Antigua & Barbuda
St Lucia
St Kitts
Dominica
Hungary
Malta
Greece
Italy
Latvia
Turkey
Vanuatu
Canada
USA
Nauru
New Zealand
Panama
Sao Tome
UAE
Grenada
Minimum $235,000 Donation
Real Estate Option
Citizenship & Passport
E2 USA Visa Potential
The original home of the golden visa — since 2012
The Global Leader in Golden Visas
Since 2012, La Vida has guided investors from over 160 countries through the world’s leading golden visa and investment migration programs.
What is a Golden Visa?
A golden visa is any government program that grants residency or citizenship in exchange for qualifying investment — whether that’s European residency, Caribbean citizenship, or a second passport anywhere in the world. It is the definitive umbrella term for the global investment migration industry: a dynamic, government-backed category that gives internationally minded investors and their families the ability to secure residency rights, full citizenship, or specialized investor status in exchange for capital invested in that country. La Vida has guided investors from over 160 countries through more than 18 of the world’s leading programs — and goldenvisas.com, established in 2012 when the golden visa first entered the world’s vocabulary, is the longest-running website dedicated to this space.
Golden Visa, Residency by Investment or Citizenship by Investment – Which Is Right for You?
At La Vida, we define the Golden Visa ecosystem as encompassing three core pillars – because the opportunity available to investors extends well beyond any single program type or region:
Residency by Investment (RBI): Long-term residence permits granting the right to live, work, and study in a host country, typically with a pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship. Portugal and Greece are the most established European examples.
Citizenship by Investment (CBI): Direct citizenship programs that confer a second passport and full citizenship rights, typically without any prior residency requirement, and often within months. The Caribbean’s five established programs are the global benchmark.
Entrepreneur & Talent Visas: Specialist routes for founders, remote earners, and high-value individuals, including start-up visas, digital nomad permits, and merit-based citizenship programs such as Malta’s citizenship by exceptional contribution and Canada’s Start-Up Visa.
Why La Vida?
Specializing in investment migration since 2012, La Vida was one of the first firms in the world to recognize the golden visa as a distinct and growing category of investment opportunity — and to build a practice dedicated entirely to it. Our team of advisors has since guided more than 120,000 prospective investors across 164 countries, helping families and individuals secure the residency rights, second citizenship, and global mobility that matter most to them. La Vida’s growth reflects both the extraordinary rise of investment migration as an asset class and the trust our clients place in us: we are the only firm in our sector to have featured in the Financial Times Fastest-Growing Companies list for five consecutive years.
18+
Programs we offer Worldwide
164
Countries where we have served clients
123,000
Investors we’ve given prospectic advice to.
La Vida’s Residency and Citizenship Investment Programs
We offer 18 government approved investment migration programs available worldwide, see below for an overview.
Portugal
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 5 years
Italy
From €250,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 10 years
All 2026 Golden Visa & Citizenship By Investment Programs Table
| Country | Program Type | Minimum Investment | Investment Type | Processing Time * | Key Benefit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Antigua & Barbuda | Citizenship by Investment | $230,000 | Government Donation / Real Estate Route | 6-12 months | Strong CBI visa-free travel access |
 | Canada | Permanent Residency Program | $250,000 | Active Business Ownership | 12 months | Citizenship pathway after 5 years |
 | Dominica | Citizenship by Investment | $200,000 | Government Donation / Real Estate Route | 6-12 months | Most affordable Caribbean CBI option |
 | Grenada | Citizenship by Investment | $235,000 | Government Donation / Real Estate Route | 6-12 months | Good investment choice. US E-2 Visa eligibility |
 | Greece | Permanent Residency Program | €250,000 | Real Estate Investment | 10-12 months | Only EU real estate investment |
 | Hungary | Residency by Investment | €250,000 | Real Estate Investment Fund | 1-3 months | Fastest EU processing |
 | Italy | Residency by Investment | €250,000 | Innovative Start-Up Investment | 3-6 months | Investment after approval. Tax residency benefits |
 | Latvia | Residency by Investment | €60,000 | Business Investment | 3-4 months | Lowest cost EU program |
 | Malta | Permanent Residency Program | €99,000 + Real Estate | Property Investment and Government Contributions | 4-6 months | Lifetime EU permanent residency |
 | Nauru | Citizenship by Investment | $105,000 | Government Donation | 3-4 months | Most affordable Oceania program |
 | New Zealand | Permanent Residency Program | NZ$5,000,000 | Fund Investment | 2-3 months | Full family NZ permanent residency |
 | Panama | Residency by Investment | $200,000 | Real Estate Investment | 2-3 months | Fast pathway to citizenship |
 | Portugal | Residency by Investment | €500,000 | Fund Investment | 8-12 months | Flexible pathway to EU citizenship |
 | Sao Tome & Principe | Citizenship by Investment | $90,000 | Government Donation | 1-3 months | Low cost second passport with Africa access |
 | St Kitts. & Nevis | Citizenship by Investment | $250,000 | Government Donation / Real Estate Route | 6-12 months | Long-standing, trusted Caribbean CBI |
 | St Lucia | Citizenship by Investment | $240,000 | Government Donation / Real Estate Route | 6-12 months | Access to other CARICOM nations |
 | Turkey | Citizenship by Investment | $400,000 | Real Estate Route | 3-6 months | Real Estate Investment |
 | UAE | Residency by Investment | $50,000 | Company Formation, / Real Estate / Nomination | 1-2 months | Tax efficient residency |
 | USA | Permanent Residency Program | $800,000 | Business Investment | 12 months | US Green Card |
 | Vanuatu | Citizenship by Investment | $130,000 | Government Donation | 2-3 months | Fast processing |
Key Insights on Investment Migration Programs
- Entry thresholds typically start from around $90,000 + fees, depending on the country and route
- Processing timelines range from as little as 3 months to over 12 months
- Citizenship programs offer faster outcomes, while residency routes often lead to long-term settlement
- Many programs have no minimum stay requirement, making them suitable for global investors
- Investment options vary from government contributions to real estate and private equity
- La Vida monitors all program changes in real time — contact us for the latest status on any country.
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The Golden Visa Journey- Step by Step
A clear, step-by-step process to secure residency or citizenship by investment with La Vida.
1
Free Consultation
Speak with one of La Vida’s expert advisors to assess your goals, family situation, and determine the ideal program for you and your family.
2
Program Selection
Our experts will identify the optimal program and investment route for your specific objectives, provide you with a tailored proposal and quotation and onboard you to begin the process when ready. Our proposals provide a full cost breakdown with no hidden fees.
3
Application Processing
La Vida’s in-house Client Relations team will assist you with the entire process, working with you to compile and submit all documentation compliantly, through our secure client portal.
4
Approval & Beyond
Receive your residency or citizenship with continued support from La Vida for renewals, family additions, and future applications.
Explore Golden Visa Investment Options
Golden visa programs are available through a range of investment types. From real estate, financial funds, shares, or company structures, Discover the various investment migration routes below across Europe, USA and the Caribbean.
Grenada $280,000
Citizenship
Positioned on a stunning private peninsula in one of Grenada’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this project qualifies for Grenada’s Citizenship by…
Aparthotel, Property
Portugal €500,000
Residency
This Golden Visa-compliant, close-ended fund focuses on accelerating the decarbonisation of residential and commercial buildings across Portugal and Spain.
Fund
USA $800,000
EB5 Visa
This incredible new EB5 investment project is a six-star luxury resort situated in the heart of Montana. Located in the…
EB5, Property, Resort
