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.

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New Zealand

Oceania

Investor

New Zealand Investor 1

Our score
3.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Costa Rica

Latin America

Investor

Costa Rica Inversionista (Investor) Residency

Our score
3.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

65 wks

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewable
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Mauritius

Africa

Investor

Mauritius Occupation Permit (Investor)

Our score
3.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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South Korea

Asia

Investor

South Korea Investment Visa (D-8)

Our score
2.9out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

1-17 wks

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Ecuador

Latin America

Investor

Ecuador Investor Visa

Our score
2.9out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$482/mo

Processing

1-52 wks

Duration

24 mo

Renewable
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Paraguay

Latin America

Investor

Paraguay Investor Residency

Our score
2.7out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

2-39 wks

Duration

120 mo

Renewable
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Colombia

Latin America

Investor

Colombia Business Investor Visa (M-6)

Our score
2.6out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

2-6 wks

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Australia

Oceania

Investor

Australia Business Innovation and Investment Visa (188)

Our score
2.6out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

48 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Kuwait

Middle East

Investor

Kuwait Residency by Investment

Our score
2.6out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$2,600/mo

Processing

Not specified

Duration

180 mo

Dependents OK
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United States

North America

Investor

US EB-5 Investor Visa

Our score
2.4out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

24 mo

→ PRDependents OK
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Japan

Asia

Investor

Japan Business Manager Visa

Our score
2.4out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Singapore

Asia

Investor

Singapore Global Investor Programme

Our score
2.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

60 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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New Zealand

Oceania

Investor

New Zealand Investor Visa (Investor 2)

Our score
2.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

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Colombia

Latin America

Investor

Colombia Real Estate Investor Visa (M-10)

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

2-104 wks

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Hungary

Europe

Investor

Hungary Guest Investor Visa

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

4-8 wks

Duration

120 mo

→ PRDependents OK
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Oman

Middle East

Investor

Oman Investor Residency

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

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Andorra

Europe

Investor

Andorra Active Residency (Investor)

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

12 wks

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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New Zealand

Oceania

Investor

New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP)

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

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Luxembourg

Europe

Investor

Luxembourg Investor Residence

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

3 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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