Pathway
Residency by Investment Programs
Residency by Investment offers a pathway to live, work, study, or do business abroad through government-approved investments, with potential family inclusion and travel benefits.
Greece
Greece Golden Visa
- Live in Greece with visa-free access to the Schengen Area.
- No minimum stay
- Spouse, Eligible Children and parents of both spouse
Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa Program
- Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.
- Low physical-stay requirement: 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period.
- Family reunification available.
Hungary
Hungary Guest Investor Program
- Long-term residence through the Guest Investor Programme.
- Schengen travel for short stays, subject to the 90/180-day rule.
- Eligible family reunification options.
Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
- Permanent residence rights in Malta, subject to programme conditions.
- Schengen travel for short stays, subject to the 90/180-day rule.
- Eligible spouse, children and other qualifying dependants may be included.
Cyprus
Cyprus Residency by Investment Program
- Permanent residence permit, subject to programme conditions.
- No general annual minimum-stay requirement, but a visit is required at least once every two years to maintain the permit.
- Eligible spouse and dependent children can be included, subject to requirements.
Choose residency if
You want to live, study, or establish a business in Europe or pursue a potential pathway to citizenship over time.
Consider citizenship instead if
You need a second passport for travel or security · you want rights that pass to your children.
Explore Citizenship by InvestmentResidency by investment FAQs
A legal route where a government grants the right to live in the country in return for a qualifying investment, after due diligence on the applicant and family.
Most programs allow the main applicant to include a spouse and dependent children. Some also allow parents. Rules differ by country, and we confirm them for your family before you commit.
It depends on the program. Some have no minimum stay, others require a number of days each year to keep or renew the permit.
In some countries, yes, after a period of legal residence and subject to the local requirements. We explain the staged route for each program.
Processing time varies by country and by route. Each program page shows a typical range, and your advisor gives a timeline for your own case.
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