Golden Visa Data & Statistics (Updated 2026-09-03)
This page compiles public official statistics for the 40 golden visa / programmes collected on this site, broken down by region, type, and threshold. The data is compiled by this site from official sources in each country, with the data date indicated, and is presented neutrally without ranking, for overview purposes only. For individual requirements, please refer to the latest official announcements.
40 Program · 8 Region · 33 Type · Date range of the data: 2026-06 – 2026-09-03
Key Data Summary
- As of 2026-09-03 , this site has collected 40 investment immigration/golden visa programs, covering 8 regions.
- Among the programs with the lowest known thresholds, the threshold range is approximately US$20,000 – US$7,400,000; the lowest threshold starts from approximately US$20,000 upwards.
- Among the programs collected, approximately 15 are citizenship-by-investment (CBI, directly granting citizenship by law), while the rest are mostly residence-by-investment (golden visa) programs.
The above figures are compiled in real-time from official public data of various countries collected by this site, not estimates; data dates are shown on each program page.
Distribution by region
| Region | Number of entries |
|---|---|
| Europe | 10 |
| Caribbean CBI | 5 |
| Middle East. | 4 |
| North America | 4 |
| Central and South America | 4 |
| Asia. | 8 |
| Oceania | 3 |
| Africa | 2 |
Distribution by type
| Type | Number of entries |
|---|---|
| Investment Citizenship (CBI) | 7 |
| Investment Citizenship (acquisition of citizenship and passport) | 2 |
| Residency (Golden Visa) | 1 |
| Residency (Golden Visa ARI) | 1 |
| Permanent Residency (MPRP) | 1 |
| Residency (Golden Visa) — New applications have been suspended. | 1 |
| Long-term residency (5-year/10-year Golden Visa) | 1 |
| Investment Citizenship (CBI, obtaining citizenship/passport) | 1 |
| Employment-based immigration (investment immigration, obtaining permanent residency green card) | 1 |
| Investment Citizenship (CBI, direct acquisition of citizenship/passport) | 1 |
| Permanent Residency (GIP) | 1 |
| Residence (investment immigration, application has been suspended) | 1 |
| Residence (investor visa/golden visa type) | 1 |
| Residence (investment residence/golden visa type) | 1 |
| Residence (investment permanent residence; investment citizenship has been suspended since 2020) | 1 |
| Residence (guest investor residence/golden visa type) | 1 |
| Long-term residence (10 years: initial 5 years, renewable for another 5 if conditions maintained; not citizenship) | 1 |
| Membership-based long-term residence visa (not investment immigration, not citizenship). | 1 |
| Long-term residency visa (tiered membership, non-citizen). | 1 |
| Investment Residency (may sequentially apply for permanent residency) | 1 |
| Start-up Immigration (leading to permanent residence) — ⚠️ The current program has closed; see recent changes below. | 1 |
| Investment Immigration (leading to Permanent Residency) | 1 |
| Investment Residency (may directly obtain permanent residency) | 1 |
| Investment/Entrepreneurial Residency (leading to Permanent Residency) | 1 |
| Temporary residency (economic self-sufficiency, non-investor immigration program) | 1 |
| Investor Temporary Residency (may convert to Permanent Residency) | 1 |
| Investment Residency (real estate pathway may lead to permanent residency) | 1 |
| Residency (investment immigration, may lead to permanent residency). | 1 |
| Residency (long-term residency visa, 5/10 years). | 1 |
| Residency (temporary/permanent premium residency, may lead to permanent residency). | 1 |
| Residency (investment residency, may lead to permanent residency). | 1 |
| Residency (retirement residency visa, long-term validity, multiple entries). | 1 |
| Real estate / tourism & leisure facility investment residence (may subsequently apply for permanent residence) | 1 |
Distribution by minimum threshold
| Threshold range | Number of entries |
|---|---|
| < US$250,000 | 15 |
| US$250,000–500,000 | 12 |
| US$500,000–1,000,000 | 7 |
| ≥ US$1,000,000 | 5 |
Methodology description
All figures on this page are aggregated in real time from the programs listed on this site: each program's criteria are taken from public announcements by its official authority, with the source and data date noted for each entry. Counts are categorized along three dimensions — type, region, and minimum threshold — and thresholds are grouped by approximate USD equivalent for comparison. This site is a neutral compilation; it does not rank programs, does not include value judgments, and does not constitute immigration/legal advice.
Data Source
Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum · AIMA (Portuguese Immigration and Asylum Service) · Residency Malta Agency · Official Gazette of Spain (BOE) / Relevant Legislation · UAE ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) · Turkish authorities (relevant agencies for investment immigration) · USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) · St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) · Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee · Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) · Singapore EDB (Economic Development Board) Global Investor Programme · Ireland's Immigration Service Delivery (IIP Closure FAQ) · Official portal for the Investor Visa for Italy (Investor Visa for Italy, MIMIT) · Latvia Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) · Cyprus Ministry of Interior Civil Registry and Migration Department · Hungarian National Police Headquarters, Directorate of Immigration and Asylum (OIF) — Residence permit for guest investor · Government of North Macedonia · Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit CBIU (Government of Dominica) — Citizenship Cost and Fees · Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) — Government of Saint Lucia · GAFI — Unit for Granting Egyptian Citizenship in Exchange for Investment · Jordan Investment Ministry / Ministry of Investment · Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) LTR Visa · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (official). · Malaysia Immigration Department (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) MM2H · InvestHK New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme · Vanuatu Citizenship Commission · Nauru Program Office ECRCP · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Start-up Visa. · Quebec Government (Gouvernement du Québec) Investor Immigration · National Immigration Service of Panama (Servicio Nacional de Migración) · Paraguay's Ministry of the Interior General Directorate of Migration (Dirección General de Migraciones) · Mexico National Immigration Institute (Instituto Nacional de Migración, INM) · Costa Rica Immigration Directorate (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería) · Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Ministério da Justiça) / Immigration-related regulations · Immigration New Zealand · Directorate General of Immigration (Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi) · Premium Residency Center · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) · South Korea's Ministry of Justice – Immigration & Foreign Policy Headquarters (Korea Immigration Service)
Frequently Asked Questions
How were the figures in this statistic derived?
Each program's criteria are compiled from public announcements by the relevant official authorities in each country/jurisdiction, with source links and data dates noted for each entry. The distribution figures on this page are aggregated in real time from these listed programs, not estimated.
How often is the data updated?
This site continuously updates in an accumulative manner, with each item indicating its date of information; program terms frequently change, please refer to the latest official announcements.
Why are threshold amounts estimated in USD?
Each program is priced in local currencies (such as euros, Hong Kong dollars, etc.). This page provides approximate USD conversions for horizontal comparison; actual amounts and exchange rates should refer to official and current rates.
Among the currently listed programmes, which has the lowest investment threshold?
Based on the information compiled on this website, the current minimum threshold is approximately US$20,000, with Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Elite) and Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) tied. Both are more akin to long-term residence visas than to a typical “golden visa.” For detailed requirements and the latest amounts, please refer to the respective official announcements.
Which program has the highest investment threshold?
Based on the information compiled on this site, the highest known threshold is approximately US$7,400,000, namely Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP); such programs are generally high-threshold residence schemes under the “active investor” tier. For detailed conditions and the latest amounts, please refer to official announcements.
Last Updated: · The above is neutral data statistics, sourced from various official announcements, for overview purposes only; refer to the latest official announcements for accuracy.