The world’s best golden visa programs for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), 2025
As economic uncertainty continues to rise, an increasing number of affluent individuals are seeking stability by relocating outside their home countries. This trend is evident in the growing number of applications for “golden visas” worldwide.
Golden visas, also known as residency-by-investment programs, allow individuals to obtain temporary or permanent residency in exchange for a substantial financial investment in the host country. For high-net-worth individuals, these programs offer a way to protect their assets from economic and political instability, explore new business opportunities, and, in some cases, reduce their tax liabilities.
When they acquire the golden visa, these HNWIs become residents of that state with full legal rights, including the right to live, work, study, and receive healthcare in that country. In its most basic form, golden visas are associated with residence by investment and have different names in different countries.
According to a report from CEOWORLD magazine, in collaboration with COSMOS Analytica, a record number of high-net-worth individuals have sought residence or citizenship in recent years. This demonstrates the increasing interest in golden visa programs as a strategic option for wealth preservation and diversification. European golden visas are particularly appealing due to the exceptional quality of life and business opportunities they provide, as well as access to the entire Schengen Area.
These are the top golden visa programs in the world: The Best options for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)
- Australia National Innovation Visa Program
- Austria Private Residence Program
- Canada Start-Up Visa Program; Canada Quebec Investor Immigration Program
- Costa Rica Residence by Investment Program
- Cyprus Permanent Residence Program
- Greece Golden Visa Program
- Hong Kong Visa Programs
- Hungary Guest Investor Program
- Italy Residence by Investment Program
- Latvia Residence by Investment Program
- Luxembourg Residence by Investment Program
- Malaysia My Second Home Program; Malaysia Premium Visa Program
- Malta Permanent Residence Program
- Mauritius Residence by Investment Program
- Monaco Residence
- Montenegro Residence
- Namibia Residence by Investment
- New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Program
- Panama Residence by Investment Program
- Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program
- Singapore Global Investor Program
- Swiss Residence Program
- Thailand Residence by Investment Program
- UAE Residence by Investment
- UAE Golden Visa by nomination
- UK Innovator Founder Program
- Uruguay Residence Program
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