Golden Visas & Residency by Investment — Verified, Current, Honest
The rules changed more in the last 18 months than in the previous decade: Spain closed, Malta’s citizenship route was struck down, Portugal doubled its citizenship timeline. Most guides online haven’t noticed. Every fact we publish carries a verification date and a primary source — and we’re one of the few advisories fluent in crypto-sourced wealth.
12 programs tracked
Every major golden visa and residency-by-investment program, in one comparison.
Dated verification
Every fact carries a “verified on” date and a primary source. Volatile programs are re-checked monthly.
Crypto-literate
From Bitcoin-exposed Portugal funds to source-of-funds files that pass compliance review.
Where do you want to invest?
Portugal
The €500k fund route, ~7 days/year presence — now a 7-10 year citizenship play.
Panama
Permanent residency in 30-90 days — the $300k window closes October 15, 2026.
Crypto Routes
The four real paths for crypto wealth in 2026 — and the myths to avoid.
Spain (closed)
The golden visa ended in 2025 — these are the routes that still work.
Greece · UAE · USA EB-5 · Italy · Malta · Cyprus · Hungary · Caribbean — all compared in the 2026 program table →
Tools: Which programs are still open? — live status tracker · What do they really cost? — interactive calculator
Latest analysis
- Dubai Golden Visa for Americans: What ‘Tax-Free’ Really Means for a US PassportAn AED 2M property buys Americans a 10-year UAE Golden Visa and 0% personal income tax locally — but a US passport is never fully tax-free. The honest 2026 guide.
- Panama Residency for Americans: Fast, Close, and on a DeadlineFor US citizens, Panama offers the Americas’ fastest permanent residency, a USD economy, and territorial tax — but the $300k route closes 15 October 2026. Here’s the American’s guide.
- Hungary Golden Visa for Americans: The €250k EU Base (and the Tax Catch to Know)Hungary’s Guest Investor Program gives US citizens an EU base from €250,000. Here’s how it works in 2026 — and the US-Hungary tax-treaty change most guides ignore.
- Golden Visa vs Digital Nomad Visa: Which Do You Actually Need in 2026?Capital vs income, presence rules, tax residency and citizenship paths — the honest framework for choosing between a golden visa and a digital nomad visa.
- Malta MPRP vs Cyprus PR (2026): Two Permanent Residencies, Compared HonestlyMalta MPRP vs Cyprus permanent residency in 2026: costs, Schengen access, family rules, income requirements — which Mediterranean PR actually fits you.
Planning a residency investment?
Tell us your goal, nationality and budget — we’ll give you an honest read on which program fits, including whether your source of funds will pass review. No guarantees, ever: anyone promising an approval is lying to you.