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United Arab Emirates
Region: Asia
United Arab EmiratesGolden Visa - Real Estate Investor (10 Years)
Long-term residency for property investors of any age. Requires property worth minimum AED 2 million. Valid 10 years, renewable.
United Arab EmiratesGolden Visa - Real Estate Investor (5 Years)
Long-term residency for property investors aged 55+. Requires property worth minimum AED 1 million. Valid 5 years, renewable.
United Arab EmiratesProperty Owner Visa - 2 Years
Residence visa for real estate investors. Requires property ownership valued at minimum AED 750,000. Valid 2 years, renewable.

Angola
Region: Africa
AngolaPrivileged Visa (Investment Visa)
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.

Armenia
Region: Asia
ArmeniaPermanent Residency - Business Investment
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.

Azerbaijan
Region: Asia
AzerbaijanInvestor Residence Program
Temporary residence pathway for foreign investors meeting specific capital investment requirements. Accelerated path to permanent residence.

Bahamas
Region: North America
BahamasEconomic Permanent Residency
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.

Bahrain
Region: Asia
BahrainSelf-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)
Residence permit for foreign business investors and entrepreneurs. Allows self-sponsorship through business investment.
BahrainSelf-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner)
Residence permit for foreign property owners in Bahrain. Allows self-sponsorship without employer requirement.

Belarus
Region: Europe
BelarusInvestment-Based Residence Permit
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.

Belize
Region: North America
BelizeTemporary Residence - Investor Visa
Investment-based temporary residence for those investing substantial capital in Belize. Valid one year and renewable.

Brazil
Region: South America
BrazilInvestor Visa (VITEM IX)
Temporary residency visa for foreign investors making substantial capital investments in Brazil. Three investment pathways available: business, real estate, or technology/innovation.

Brunei
Region: Asia
BruneiLong-Term Business Visit Pass
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.

Bulgaria
Region: Europe
BulgariaLong-Stay Visa - Foreign Investor (Type D)
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.

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

Chile
Region: South America
ChileInvestor/Entrepreneur Visa (Residencia Temporal - Inversionista)
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.

Colombia
Region: South America
ColombiaReal Estate Investment Visa (Type M)
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.

Czech Republic
Region: Europe
Czech RepublicLong-Term Residence Permit for Investment
Residence permit for business investors making substantial capital investment in Czech Republic. Requires minimum 75 million CZK investment creating 20+ jobs for EU citizens.

Dominican Republic
Region: North America
Dominican RepublicInvestment Residence Visa
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.

Egypt
Region: Africa
EgyptInvestor Residency Visa (Bank Deposit)
Residency permit through bank deposit investment. Requires $500,000 deposit in Egyptian bank for 3 years (refundable without interest). Valid for residency period.
EgyptInvestor Residency Visa (Real Estate)
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.

Ethiopia
Region: Africa
EthiopiaInvestment Visa
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.

Guatemala
Region: North America
GuatemalaInvestor Visa (Temporary Residence for Investors)
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.

Hong Kong
Region: Asia
Hong KongCapital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) - SUSPENDED
Original CIES suspended since 15 January 2015. Replaced by New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (launched March 2024).