Global residency and citizenship programs
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The 12 Most Popular Residency & Citizenship Programs

Compare investment thresholds, processing times, and citizenship pathways — then register your interest to be matched with a vetted advisory firm.

33
Programs on Jurentra
29
Countries covered
€235k+
Minimum investment
100%
Vetted advisory firms

Compare the Top 12 Programs

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Portugal
Golden Visa
Most Popular

Europe's most established investor residency programme. Gain EU residency through fund investment with a clear path to one of the world's top passports.

Min. Investment
€500,000
Processing
6–12 months
  • EU residency
  • Schengen access
  • Only 7 days/year stay required
Path to citizenship in 5 years
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UAE
Investor Residency
Fast Processing

The UAE's 10-year Golden Visa offers long-term residency in one of the world's most tax-efficient jurisdictions with rapid processing.

Min. Investment
AED 750,000
Processing
2–4 weeks
  • 10-year Golden Visa
  • 0% income tax
  • Business-friendly
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Greece
Golden Visa
Lowest Entry

The most affordable EU Golden Visa. Gain Schengen-area residency through real estate investment with no minimum stay requirement.

Min. Investment
€250,000
Processing
3–6 months
  • Lowest EU entry point
  • Schengen access
  • No stay requirement
Path to citizenship in 7 years
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United Kingdom
Global Talent Visa
No Investment

For leaders and exceptional talent in science, engineering, arts, and digital technology. No minimum investment — endorsed by a recognised UK body.

Min. Investment
No minimum
Processing
3–8 weeks
  • No investment required
  • Fast-track to settlement
  • Top-tier talent focus
Path to citizenship in 5 years
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United States
EB-5 Investor Visa
Green Card

The EB-5 programme offers a direct path to a US Green Card through qualifying investment in job-creating enterprises.

Min. Investment
USD 800,000
Processing
24–48 months
  • Permanent residency (Green Card)
  • Path to US citizenship
  • Job creation route
Path to citizenship in 5 years
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United Kingdom
Skilled Worker Visa
Career Route

The UK's primary work visa for skilled professionals. Employer-sponsored with a clear path to Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years.

Min. Investment
Salary-based
Processing
3–8 weeks
  • Employer-sponsored
  • Path to ILR & citizenship
  • Wide sector coverage
Path to citizenship in 5 years
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Spain
Golden Visa
EU Residency

Spain's Golden Visa grants EU residency through real estate investment with access to the Schengen Area and no minimum stay requirement.

Min. Investment
€500,000
Processing
2–3 months
  • EU residency
  • Schengen access
  • No minimum stay
Path to citizenship in 10 years
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St Kitts & Nevis
Citizenship by Investment
Instant Citizenship

The world's oldest citizenship by investment programme. Gain a Caribbean passport with visa-free access to over 150 countries including the UK and Schengen.

Min. Investment
USD 250,000
Processing
3–6 months
  • Oldest CBI programme
  • Visa-free to 150+ countries
  • No residency required
Immediate citizenship
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Malta
Citizenship by Investment
EU Passport

Malta's MEIN programme offers full EU citizenship — one of the world's most powerful passports — through a combination of contribution, property, and bonds.

Min. Investment
€600,000
Processing
12–36 months
  • Full EU citizenship
  • Visa-free to 180+ countries
  • Rigorous due diligence
Path to citizenship in 1 years
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Grenada
Citizenship by Investment
E-2 Treaty

Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI programme whose passport holders can apply for a US E-2 investor visa — a unique advantage for US-bound investors.

Min. Investment
USD 235,000
Processing
4–6 months
  • E-2 US visa eligibility
  • Visa-free to 140+ countries
  • No residency required
Immediate citizenship
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United Kingdom
Innovator Founder Visa
Entrepreneur

For entrepreneurs with an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea. Endorsed by a UK-approved body with a path to settlement in just 3 years.

Min. Investment
£50,000
Processing
3–8 weeks
  • For innovative businesses
  • Path to settlement in 3 years
  • Endorsing body required
Path to citizenship in 3 years
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Türkiye
Citizenship by Investment
Strategic Location

Türkiye's CBI programme offers citizenship through real estate or capital investment, with a strategically located passport bridging Europe and Asia.

Min. Investment
USD 400,000
Processing
3–6 months
  • Bridging Europe & Asia
  • Visa-free to 110+ countries
  • Real estate route available
Immediate citizenship

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