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Europe & Latin America Residency
Obtain residence or permanent residence in an EU country, Panama or Paraguay through investment — mostly with no need to relocate.
Europe & Latin America Residency: the routes at a glance
Europe’s golden visa and permanent residence programmes give investors residence or permanent residence in an EU country, with visa-free travel across the Schengen Area; several have no stay requirement, making them a good second status for a family. Panama’s Qualified Investor programme grants permanent residence directly through US-dollar assets, with territorial taxation; Paraguay’s investor route lets you apply for permanent residence directly once a qualifying investment, such as USD 200,000 in real estate, earns the investor certificate.
Europe & Latin America Residency: routes compared
| Programme | Investment / main requirement | Status gained | Typical time | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal Golden Visa (Fund Investment) | EUR 500,000 (qualifying fund) | Residence; permanent residence after five years | Usually about 1.5–3 years | EU residence without relocating |
| Greece Golden Visa | From EUR 250,000 (by area) | Five-year residence, renewable; PR after 5 years living there | Depends on processing | Schengen residence through property |
| Cyprus Permanent Residency | EUR 300,000 (new-build home) | Permanent residence | Usually about 2–6 months | Permanent residence in an EU country directly |
| Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) | Buy from EUR 375,000 or rent, plus government fees of EUR 99,000 | Permanent residence | Depends on due diligence | Three generations wanting EU permanent residence |
| Panama Qualified Investor Permanent Residency | New-build property from USD 300,000 | Permanent residence | Statutory processing about 15 + 30 working days | Permanent residence in the Americas through US-dollar assets |
| Paraguay Investor Permanent Residency | From USD 70,000 (real estate USD 200,000) | Permanent residence | Generally about 3–4 months | A lower-cost permanent residence in South America |
Information as at September 2026, for reference only; actual requirements are subject to each government’s latest announcements.
How to choose
Which route suits you?
- No need to relocateThe Portugal or Greece Golden Visa, with minimal stay requirements.
- Permanent residence directlyCyprus, Malta, Panama or Paraguay.
- Three generations togetherMalta, which can include parents and grandparents.
Europe & Latin America Residency
All programmes
European investment residencePortugal Golden Visa (Fund Investment)Obtain Portuguese residence through a qualifying fund investment, with minimal stay requirements and free travel across the Schengen Area.Explore the programmeEuropean investment residenceGreece Golden VisaObtain five-year renewable Greek residence through real estate, with no stay requirement and free travel across the Schengen Area.Explore the programmeEuropean investment residenceCyprus Permanent ResidencyBuy a new-build home and show a stable income to obtain permanent residence in an EU member state directly.Explore the programmeEuropean investment residenceMalta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)Buy or rent a property and pay the government fees, and your whole family obtains permanent residence in an EU member state.Explore the programmeAmericas investment residencePanama Qualified Investor Permanent ResidencyObtain Panamanian permanent residence directly through real estate, securities or a fixed deposit — no temporary residence first.Explore the programmeAmericas investment residenceParaguay Investor Permanent ResidencyObtain the foreign investor certificate (CIE) with a qualifying investment such as USD 200,000 in real estate, and apply for Paraguayan permanent residence directly — no temporary residence first.Explore the programme
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FAQ
Can a golden visa lead to citizenship?
Portugal generally requires ten years of legal residence before applying for citizenship; the other countries each have their own residence requirements, assessed case by case.
Do I need to live there?
Portugal requires 7 days in the first year, then 14 days every two years; Greece and Malta have no minimum stay; Cyprus and Panama generally require a visit every two years; Paraguayan permanent residence can be lost after more than three consecutive years abroad without good reason.
Can I work there?
Residence or permanent residence does not necessarily include the right to take up employment; it depends on each country’s rules.
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