Short answer: golden visas usually require ownership or a real right the law expressly accepts. Ordinary leases, even 10-year ones, often do not count as the “investment”. Follow statutory wording.
Long Lease vs Freehold for Golden Visa
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Most require ownership or a statute-defined real right.
FAQ
99-year lease OK?
Only if the law expressly accepts it.
Hotel fractional ownership?
Eligibility doubtful — confirm case by case.
Surface rights?
Only if civil and immigration law recognise them.