Overview
Secure residency or citizenship through strategic real estate investments in top global destinations. Below are the latest 2025 updates on real estate-based programs across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Countries:
Europe
- Malta - Permanent Residency Program (MPRP): Secure permanent residency in a thriving EU nation with a €375,000 (≈$400,000 USD) real estate investment, along with government contributions.
- Turkey - Citizenship by Real Estate Investment: Obtain Turkish citizenship through a $400,000 USD real estate investment. Turkish citizens are eligible for the U.S. E-2 Visa, offering business access to the U.S.
- Greece - Golden Visa Program: Secure European residency by investing €250,000–€500,000 in real estate. Prime locations such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini require a €500,000 minimum, while less-populated areas remain at €250,000.
- Cyprus - Permanent Residency Program: Obtain permanent residency by investing €300,000 (≈$320,000 USD) in new residential real estate, combined with a stable income requirement.
- Latvia - Investor Residency Program: Gain a renewable 5-year Schengen residency permit through a €100,000 business investment or a €250,000 real estate investment.
- Hungary - Residency by Investment (Guest Investor Program): Secure a 10-year residence permit by investing €250,000 in a government-approved real estate fund (direct property purchases no longer qualify).
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Residency by Real Estate Investment: Secure a renewable 2-to-3-year visa by investing at least $205,000 USD in Dubai or other UAE real estate markets. For a 10-year Golden Visa, a $545,000 USD property investment is required.
Latin America
- Mexico - Residency by Investment: Obtain temporary residency through real estate investments valued at $550,000+ USD.
- Paraguay - Permanent Residency Program: Invest $70,000+ USD in Paraguayan real estate, business, or agricultural land to qualify for permanent residency.
- Costa Rica - Residency by Investment: Gain temporary residency through a $150,000 USD real estate investment, which can later lead to permanent residency.
- Colombia - Residency by Real Estate Investment: Obtain a 3-year renewable resident visa by investing approximately $120,000+ USD in Colombian real estate.
- Argentina - Residency & Citizenship by Investment: Residency is available through real estate investments tied to business development. Argentina offers a fast-track citizenship option after just two years of legal residence.
- Chile - Residency by Investment: Secure temporary residency by investing in Chilean real estate. While no fixed minimum is set, investments of $500,000+ USD are typically required to meet immigration expectations.
The Caribbean
- St. Kitts and Nevis - Citizenship by Investment: Obtain a passport with visa-free travel to 140+ countries through a $325,000 USD real estate investment in an approved development or $600,000 in private real estate.
- Dominica - Citizenship by Investment: Secure Dominican citizenship with a $200,000 USD real estate investment. Property must be held for a minimum of three years.
- Antigua and Barbuda - Citizenship by Investment: Citizenship is available for a $200,000 USD real estate investment in a government-approved project. Property must be held for five years.
- Grenada - Citizenship by Investment: Invest $220,000 USD in shared real estate (minimum two investors) or $350,000 in a sole property to secure a Grenadian passport. Grenada also provides access to the U.S. E-2 Visa.
- St. Lucia - Citizenship by Investment: Obtain St. Lucian citizenship by investing $300,000 USD in government-approved real estate.
Why choose this opportunity?
Real estate investments provide a direct pathway to residency or citizenship, granting access to global mobility, economic opportunities, and long-term security. Let us help you navigate the best options tailored to your goals.
