Short answer: with around USD 1 million, options widen considerably: US EB-5 (from USD 800,000) for a green card, European or Middle Eastern residence and PR, or a residence combined with a passport.
Choosing by goal
| Goal | Option | Minimum investment |
|---|---|---|
| US green card, children at US universities | US EB-5 | USD 800,000 (TEA project) |
| EU permanent residence | Malta PR | Buy EUR 375,000 or rent, plus government fees |
| European residence, citizenship later | Portugal Golden Visa | Fund EUR 500,000 |
| Low-tax environment | UAE Golden Visa | Property from AED 2,000,000 |
| Canadian PR | New Brunswick | Invest CAD 150,000 (net worth CAD 500,000) |
| Taiwan PR (foreign passport) | APRC by investment | NT$15,000,000 |
Combining two statuses
Many families split the budget across two statuses, for example:
- European residence + Caribbean passport: a Greece Golden Visa with a Dominican or Grenadian passport.
- Asian residence + second passport: MM2H with a CBI passport.
Combinations cover both where you live and how you travel — but watch each one’s stay and holding rules.
Points to note
- EB-5 funds must be at risk, so vet the project and exit terms.
- The EB-5 amount will be indexed to inflation from 2027, so timing matters.
- Total cost includes government fees, taxes and legal fees — leave room in the budget.