RESIDENCY PROGRAMMES

COUNTRIES MINIMUM INVESTMENT KEY BENEFIT DEPENDENTS RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT PATH TO CITIZENSHIP
Malta flagMalta EUR 169,000 mixed capital requirements Permanent residence in an EU country and visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area Spouse or partner, dependent children, parents, and grandparents (up to four generations) No mandatory residence requirement Eligible to apply after 5 years
Portugal flagPortugal EUR 250,000 Right to live, work, and study in Portugal and visa-free travel in Europe’s Schengen Area Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents 14 days in the first two years, 21 days in the subsequent three years Eligible to apply after 5 years (dual citizenship permitted)
Italy flagItaly From EUR 250,000 to EUR 2 million depending on investment type Right to live, work, and study in Italy and visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area Spouse, children, and dependent parents No permanent stay required Eligible to apply after 10 years (4 years for EU citizens)
Greece flagGreece From EUR 250,000 (specialized real estate; EUR 400,000–800,000 for standard real estate depending on location) Freedom of travel to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area Spouse, children under 21, and parents of the main applicant and spouse No requirement to reside in Greece Eligible to apply after 7 years

Residency Areas

Monaco

Residence in 120

Minimum investment - 500,000 EUR

Visa free travel to Schengen Area (26 countries) countries

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Greece

Residence in 3–9 months

Minimum investment - EUR 250,000

Visa free travel to Europe's Schengen Area countries

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Portugal

Residence in 12–18 months

Minimum investment - EUR 170,000

Visa free travel to Europe's Schengen Area countries

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Italy

Residence in 3–6 months

Minimum investment - EUR 50,000

Visa free travel to Europe's Schengen Area countries

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Malta

Residence in 4–6 months

Minimum investment - EUR 375,000

Visa free travel to Europe's Schengen Area countries

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