Residency by Investment
Residency by Investment
Make a qualifying investment, obtain European residency, and enjoy visa-free travel
Main Program Features
European Residence
Obtain European residency in a quick and simple way
Family Reunification
Include your family members in your application
Visa Free Travel
Enjoy visa free travel across EU Schengen countries
Low Stay Requirements
Keep your residency without the obligation to relocate
| Program | Portugal | Spain | Greece | Malta | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Amount of Investment | €280,000 (real estate) |
€500,000 (real estate) |
€250,000 (real estate) |
€150,000 | €900,000 |
| Minimum Residence Requirement | 7 days per year | One visit per year | – | – | at least 183 days per year |
| Initial Residency Status | 1 year temporary residency permit | 1 year temporary residency permit | 5 year permanent residency permit | 5 year permanent residency permit | 2 year conditional permanent residency permit |
| Renewal of Residency | At the end of year 1, 3 and 5 | At the end of year 1, 3 and 8 | 5 year period | At the end of year 5 | At the end of year 2 |
| Time to Residence | 3-6 months (apprx) | 1-2 months | 1-2 months | 1-2 months | 12-18 months |
| Time to Citizenship | 5 years | – | – | – | 7 years |
| Family Reunification | Spouse and children under the age of 18 | Spouse and children under the age of 18 | Spouse and children under the age of 21 if dependent | Spouse and children under the age of 27 if dependent | Spouse and children under the age of 21 if dependent |
| Access to Work | YES | YES | NO | NO | YES |
| Visa-free Travel | EU Schengen countries | EU Schengen countries | EU Schengen countries | EU Schengen countries | – |
| Earliest possible resell the property | 5 years | – | – | – | – |