Complete Guide
From Dubai's tax-free economy to Europe's Schengen zone — secure your future with a strategic residency investment.
Get Expert Advice — FreeThailand Privilege Card (formerly Thailand Elite) offers 5–20 year long-stay visas from 650,000 THB — the most affordable premium residency in Southeast Asia.
Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa offers a 10-year renewable visa for wealthy individuals, retirees, remote workers, and skilled professionals — with major tax advantages.
UAE's Golden Visa offers a 10-year renewable residency with zero personal income tax in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
Portugal's Golden Visa provides Schengen residency with minimal stay requirements, leading to EU citizenship and passport after just 5 years.
Greece's Golden Visa offers the most affordable entry point into European residency and Schengen zone access, starting at €250,000 in real estate.
Spain offers multiple residency pathways in 2026: the Non-Lucrative Visa (passive income), the Digital Nomad Visa with Beckham Law tax benefits, and the Golden Visa via financial investment.
Malta's Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) offers EU residency and Schengen access through a government-backed scheme, with a path to one of the world's strongest passports.
| Country | Min. Investment | Timeline | Schengen | Path to Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 650,000 THB (~$18,500) | 2–4 weeks | No | Not available |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand (LTR Visa) | Income-based / From $500,000 | 1–3 months | No | Not available |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai | AED 500,000 (~$136,000) | 1–3 months | No | Not standard (exceptional cases only) |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €500,000 | 6–12 months | ✅ Yes | 5 years |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | €250,000 | 3–6 months | ✅ Yes | 7 years |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | €0 (Non-Lucrative) / €1,000,000 (Golden Visa) | 1–6 months | ✅ Yes | 10 years |
| 🇲🇹 Malta (Residency) | €150,000 | 4–6 months | ✅ Yes | 5 years |