"Is it correct to modify rules to get US citizenship and then sell it for a big amount?" was the topic of an online debate shortly after US President donald trump revealed that he would be giving away a permanent premium citizenship card, known as the "Gold Card," for an astounding $5 million.
People expressed differing views while keeping in mind that these policies would help the US economy. But there was a sharp rise in the number of people looking for counties that offered money-for-visas.
The following list of nations offers citizenship in return for cash or investments:
Numerous nations provide resident permits or visas in return for monetary contributions. "Golden Visas" or investment-based visa schemes are common names for them. The following list of nations provides similar programs:
1. Europe
Portugal - Golden Visa through real estate, business, or investment.
Spain - Golden Visa for real estate, business, or government bonds.
Greece - Golden Visa with real estate investment (€250,000+).
Malta - Citizenship by investment or permanent residency.
Cyprus - Residency by investment (though the citizenship program is closed).
Italy - Investor Visa for business or government bonds.
Ireland - Investor Visa for business, real estate, or government bonds.
2. The Americas
United States - EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (minimum $800,000 investment).
Canada - Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (paused as of now).
Dominica - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $100,000).
St. Kitts & Nevis - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $250,000).
Antigua & Barbuda - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $100,000).
Grenada - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $150,000).
St. Lucia - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $100,000).
3. Asia & Middle East
UAE (Dubai) - Investor and property-based residency visas.
Turkey - Citizenship by investing $400,000+ in real estate.
Thailand - Elite Visa (long-term residency for a fee).
Malaysia - MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) program for long-term residency.
Singapore - Global Investor Program (for business investment).
4. Oceania
Australia - Significant Investor Visa (AUD 5 million investment).
New Zealand - Investor Visa (NZD 3+ million investment).
These programs typically require investment in real estate, business, government bonds, or donations.
People expressed differing views while keeping in mind that these policies would help the US economy. But there was a sharp rise in the number of people looking for counties that offered money-for-visas.
The following list of nations offers citizenship in return for cash or investments:
Numerous nations provide resident permits or visas in return for monetary contributions. "Golden Visas" or investment-based visa schemes are common names for them. The following list of nations provides similar programs:
1. Europe
Portugal - Golden Visa through real estate, business, or investment.
Spain - Golden Visa for real estate, business, or government bonds.
Greece - Golden Visa with real estate investment (€250,000+).
Malta - Citizenship by investment or permanent residency.
Cyprus - Residency by investment (though the citizenship program is closed).
Italy - Investor Visa for business or government bonds.
Ireland - Investor Visa for business, real estate, or government bonds.
2. The Americas
United States - EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (minimum $800,000 investment).
Canada - Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (paused as of now).
Dominica - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $100,000).
St. Kitts & Nevis - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $250,000).
Antigua & Barbuda - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $100,000).
Grenada - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $150,000).
St. Lucia - Citizenship by Investment (starting at $100,000).
3. Asia & Middle East
UAE (Dubai) - Investor and property-based residency visas.
Turkey - Citizenship by investing $400,000+ in real estate.
Thailand - Elite Visa (long-term residency for a fee).
Malaysia - MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) program for long-term residency.
Singapore - Global Investor Program (for business investment).
4. Oceania
Australia - Significant Investor Visa (AUD 5 million investment).
New Zealand - Investor Visa (NZD 3+ million investment).
These programs typically require investment in real estate, business, government bonds, or donations.