Overview of Residency Programmes by Country

There are numerous residence by investment programmes available around the world that grant residency, often through real estate investment but without the requirement to reside in the country of the new residence. These programmes are popular for their flexibility as they allow investors who do not wish to emigrate and move their family from their immediate country of residence but require the option to do so should the need ever arise. Many of the European residence by investment programs offer visa-free access to the Schengen Zone, allowing for even greater travel freedom. Permanent residency is often offered to investors if they are able to meet additional criteria – often this means making the country in question their main place of residence.