19+ Investor Visas Compared (2026)

Investor visas target high-net-worth individuals who make a substantial capital investment in the host country. Options include business investments, real estate purchases, or government securities. These visas often come with faster processing and a direct path to permanent residency.

Showing 19 investor visas

New Zealand

Oceania

Investor

New Zealand Investor 1

3.3
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Costa Rica

Latin America

Investor

Costa Rica Inversionista (Investor) Residency

3.3
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

65 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Mauritius

Africa

Investor

Mauritius Occupation Permit (Investor)

3.2
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Ecuador

Latin America

Investor

Ecuador Investor Visa

2.9
score
Admin ease 2.0/5

Min Income

$482/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 1.75yrRenewableDependents OK
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South Korea

Asia

Investor

South Korea Investment Visa (D-8)

2.9
score
Admin ease 2.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Paraguay

Latin America

Investor

Paraguay Investor Residency

2.7
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

—

Processing

13 wks–39 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

120 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Colombia

Latin America

Investor

Colombia Business Investor Visa (M-6)

2.6
score
Admin ease 2.3/5

Min Income

—

Processing

2 wks–6 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Kuwait

Middle East

Investor

Kuwait Residency by Investment

2.6
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$2,600/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

180 mo

Dependents OK
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Australia

Oceania

Investor

Australia Business Innovation and Investment Visa (188)

2.6
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

48 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Japan

Asia

Investor

Japan Business Manager Visa

2.4
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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United States

North America

Investor

US EB-5 Investor Visa

2.4
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

24 mo

→ PRDependents OK
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New Zealand

Oceania

Investor

New Zealand Investor Visa (Investor 2)

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

→ PR in 4yrDependents OK
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Singapore

Asia

Investor

Singapore Global Investor Programme

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

60 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Hungary

Europe

Investor

Hungary Guest Investor Visa

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.8/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

120 mo

→ PRDependents OK
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Colombia

Latin America

Investor

Colombia Real Estate Investor Visa (M-10)

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.6/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Luxembourg

Europe

Investor

Luxembourg Investor Residence

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

3 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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New Zealand

Oceania

Investor

New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP)

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Not rated

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Andorra

Europe

Investor

Andorra Active Residency (Investor)

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Oman

Middle East

Investor

Oman Investor Residency

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Not rated

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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