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European Union golden visas - Comparison Table

 QICMS

Published   01:15 PM 26 April 2021
Updated    01:04 PM 11 January 2022

European Union golden visas - Comparison Table

We at QICMS (Invest-visa.com) are fond of residency and citizenship by investment comparison tables. They are straightforward to construct and interpret. Residency and citizenship by investment comparison tables help our clients to get the data comparison at a glance.We did our best to put side by side available and legit residence by investment programs in European Union (EU) countries, each offering a multitude of benefits.

Our specialized residence and citizenship experts are devoted to providing comprehensive advice and cross-border tax support to private clients and high net worth individuals. We are able to offer all-inclusive solutions of the highest standards about all personal and corporate needs.

 

The table below covers all the countries as well as all the legal programs where EU Golden visa can be obtained in a reasonably short period of time (from 2 months to 8 months) without actual physical residency in the country, or with a minimum physical residency in the country, simply by investment or contribution (donation). All the EU countries mentioned in the table recognize dual citizenship. There is no need to relinquish your current citizenship unless your country of origin does not recognize dual citizenship.

 

 

 

FACTS ABOUT THE COUNTRY

Cyprus

Permanent Residency

Spain

Golden Visa Program

Malta

Residency Visa Program (MRVP)

Portugal

Golden Visa Program

Greece

Golden Visa Program

Capital City

Nicosia

Madrid

Valletta

Lisbon

Athens

Official and Spoken Languages

Greek, Turkish, English

Spanish

Maltese, English

Portuguese (Official), English (Spoken)

Greek

Schengen

Cyprus is currently in the process of joining the Schengen area

Full Member

Full Member

Full Member

Full Member

Currency

EUR

EUR

EUR

EUR

EUR

Total Area

9,251 km²

505,990 km²

316 km²

92.212 km²

131,957 km²

Population

1,214,401

46,769,469

442,496

10,167,925

10,370,744

BENEFITS

Cyprus

Permanent Residency

Spain

Golden Visa Program

Malta

Residency Visa Program (MRVP)

Portugal

Golden Visa Program

Greece

Golden Visa Program

Right to Reside

Right to reside in Cyprus

Right to reside in Spain

Right to reside in the Schengen Area

Right to reside in Portugal

Right to reside in Greece

Tax

Favorable Tax Regime

Favorable tax regime

Source & remittance only, not worldwide

Favorable tax regime

Favorable tax regime

ELIGIBILITY

CRITERIA

Cyprus

Permanent Residency

Spain

Golden Visa Program

Malta

Residency Visa Program (MRVP)

Portugal

Golden Visa Program

Greece

Golden Visa Program

EU / Non-EU

NON-EU

NON-EU

NON-EU

NON-EU

NON-EU

Government Bonds

N/A

N/A

EUR 250,000

N/A

N/A

Real Estate

Purchase at EUR 300,000

Purchase at EUR 500,000

Rent at EUR 10,000 p.a. (min) or Purchase at EUR 270,000 (min)

Optional Purchase at EUR 280,000

Purchase at EUR 250,000

Additional Investment

Secured Annual income of EUR 30,000 & 3-year fixed deposit of EUR 30,000

N/A

Annual income EUR 100,000 or have EUR 500,000 in capital

N/A

N/A

Dependents

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Physical Residence

No physical stay requirement

No physical stay requirement

No physical stay requirement

21 days in 3 years

No physical stay requirement

PROCESS

Cyprus

Permanent Residency

Spain

Golden Visa Program

Malta

Residency Visa Program (MRVP)

Portugal

Golden Visa Program

Greece

Golden Visa Program

Processing Time

2-3 months

1-3 month

3-4 months

6-8 months

2-6 months

Final Thoughts
 

QICMS (Invest-visa.com) is one of the leading companies in the world in acquiring various immigration statuses: permanent residency permits , second citizenship and second passports .

You can send us an inquiry specifying the country of interest, and one of our experts will send you more details. When sending us a query, please, mention your age, current citizenship, and family composition, including age of every dependent that will be included into citizenship application. It will save time. When we have full details of potential investor family composition, we can calculate the amount of investment, donation, and government fees applicable in your individual case. Contact us today.

As business immigration specialist, QICMS (Invest-visa.com) has years of experience in helping our clients attain their immigration dreams by providing inclusive assistance in handling and guiding you through every step of the application process.

Fill out our Free Assessment to see if you qualify for any of the immigration programs offered and to receive a free and confidential consultation.

 

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