Türkiye
Citizenship
Min investment
USD 400,000 property
Timeline
3–6 months
Greece
Permanent residency
Min investment
EUR 250,000 (€800K in prime zones)
Timeline
2–4 months
Portugal
Citizenship after 5 years
Min investment
EUR 500,000 investment fund / cultural / scientific route
Timeline
8–14 months
Spain
Investor residency
Min investment
EUR 500,000 property
Timeline
2–3 months
UAE
10-year Golden Visa
Min investment
AED 2,000,000 property
Timeline
30–60 days
The fastest mainstream Citizenship-by-Investment programme in the world, with property as the most popular qualifying route.
- ◆Full citizenship for spouse + dependents under 18
- ◆Visa-free / VOA to 110+ countries
- ◆No residency requirement
- ◆Hold property 3 years
Greece
Permanent residency
Minimum: EUR 250,000 (€800K in prime zones)
Timeline: 2–4 months
Europe's lowest-entry Golden Visa, still offered through property in non-prime municipalities.
- ◆EU residency with Schengen access
- ◆Family included (spouse + dependents + parents)
- ◆No physical-stay requirement
- ◆Renewable every 5 years
Portugal
Citizenship after 5 years
Minimum: EUR 500,000 investment fund / cultural / scientific route
Timeline: 8–14 months
Direct property routes were closed in 2023, but qualifying investment funds and cultural / scientific routes remain open.
- ◆Path to full EU citizenship after 5 years
- ◆Only 7-day average annual stay required
- ◆Family includes spouse + dependents + dependent parents
- ◆EU passport optionality
Spain's Golden Visa for direct property investment remains one of the most popular EU residency routes for UHNW families.
- ◆Schengen access
- ◆Family included
- ◆Path to permanent residency in 5 years
- ◆Citizenship in 10 years
Dubai's Golden Visa programme remains the world's most flexible tax-efficient residency for global entrepreneurs and investors.
- ◆10-year renewable residency
- ◆Family sponsorship included
- ◆0% personal income tax
- ◆100% business ownership