Will residency make me tax resident?

Not by itself. Tax residency depends on where you actually live and each country’s rules. We recommend separate tax advice, and coordinate it where needed.

Can residency lead to citizenship?

In some countries, after a period of genuine residence and meeting further conditions. We give you the realistic picture, not the marketing one.

Do I have to buy property?

Not always. Several programs accept capital, business or fund investments. We compare the routes against your liquidity and objectives.

Programs

Residency by investment

The right to live in another country, earned through a qualifying investment. Chosen for a second base, education, relocation and access to a region.

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What residency by investment is

Residency programs grant a renewable or permanent permit to investors who make a qualifying investment — most often property, sometimes capital, business or funds.

The differences that matter are family scope, physical presence requirements, what the investment leaves you holding, and whether a longer-term path to citizenship exists.

Suitability

Is it the right route for you?

It may suit you if

You want a second home base for the family
Schooling or university abroad is part of the plan
You are considering relocation, now or later

Consider alternatives if

You need a second passport rather than the right to live somewhere
You cannot hold a qualifying investment for several years
The route requires presence you are unable to commit to

Jurisdictions

Available programs

5 programs

Region

Route

Europe

Greece

Residency by Investment

Active

Schengen residency linked to real estate, with broad family inclusion.

Indicative minimum: €[amount]
Indicative timeline: [X] months
Family eligibility: Spouse, children, parents

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Europe

Cyprus

Permanent Residency

Active

EU permanent residency with a straightforward route to establishing a base.

Indicative minimum: €[amount]
Indicative timeline: [X] months
Family eligibility: Spouse, dependent children

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Europe

Malta

Permanent Residence Programme

Active

Permanent residence in an English-speaking EU state, without a stay requirement.

Indicative minimum: €[amount]
Indicative timeline: [X] months
Family eligibility: Spouse, children, parents, grandparents

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Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Golden Visa

Active

Long-term renewable residency through property, business or investment.

Indicative minimum: AED [amount]
Indicative timeline: [X] weeks
Family eligibility: Spouse, children, parents

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Europe

Portugal

Golden Residence Permit

Changing

Residency through qualifying funds and cultural or research contributions.

Indicative minimum: €[amount]
Indicative timeline: [X] months
Family eligibility: Spouse, children, parents

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Figures are indicative and change with regulation. Every figure is confirmed during a suitability assessment.

ComparisonGreece vs Malta: choosing between two European residency routesBoth programs lead to residency in an EU member state and both are popular with families from the MENA region. They differ in cost structure, family scope and what the investment leaves you holding. Compare

Questions

Frequently asked questions

: Not by itself. Tax residency depends on where you actually live and each country’s rules. We recommend separate tax advice, and coordinate it where needed.
: In some countries, after a period of genuine residence and meeting further conditions. We give you the realistic picture, not the marketing one.
: Not always. Several programs accept capital, business or fund investments. We compare the routes against your liquidity and objectives.

The right program starts with the right question.

A private consultation begins with your objectives. There is no obligation, and no product waiting at the end of it.

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