporal - Inversionista)
Chile flagChile

Investor/Entrepreneur Visa (Residencia Temporal - Inversionista)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in businesses in Chile. Requires minimum investment of USD 500,000 in active business ventures or development projects. Valid for 1 year, renewable, can lead to permanent residency after 2 years.

Duration1 year
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost150 USD
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Colombia

Colombia

Region: South America

Real Estate Investment Visa (Type M)
Colombia flagColombia

Real Estate Investment Visa (Type M)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for foreign property investors purchasing real estate in Colombia. Requires investment of 350 times the minimum monthly wage (approximately USD 117,100) in residential or commercial property owned 100% by applicant. Valid for 1-3 years.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time20-30 days
Estimated Cost195 USD
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Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Region: Europe

Long-Term Residence Permit for Investment
Czech Republic flagCzech Republic

Long-Term Residence Permit for Investment

PR Pathway Available

Residence permit for business investors making substantial capital investment in Czech Republic. Requires minimum 75 million CZK investment creating 20+ jobs for EU citizens.

Duration2 years
Time90-120 days
Estimated Cost2500 CZK
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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Region: North America

Investment Residence Visa
Dominican Republic flagDominican Republic

Investment Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Residency visa for investors making qualifying investments of minimum USD 200,000. Grants immediate permanent residency renewable every 4 years. Fast-track to citizenship in 6 months.

Duration4 years
Time60-90 days
Estimated CostFree
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Egypt

Egypt

Region: Africa

Investor Residency Visa (Bank Deposit)
Egypt flagEgypt

Investor Residency Visa (Bank Deposit)

PR Pathway Available

Residency permit through bank deposit investment. Requires $500,000 deposit in Egyptian bank for 3 years (refundable without interest). Valid for residency period.

DurationVaries
Time30-45 days
Estimated Cost150 USD
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Investor Residency Visa (Real Estate)
Egypt flagEgypt

Investor Residency Visa (Real Estate)

PR Pathway Available

Residency permit for foreign investors purchasing real estate in Egypt. Investment amounts determine permit validity: $50,000 for 1 year, $100,000 for 3 years, $200,000 for 5 years.

DurationVaries
Time30-45 days
Estimated Cost150 USD
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Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Region: Africa

Investment Visa
Ethiopia flagEthiopia

Investment Visa

PR Pathway Available

Long-term visa for foreign nationals engaged in investment activities or seeking to invest in Ethiopia. Available in 3-year and 5-year options for managers/directors and executives/shareholders respectively.

Duration3 to 5 years
Time3 days
Estimated Cost750 USD
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Guatemala

Guatemala

Region: North America

Investor Visa (Temporary Residence for Investors)
Guatemala flagGuatemala

Investor Visa (Temporary Residence for Investors)

PR Pathway Available

Temporary residence visa for foreign investors making capital investment in Guatemala. Minimum investment USD 60,000-100,000. Valid up to 5 years with pathway to permanent residency.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time30-90 days
Estimated CostFree
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Region: Asia

Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) - SUSPENDED
Hong Kong flagHong Kong
Suspended

Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) - SUSPENDED

Original CIES suspended since 15 January 2015. Replaced by New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (launched March 2024).

DurationVaries
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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