Which countries still have active Golden Visa programs in 2026?

Several Golden Visa programmes remain active in 2026, though many have tightened thresholds or removed property as a qualifying investment. Current options:

• Property-based Golden Visas still available:
• Greece — €250,000 in most regions; €500,000 in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini (raised 2024)
• Cyprus — €300,000+ in new-build residential
• Hungary — €250,000+ in real-estate fund (not direct property)
• Malta — €700,000+ residential + government contribution
• Latvia — €250,000+ property
• Caribbean citizenship-by-investment — Saint Kitts ($325k), Dominica ($200k), Grenada ($270k), Antigua & Barbuda ($300k), Saint Lucia ($300k)

• Property removed from Golden Visa (recent):
• Spain — closed April 2025 (was €500,000 minimum)
• Portugal — closed October 2023 for real estate (other investment routes still open)
• Ireland — IIP closed February 2023

• Non-property investment routes (Golden Visa-equivalent):
• Portugal — €500k+ research/fund/cultural donation routes
• UAE — AED 2M property + investor visa (not technically "Golden Visa" but functionally similar)
• Italy — Investor Visa from €250k in startup / €500k in Italian company / €1M philanthropic

Each programme has different requirements around minimum stay, language, integration, and path to citizenship. Always work with a specialist immigration lawyer before committing.