President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday the possibility of replacing a current visa program for foreign investors with a “golden card” that could be purchased for 5 million dollars, offering a path to US citizenship.
Trump intends to replace the current “EB-5” immigrant investor program, which requires a minimum investment of $ 800,000 to obtain permanent residence in the US.
Often called “Investment Residence” or “Golden Visa”, these types of programs allow people with high heritage to obtain temporary or permanent residence in a foreign country.
Next, a list of the main countries that offer golden visas to attract investments of wealthy people:
European Union
Greece. He introduced a program in 2013 that allows foreign people to obtain permanent residence permits in Greece.
These permits require a minimal investment in real estate of approximately 250,000 euros ($ 262,800) and must be renewed every five years.
Malta. It grants citizens to foreign individuals who contribute to the economic development of the country. A minimum contribution of 600,000 euros with a minimum residence period of 36 months is required.
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Italia. The program is designed for foreign investors committed to making a significant contribution to the economy, giving them residence in Italy and access without visa to the Schengen space of open borders in Europe.
It requires a minimum investment that varies between 250,000 and 2 million euros, depending on the level of risk associated with investment.
Cyprus. It offers golden visas to foreign citizens investing a minimum of 300,000 euros.
Middle East
United Arab Emirates. It allows foreign citizens to make a minimum investment of 2 million dirhams (544,602 dollars) in the Gulf country and request a residence permit, known as the Golden Visa of the EAU.
Caribbean
Dominica. It requires a minimum economic contribution of $ 200,000 to the country. In return, applicants and their families receive complete citizenship.
Granada. It requires that applicants make a minimum economic contribution of $ 235,000 to the country. The visa allows its headlines to travel to Granada, China, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Schengen space of Europe, among other places.
San Cristóbal y Nieves. Established in 1984, this program requires applicants to make a minimum economic contribution of $ 250,000 to the country. In return, they and their families receive complete citizenship.
Santa Lucia. The investment citizenship program requires that applicants make a minimum economic contribution of $ 240,000 to the country. In return, and subject to a rigorous application process and due diligence verifications, applicants and their families receive complete citizenship.
Ancient and Barbuda. To qualify for citizens, the main applicant must be over 18 years old and have made a minimum contribution of 230,000 dollars.
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Other countries
Thailand. It offers a privileged residence program, which gives applicants the right to reside in the country for up to 20 years, as well as access to exclusive services and benefits with a minimum investment of 650,000 Baht ($ 19,299).
In addition, with a minimum investment of 50,000 BAHT, the long -term residence program is offered, which allows people to live and work in the country for up to 10 years with reduced administrative requirements and tax benefits.
Indonesia. He launched a long -term visa program in 2024 with the aim of attracting foreign investors, allowing contributions of up to 10 million dollars to grant a 10 -year visa and access to the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
With Reuters information
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