Investment Migration Programs
A growing number of countries host residence and citizenship by investment programs (also known as golden visa programs) that offer a variety of attractive investment options designed to cater to each family’s unique requirements. In an unsettled, ever-changing world, wealthy individuals need a plan B for themselves and their families — one that offers them a safer place to live in times of crisis, while also providing them with greater access to global business and lifestyle opportunities.
Investing in different residence and/or citizenship options worldwide offers both short-term value and long-term yield. The more access you have, the more diversified your assets and the lower your exposure to regional and global volatility. Below is the entire range of investment migration programs Henley & Partners is proud to offer our clients.
EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP INVESTMENT PROGRAMS
Invest and become an European Citizen
AUSTRIA CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy
PROCESSING TIME - 24–36 months
KEY BENEFT - Opportunity to become an EU citizen upon making a substantial capital contribution
MALTA CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 738,000 investment
PROCESSING TIME - 14–38 months
KEY BENEFT - An attractive place in which to live or own a second home, strategically located, with excellent air links
MONTENEGRO CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 450,000
PROCESSING TIME - 8–10 months
KEY BENEFT - Free movement to Montenegro, the countries in Europe’s Schengen Area, Russia, and Türkiye
NORTH MACEDONIA CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 200,000
PROCESSING TIME - 2–5 months
KEY BENEFT - Free movement to Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Türkiye, and Europe’s Schengen Area, among others, as well as an e-visa to India
TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - USD 400,000
PROCESSING TIME - 4 months
KEY BENEFT - Free movement to Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others
WORLD RESIDENCE INVESTMENT PROGRAMS
Invest and become a Resident
CANADA RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - Innovative start-up business
PROCESSING TIME - 12 -31 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Canada
PANAMA RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - USD 100,000
PROCESSING TIME - 1 -6 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study in Panama
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES RESIDENCE
MINIMUM CAPITAL - AED 2.000.000
PROCESSING TIME - 3 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE
USA RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - USD 800,000
PROCESSING TIME - 18 -24 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in the USA
AUSTRIA RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 40,000 in liquid funds, German language skills, permanent accommodation, and more
PROCESSING TIME - 3 months
KEY BENEFT - Possibility for citizenship eligibility after 10 years of residence
CYPRUS RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 330,000
PROCESSING TIME - 2 -4 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live and study in Cyprus
GREECE RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR250,000
PROCESSING TIME - 1 -2 months
KEY BENEFT - The right of free movement to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area
IRELAND RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 500,000
PROCESSING TIME - 9 -12 months
KEY BENEFT - The right of free movement to Ireland and the Common Travel Area
ITALY RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 250,000
PROCESSING TIME - 3 -4 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Italy
LATVIA RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 50,000
PROCESSING TIME - 1 -3 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Latvia
LUXENBOURG RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 500,000
PROCESSING TIME - 6 -8 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Luxembourg
MALTA RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 175,000
PROCESSING TIME - 4 -6 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Malta
PORTUGAL RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 280,000
PROCESSING TIME - 18 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study without restriction in Portugal
SPAIN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - EUR 500,000
PROCESSING TIME - 1 month
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study in Spain, and free movement to the EU and Europe’s Schengen Area
SWITZERLAND RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - CHF 250,000 in annual taxes
PROCESSING TIME - 3 -6 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live without restriction in Switzerland
UNITED KINGDOM RESIDENCE PROGRAM
MINIMUM CAPITAL - GBP 2,000,000
PROCESSING TIME - 1 -2 months
KEY BENEFT - The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United Kingdom