Residency by Investment (RBI) Programs
Residency by investment provides the right to live, work, and study in a country through real estate, business, or government-backed investments. Many programs offer a path to citizenship, tax benefits, and global mobility advantages.
Top Residency Programs for 2025
Australia
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Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP) from AUD 1.5 million
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Pathway to permanent residency & Australian citizenship.
Portugal
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Golden Visa with €500,000 investment.
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Citizenship eligibility after 5 years, no physical stay required.
Greece
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Golden Visa from €250,000 in real estate.
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No stay requirements, EU residency for life.
Austria
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Residence permit for high-net-worth investors.
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No physical stay requirements for EU Schengen access.
Cyprus
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Permanent Residency via €300,000 real estate investment.
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Visa-free Schengen access expected by 2026.
UAE, UK, USA
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Dubai Golden Visa (AED 750,000 real estate investment).
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UK Innovator Visa (investment from £50,000+).
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U.S. EB-5 Visa ($800,000+ investment for Green Card).
Italy
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Investor Visa from €250,000 (startups) or €500,000+ (business).
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Path to Italian citizenship after 10 years.
Canada
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Start-up Visa & Quebec Immigrant Investor Program.
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Permanent residency with access to world-class healthcare & education.
