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.
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Austria |
Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy |
24–36 months |
Opportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution |
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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 |
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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 |
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Türkiye |
USD 400,000 |
Three–five months |
Freedom of travel to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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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 |
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Dominica |
USD 200,000 |
Three months |
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Egypt |
USD 250,000 |
Nine–twelve months |
Freedom of travel to Egypt, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, among others |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Jordan |
USD 750,000 |
Three months |
The right to live, work, and study in Jordan |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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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 |
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Cyprus |
EUR 300,000 |
Two months |
The right to live and study in Cyprus |
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Greece |
EUR 250,000 |
Three–four months |
Freedom of travel to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area |
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Hungary |
EUR 250,000 |
21 days |
The right to live and work in Hungary |
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Italy |
EUR 250,000 |
Three–four months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy |
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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 |
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Latvia |
EUR 60,000 |
One–three months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia |
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Luxembourg |
EUR 500,000 |
Approximately six months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg |
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Malta |
EUR 175,000 |
Four–six months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Malta |
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Monaco |
No minimum investment |
Six–seven months (EU citizens) |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Monaco |
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Montenegro |
No minimum investment |
Approximately one month |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Montenegro |
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Portugal |
EUR 250,000 |
Over 18 months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal |
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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 |
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Switzerland |
CHF 250,000 in annual taxes |
Three–six months |
First-class infrastructure and excellent banking facilities |
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United Kingdom |
Innovative, scaling business |
One–eight weeks |
The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Canada |
Start-up business (SUV) |
12–37 months (SUV) |
The right to live, work, and study in Canada |
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Costa Rica |
USD 150,000 (Investor Residence) |
Nine–twelve months |
The right to live and retire anywhere in Costa Rica |
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Panama |
USD 100,000 |
30 days, or four–six months |
The right to live, work, and study in Panama |
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United States of America |
USD 800,000 |
12–36 months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Hong Kong |
HKD 30 million |
Six–nine months |
Strategic location and premier gateway for trade and investment to and from mainland China |
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Malaysia |
MYR 1 million |
Three–four months |
Long-term, multiple-entry visa enabling applicants and their families to live in Malaysia |
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Singapore |
SGD 10 million |
Nine–twelve months |
World-class education, healthcare, and transport systems |
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Thailand |
THB 900,000 |
Two–three months |
Long-term residence permit, with privileged VIP treatment on arrival in Thailand |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Australia |
No financial contribution |
Nine–twelve months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Australia |
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New Zealand |
NZD 5 million |
Eight–nine months |
The right to live, work, and study without restriction in New Zealand |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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Mauritius |
USD 375,000 |
Six–eight months |
The right to live, work, and retire in Mauritius |
Minimum capital |
Processing time |
Key benefit |
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United Arab Emirates |
AED 2 million |
Over eight weeks |
The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE |
Henley & Partners assists international clients in obtaining residence and citizenship under the respective programs. Contact us to arrange an initial private consultation.
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