Geopolitical concerns and rising housing costs have driven demand for European golden visas. Hungary’s Guest Investor Program requires a €250,000 investment for 10-year residency, renewable for another 10 years. No minimum stay, but after three years, investors must live in Hungary for 183 days annually.
Greece offers golden visas for €250,000 through restoring historic buildings or converting commercial properties. No minimum stay, five-year residency, then renewable. Cyprus’ golden visa costs €300,000, granting permanent residency and potential citizenship after seven years. Requires a clean criminal record and annual foreign income above €50,000.
Italy’s golden visa program requires a €250,000 investment in an innovative startup. Two-year renewable residency, no minimum stay, permanent residency after five years, and citizenship after 10. Portugal’s golden visa can be secured through a €250,000 donation to cultural projects or €500,000 investment in qualified funds. Five-year residency, one-week annual stay, and potential citizenship after five years.
Consider grandfathering in protections, additional costs, and tax implications when applying for a golden visa.