Five East Asian economies offer investment-based residency, but each program carries distinct costs, limitations, and long-term settlement prospects. All five are getting more expensive.
While Western Europe raises golden visa prices and closes programs, three Western Balkan countries are building some of the continent’s most affordable investor residency pathways.
Most cheap residency lists mix passive investments with active business visas. This one covers only programs where you park capital and walk away. Eleven options, four continents, one EU golden visa, all $100,000 or less.
These 28 rules cover everything from passport diversification and tax residency planning to asset protection and location-independent income, practical principles for anyone building a life across borders.
Foreign property purchases are cooling in Greece as golden visa investors shift to renovating idle properties to qualify at the €250,000 threshold.
CBI isn’t the only way to get a new citizenship fast. James Nuveen outlines the six ways to qualify for another citizenship within two years.