Golden Visa (Residency by Investment)

A Golden Visa (also known as an Investor Visa) is the term used to describe Residency by Investment (RBI) whereby a foreigner achieves residency in a second country through investment in real estate in that country. The European Golden Visas allow foreigners to reside and travel to the Schengen area, and are available in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, and Greece; some of Europe’s most economically strong and politically stable countries. In addition to being renowned for their physical beauty and culture, these top global tourist destinations also offer unique investment opportunities exclusively accessible to residents.

In addition to the many financial and personal benefits attached to residency programs, successful Golden Visa applicants also enjoy visa-free access to the Schengen area being residents of a fellow Schengen state. Through their European residency permit, the investors can travel visa-free to the 26 Schengen countries in Europe.

Golden Visa can ultimately lead to second citizenship and second passport from a European country. After a certain number of years (usually between five to ten years) foreigners who have successfully maintained their residency and have fulfilled the requisite additional requirements, will become eligible for permanent residency (and ultimately citizenship) in that country.  

Golden Visa Benefits

Visa-Free access to Europe

·       Explore the 26 countries in the Schengen area without a visa, simply by traveling with your European residence permit

Reduced Tax Burden

·       Grow your investment through residency in an investor-friendly tax environment  

Investment Opportunities

·       Own property in emerging European real estate markets, with the option of renting and selling personal and commercial holdings after a certain qualifying period

Protect Your Family

·       Give your family the lifelong gift of high-quality medical care and European education available to residents.

Live Globally

·       Move to a European country and experience the peace of mind attendant to economic and political security