In an increasingly unpredictable world, golden visas have emerged as the ultimate insurance policy for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). These visas are the sleekest insurance policy money can buy. For the globe-trotting elite, they’re not just about skipping immigration queues, they’re passports to safer economies, smarter investments, and shinier lifestyles. Want the right to live, work, study, and stay healthy somewhere more stable? A golden visa hands you the keys, where no Plan B panic is required.
These residence-by-investment programs allow vetted investors to secure legal residence, and eventually citizenship, in countries offering greater economic, political, and lifestyle stability. Golden visas are not to be confused with citizenship-by-investment schemes. While the latter grants full citizenship rights (including a passport), golden visa programs typically start with residence rights and may lead to naturalization over time.
Here, we deep dive into the golden visa programs of six popular countries, and see what makes them tick. The list is based on insights from Henley & Partners’report. (Canva)