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Compare Investment Residency Programs

Evaluate 33 investment residency and citizenship pathways by eligibility, minimum investment, processing time, visa type, and route to citizenship. Choose a destination by lifestyle first.

Canada
Startup
🇨🇦

Canada

North America

Startup Visa

Entrepreneur Visa

Popularity74%

Canada's Startup Visa targets innovative entrepreneurs with backing from a designated Canadian organization.

Min. Investment

No minimum

Processing

12–16 months

No investment minimum
PR on arrival
Path to citizenship
Citizenship path in 3 years
Italy
Startup
🇮🇹

Italy

Europe

Startup Visa

Entrepreneur Visa

Popularity69%

Italy's Startup Visa targets non-EU entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, offering a streamlined entry process.

Min. Investment

€50,000

Processing

3–6 months

EU access
Innovative ecosystem
Low threshold
Citizenship path in 10 years
Australia
Premium
🇦🇺

Australia

Oceania

Business Innovation & Investment

Entrepreneur Visa

Popularity66%

Australia's Business Innovation and Investment visa targets entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish or develop business in Australia.

Min. Investment

AUD 800,000

Processing

12–24 months

World-class lifestyle
Strong economy
English-speaking
Citizenship path in 4 years
Isle of Man
Startup
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Isle of Man

Europe

Innovator Visa

Entrepreneur Visa

Popularity48%

The Isle of Man Innovator Visa welcomes entrepreneurs with innovative, viable, and scalable business ideas in a low-tax Crown Dependency.

Min. Investment

£50,000

Processing

3–6 months

Low tax jurisdiction
UK Crown Dependency
Innovative business focus
Citizenship path in 5 years
United Kingdom
Startup
🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Europe

Innovator Founder Visa

Entrepreneur Visa

Popularity76%

The UK Innovator Founder Visa is designed for experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish an innovative, viable, and scalable business in the UK.

Min. Investment

£50,000

Processing

3–8 months

World-class startup ecosystem
London fintech hub
Path to settlement
Citizenship path in 5 years

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