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