Investor visas — residence by investment routes

Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP — closed)

Historic golden-visa equivalent; closed to new applications from 15 February 2023.

Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment)

Residence-by-investment route; real-estate and capital-transfer pathways were closed in October 2023, but fund-investment and other options remain.

Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025)

Residence-by-investment route announced to end on 3 April 2025; residual queries reference historical rules.

UAE Golden Visa

10-year renewable residence visa for investors, entrepreneurs, and outstanding talent across professional categories.

UAE Investor / Partner residence visa

Residence for business owners and partners holding qualifying shares in UAE companies.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Permanent residence through investment in a new US commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs.

E-2 Treaty Investor

Non-immigrant treaty investor visa for nationals of countries with a qualifying treaty of commerce and navigation with the US.