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With affiliate offices in 24 countries worldwide, BuyGoldenVisa.com can assist you with issues related to residence and citizenship by investment. Contact us to obtain your nationality through local investor programs.
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Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Cyprus, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Greece, Grenada, Ireland, Jordan, Malta, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, UAE, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay, Vanuatu
Our teams of lawyersinover 20 countriesare at your disposal with complete legal assistance and advice if you would like to apply for a golden visa in these states or if you are interested in citizenship by investment and its special status.
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| Golden visa requirements in Antigua and Barbuda | – a contribution of USD 230,000 to the National Development Fund, or USD 260,000 to the University of the West Indies Fund (family of 6); – real estate purchase with a value of at least USD 300,000; – business investment worth at least USD 1.5 million (citizenship is granted directly; applicants must spend 5 days in the country within the first 5 years) |
Golden visa requirements in Belize | – available for people aged 45 or above who submit proof of monthly minimum income of USD 2,000 (at least USD24,000 must be deposited in a local bank account); – to obtain Belize residency by investment: submit proof of having at least 500,000 Belize dollars to invest (Citizenship available after 5 years of permanent residency) |
Golden visa requirements in Dominica | – USD 200,000 contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (single applicant), – real estate purchase worth at least USD 200,000 (plus government fees) |
| Golden visa requirements in Grenada | – a minimum contribution of USD 235,000 to the National Transformation Fund (family of up to 4), – real estate acquisition valued at least USD 270,000 + a non-refundable USD 50,000 contribution |
| Golden visa requirements in San Salvador | – Freedom Visa programme launched in December 2023, – a USD 1 million investment (donation) in bitcoin or USDT, capped at 1,000 applicants a year, leading to residence and citizenship |
| Golden visa requirements in St. Kitts and Nevis | – a USD 250,000 Sustainable Island State Contribution for a family of up to four, – approved real estate from about USD 325,000 (condominium unit) or USD 600,000 (private home) |
| Golden visa requirements in St. Lucia | – contribution of at least USD 240,000 to the National Economic Fund (family of up to 4), – real estate investment worth at least USD 300,000, – National Action Bonds of USD 300,000, – business investment of USD 3.5 million – 6 million |
| Golden visa requirements in Vanuatu | – non-refundable donation of USD130,000 for a single applicant and USD150,000 for couples |
| Continuation of the program in European countries (YES/NO) | Not in the EU (Malta's citizenship scheme was struck down by the CJEU on 29 April 2025); North Macedonia's scheme exists on paper but has been largely dormant |
Conditions of the North Macedonian golden visa | – EUR 200,000 in a private investment fund for at least 2 years, – EUR 400,000 in the creation of a company and 10 full time jobs with the maintenance of the investment for at least one year. Direct citizenship is available on paper, but the scheme has been largely dormant and a June 2026 draft law would replace these fixed thresholds. |
Conditions of the golden visa in Jordan | – USD 1 million in a project in Amman creating 20 full time jobs (USD 750,000 and 10 jobs outside Amman), – USD 1 million as an interest-free deposit with the Central Bank (3 years) or in treasury bonds (6 years), – USD 1.5 million in company shares (3 years). Direct citizenship is available under this program. |
| Golden visa requirements in the UAE | – AED 2 million (about USD 545,000) in real estate or public investments, – entrepreneurs with an approved project worth at least AED 500,000, – founders who sold a project for at least AED 7 million. Visas of 5 or 10 years are available, depending on the category. |
| Golden visa requirements in Anguilla | – at least USD 150,000 as capital investment in an investment fund, – real estate acquisition with a minimum value of USD 750,000, – tax residency for an annual fee of USD 75,000. Direct permanent residency is available. |
| South American countries in which residency by investment is available | Uruguay and Paraguay are two of the countries in which our agents can help you obtain residence by investment. |
| Golden visa conditions in Uruguay | – business investment worth at least USD 2.25 million with the creation of 15 full time jobs, – real estate purchase worth at least USD 525,000. Permanent residency is awarded. |
| Paraguay golden visa requirements | – investment of at least USD 70,000 in a company with a SUACE investor certificate, which gives direct permanent residency, – other applicants, such as retirees, first receive a 2-year temporary residence under Law 6984/2022 and can then apply for permanent residency. |
| Curacao golden visa requirements | – real estate investment, – security purchase, – business investment. For a minimum amount of USD 280,000 applicants are issued 3-year residence permits, for USD 420,000 5-year residency is available, for at least USD 838,000 permanent residency is granted. |
| Requirements to buy a golden visa in the Bahamas | – real estate investment with a minimum value of USD 1 million (USD 750,000 before 2025), – investment in industries like IT, tourism, maritime and medical for the same amount. Permanent residency is available. |
What is a golden visa?
