In 2025, the Global Residency by Investment Program Index evaluated 26 initiatives worldwide, considering attractiveness, investment requirements, benefits and legal certainty.
Below, see the 15 most highlighted programs:
- Greece – Golden Visa
Ranking: 1st place with a score of 73/100
Estado de Minas
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Investment: from €250,000 in real estate; new limits in effect since September 2024: €800,000 in upscale areas and €400,000 on less populated islands
Wikipedia
Imperial Citizenship
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Benefits: residency for the entire family, access to the Schengen area, no minimum stay requirement, and possible citizenship after 7 or 10 years (with additional requirements)
- Switzerland – Private Residence with Tax Benefits
Ranking: 2nd place with a score of 72
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Details: Sophisticated program ideal for high-income earners, with an attractive tax regime, based on the “tax forfait” model offered by Henley & Partners
- Portugal – Golden Visa
Ranking: 3rd place (tied with Italy and the United Kingdom) with a score of 70
Estado de Minas
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Investment: real estate from €280,000 to €500,000 (depending on the region), or other options such as job creation or capital
GlobalPassport
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Benefits: minimum stay: only 7 days per year, access to Schengen, including family benefits, and a path to citizenship in 5 years
- Italy – Investor Program
Ranking: 3rd place with a score of 70
Estado de Minas
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Possible investments: €1 million donation, €250,000 in startups, €500,000 in companies, or €2 million in government bonds
Wikipedia
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Benefits: Initial 2-year residency with possible renewal and eligibility for citizenship after 10 years
- United Kingdom – Innovator Founder Visa
Ranking: 3rd place with a score of 70
State of Minas Gerais
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Focus: Investment in innovative businesses; aimed at entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas.
- Australia – National Innovation Visa (NIV)
Ranking: 4th with a score of 69 (tied with Canada and Spain)
Estado de Minas
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Profile: Targeted at technology and innovation talent, with special incentives for high-level professionals.
- Canada – Start-Up Visa
Ranking: 4th place with a score of 69
State of Minas Gerais
Objective: To attract entrepreneurs with support for creating startups and opportunities for accelerated growth.
- Spain – Golden Visa
Ranking: 4th place with a score of 69; program announced to end soon (expected early 2025)
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Investment: real estate from €500,000, or other avenues such as corporate capital or public debt
GlobalPassport
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Advantages: family residence, Schengen access, and a path to citizenship.
- United Arab Emirates – Golden Visa
Ranking: 5th with a score of 68
State of Minas Gerais
Features: Visa valid for up to 10 years, renewable, with no minimum stay requirement, and excellent for high-level professionals
- Hungary
Ranking: 6th place with a score of 67
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Investment: approximately €155,000 in real estate or local businesses
Wikipedia
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Benefits: Temporary residency for 3 to 5 years with the possibility of permanent residency and citizenship after 10 years.
- Luxembourg
Ranking: 7th place with a score of 66
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Attraction: Stable European financial center, ideal for high-income investors.
- Singapore
Ranking: 8th with a score of 65
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Residency Program: requires an investment of approximately SGD2.5 million (~US$1.8 million) in companies, funds, or real estate; path to permanent residency
- Jersey (English Channel)
Ranking: 9th with a score of 64 (tied with Panama)
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Context: Offshore jurisdiction with a surveillance structure, offering advantageous residency.
- Panama
Ranking: 9th place with a score of 64
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Programs: “Friendly Nations Visa” or “Qualified Investor” with investments of approximately US$200,000 in real estate
Veles Club
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Benefits: Path to citizenship after approximately 5 years, no global tax
- Costa Rica
Ranking: 10th place with a score of 63
Estado de Minas
EFE Comunica
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Advantages: safe and welcoming business environment, tax benefits, and regional appeal.
| Ranking | Country/Program | Score | Estimated Investment | Highlights |
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| 1 | Grécia – Golden Visa | 73 | €250k–800k | Flexible, Schengen, no minimum stay |
| 2 | Suíça – Private Residence | 72 | Elevated (via tax forfait) | High income, tax benefits |
| 3 | Portugal – Golden Visa | 70 | €280k+ or venture capital | Flexible, fast track to citizenship |
| 3 | Itália – Investor Program | 70 | €250k–2M or donation | Citizenship after 10 years |
| 3 | Reino Unido – Innovator Visa | 70 | Business investment | FFocus on innovation |
| 4 | Austrália – NIV | 69 | Technology/entrepreneurship | Technological innovation |
| 4 | Canadá – Start-Up Visa | 69 | Startups | Flexible entrepreneurship |
| 4 | Espanha – Golden Visa | 69 | €500k+ or capital | Fast, anticipated closure |
| 5 | EAU – Golden Visa | 68 | Varies | No minimum stay, 10 years |
| 6 | Hungria | 67 | €155k | Path to citizenship |
| 7 | Luxemburgo | 66 | EHigh | Financial stability |
| 8 | Singapura | 65 | SGD 2.5M | Path to permanent residence |
| 9 | Jersey | 64 | Varies | Advantageous legal infrastructure 🌐 |
| 9 | Panamá | 64 | US$200k+ | Residence + effective citizenship |
| 10 | Costa Rica | 63 | Moderate | Friendly lifestyle, light taxes |