Rankings de Paraisolist
Countries with Investor Visa Programs 2025
These jurisdictions offer formal investment visa programmes, granting residency in exchange for qualifying capital deployment into the local economy. Our database includes 20 jurisdictions that meet this criterion; Bulgaria leads with a score of 84/100. Visa eligibility is only one dimension — the profiles below also cover tax treatment, cost of living, banking access, and international reputation to give a complete picture. Visa requirements and programme terms are subject to change; verify current eligibility criteria with the relevant immigration authority or a licensed adviser.
Investor Visa Jurisdictions
| Pos. | Jurisdicción | HNWI Score | IRPF | Soc. | Territorial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BulgariaEuropa del Este | 84 | 10% | 10% | ✗ |
| 2 | Mauricioregions.east_africa | 83 | 20% | 15% | ✓ |
| 3 | Emiratos Árabes UnidosOriente Medio | 83 | 0% | 9% | ✗ |
| 4 | Islas CaimánCaribe | 82 | 0% | 0% | ✗ |
| 5 | Georgiaregions.caucasus | 76 | 20% | 15% | ✓ |
| 6 | EstoniaEuropa del Norte | 78 | 20% | 0% | ✗ |
| 7 | Hungríaregions.central_europe | 80 | 15% | 9% | ✗ |
| 8 | BahamasCaribe | 78 | 0% | 0% | ✗ |
| 9 | AndorraEuropa del Sur | 77 | 10% | 10% | ✗ |
| 10 | BaréinOriente Medio | 77 | 0% | 0% | ✗ |
| 11 | RAE de Hong Kong (China)Asia Oriental | 78 | 17% | 16.5% | ✓ |
| 12 | Antigua y BarbudaCaribe | 74 | 0% | 25% | ✗ |
| 13 | Islas Turcas y CaicosCaribe | 74 | 0% | 0% | ✗ |
| 14 | SingapurAsia Sudoriental | 74 | 24% | 17% | ✓ |
| 15 | Costa RicaAmérica Central | 71 | 25% | 30% | ✓ |
| 16 | SerbiaEuropa del Sur | 70 | 15% | 15% | ✗ |
| 17 | OmánOriente Medio | 74 | 0% | 15% | ✗ |
| 18 | LetoniaEuropa del Norte | 71 | 31% | 20% | ✗ |
| 19 | Arabia SaudíOriente Medio | 74 | 0% | 20% | ✗ |
| 20 | MalasiaAsia Sudoriental | 69 | 30% | 24% | ✓ |
Puntuaciones calculadas por el modelo de Paraisolist. Metodología · Los tipos impositivos son orientativos. Verifique con fuentes oficiales actuales.
How visa programmes interact with tax residency
Obtaining a residency visa does not automatically make you a tax resident — and conversely, some countries can assert tax residency even without a formal visa. The key test is usually 183 days of physical presence or "centre of life" (where your family, assets, and economic ties are concentrated). The visa provides the legal right to reside; the tax implications depend on how much time you spend there and the rules of both your old and new jurisdictions.
Due diligence before applying for a residency programme
Before committing to any visa or residency programme: (1) verify current programme status — rules change and some programmes have been suspended; (2) understand the minimum physical presence requirement to maintain the permit; (3) confirm the tax treatment of your specific income types; (4) check your home country's exit tax and any treaty provisions; (5) budget for professional fees — immigration lawyers, tax advisers, and local accountants are typically necessary for a clean transition.
Preguntas Frecuentes — Countries with Investor Visa Programs 2025
These terms are often used interchangeably, but technically: investor visas typically require an active investment in a business or job-creating activity; golden visas often allow passive investment (real estate, government bonds, funds). Some jurisdictions offer both pathways with different thresholds and processing times.
Thresholds vary widely: Portugal's fund investment option (€500,000), UAE (AED 2M for Golden Visa), Greece real estate (€250,000–€800,000 depending on location), Malta (€600,000–€750,000 for citizenship), Turkey (USD 400,000 real estate), Caribbean citizenship programmes (USD 100,000–$150,000 donation). Lower-cost investor residency is available in Panama and Paraguay.
Most investor visas lead to permanent residency after 5 years of maintained investment and minimum stay requirements. Some jurisdictions like Malta and Turkey offer accelerated citizenship pathways. The EU has placed pressure on member states regarding citizenship-for-investment, but residency programmes remain widely available.
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