A golden visa is the type of visa granted to foreign entrepreneurs who make investments in states other than their country of origin. Also, a golden visa grants permanent residency for persons making investments through companies and related businesses, or by purchasing real estate properties. More than 25% of countries worldwide are granting golden visas. You can benefit from complete legal support and assistance from our teams of lawyers in each of these states.
What are the countries you can offer assistance for moving to based on a golden visa?
Here are some of the countries in which our golden visa specialists can help you acquire residence by investment or citizenship by investment:
- Italy is one of the most beautiful European countries you can relocate to under the Golden Visa program;
- the United Kingdom is also an appreciated destination in which we can help you relocate through other business routes (the Tier 1 Investor visa closed on 17 February 2022);
- Greece has one of the cheapest residence by investment programs in Europe and the European Union;
- Cyprus is one of the oldest countries in Europe to have enabled a golden visa scheme;
- Malta is one of the highest-ranking countries in the world in terms of golden visa programs;
- Portugal is one of the most appealing golden visa destinations in the European Union;
- The USA is the oldest country in the world to provide for special visas for foreign investors.
What are the legal services you can provide to foreign investors?
Whether you would like to make large investments in residence by investment countries like: Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, the USA, Malta etc., we can help you with complete legal advice in matters like:
- company registration and business management;
- investment opportunities and related requirements;
- golden visa applications;
- citizenship by investment etc.
What is citizenship by investment?
Businesspersons who invest a large amount of money in foreign countries (in most programmes without any prior residence) can apply and obtain citizenship by investment. This status is offered not only to the investor, but also to the family members. For the investments made in a specific country, the government in that country offers citizenship by investment, a status that comes with varied benefits like: a second passport, free entrance without applying for another visa, tax benefits, and specific rights through naturalization.
A golden visa program comes with many advantages, among which is the right to immigrate with family members.
You can also read below about the main advantages of obtaining a golden visa:
What is the mechanism for buying a golden visa in 2026?
Buying a golden visa in any country relies on the following procedure:
- meeting the eligibility criteria, which are different for each country;
- ensuring that you have the minimum amount to invest or qualifications for the scheme (some golden visa programs are created for entrepreneurs with experience);
- preparing the application documents as requested and passing the screening process;
- applying for the desired program and getting the temporary or permanent residence permit, or even citizenship, depending on the chosen scheme.
What are the documents that I need to prepare to get a golden visa?
Generally speaking, you need to draft:
- your valid passport;
- proof that you meet the financial requirements (these are different for each program);
- proof that the source of money is legal (this applies to all programs, as the authorities verify this aspect thoroughly).
Then, each country imposes other requirements, for example, where it is possible to buy a property, the property title or sale-purchase contract must be provided. If you decide to start a business as part of the program, proof of incorporation will be required.
Can I move with my family?
Yes, in most cases, close family members can be included in the program. This means one’s spouse and minor children. In others, parents, adult children, and siblings are also accepted. You must also pay attention if for accompanying family members additional financial requirements apply, as in some countries it is possible.
What are some of the most popular golden visa countries in 2026?
There are many countries where you can buy a golden visa in 2026, some of the most sought destinations are:
- the UAE, with Dubai as a main attraction;
- Malta, which keeps its residency by investment option (the citizenship by investment route was struck down by the CJEU in April 2025);
- Greece, which keeps its real estate investment option, compared to other European countries;
- North Macedonia, which has one of the cheapest golden visa programs in Europe on paper (the scheme has been largely dormant).
We can guide you on various golden visa/citizenship by investment schemes.
Why should I choose buygoldenvisa.com?
Our team is made up of lawyers in each country and we can help you buy a golden visa, which is why we pride ourselves on offering tailored advice and solutions to those who want to immigrate to golden visa countries.
By working with us, you can rest assured that you will have all the support you need from personnel in the country you want to relocate to. We will advise on the documents to prepare, their filing, and how to prove that the amount of money you are willing to invest is from legitimate sources.
If you want to relocate to another country and haven’t decided on one yet, or you are struggling to choose between two countries, we can help you there too – we can present pros and cons for the countries you have doubts about.
We invite you to contact our teams of lawyers for comprehensive information about how to acquire a golden visa and citizenship by investments.