Asia Pacific
5 destinations
Singapore
Investment, employment and entrepreneurship
Match the route to your background
GIP permanent residence, work passes and founder support have separate criteria.
- Investor residence
- GIP business investment from SGD 10 million, with qualifying business credentials
- Work and founders
- EP, ONE Pass and GFP assess employment, talent or founder criteria separately
- Related services
- Family offices and VCCs are business or fund structures; formation does not grant immigration status
Singapore
Investment, employment and entrepreneurship
Match the route to your background
GIP permanent residence, work passes and founder support have separate criteria.
- Investor residence
- GIP business investment from SGD 10 million, with qualifying business credentials
- Work and founders
- EP, ONE Pass and GFP assess employment, talent or founder criteria separately
- Related services
- Family offices and VCCs are business or fund structures; formation does not grant immigration status
Hong Kong
Investment, talent and employment
New CIES from HKD 30 million
This investment threshold applies to New CIES, not to the separate talent routes.
- Net assets
- At least HKD 30 million in qualifying net assets throughout the preceding 6 months
- Other routes
- Separate assessment for QMAS, TTPS, professional employment and entrepreneurs
- Related services
- Family offices, OFCs and LPFs are business structures; immigration requires separate assessment
Hong Kong
Investment, talent and employment
New CIES from HKD 30 million
This investment threshold applies to New CIES, not to the separate talent routes.
- Net assets
- At least HKD 30 million in qualifying net assets throughout the preceding 6 months
- Other routes
- Separate assessment for QMAS, TTPS, professional employment and entrepreneurs
- Related services
- Family offices, OFCs and LPFs are business structures; immigration requires separate assessment
New Zealand AIP
Active Investor Plus · Investor residence
Investment from NZD 5 million
Qualifying investment under Growth. Application and other costs are additional.
- Two categories
- Growth: NZD 5 million over 3 years; Balanced: NZD 10 million over 5 years
- Family
- Partner and qualifying dependent children aged 24 or younger may be included
- Ongoing conditions
- Investment and presence conditions must be met before applying for a Permanent Resident Visa
New Zealand
Active Investor Plus · Investor residence
Investment from NZD 5 million
Qualifying investment under Growth. Application and other costs are additional.
- Two categories
- Growth: NZD 5 million over 3 years; Balanced: NZD 10 million over 5 years
- Family
- Partner and qualifying dependent children aged 24 or younger may be included
- Ongoing conditions
- Investment and presence conditions must be met before applying for a Permanent Resident Visa
South Korea public fund investment
Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business
Investment from KRW 1.5 billion
Ordinary investment route. Application and other costs are additional.
- Ordinary route
- F-2 residence, with eligibility for F-5 after 5 years of investment and other conditions
- High-value route
- From KRW 3 billion for conditional F-5 eligibility; maintain the investment for 5 years
- Family
- Spouse and qualifying unmarried children may apply
South Korea
Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business
Investment from KRW 1.5 billion
Ordinary investment route. Application and other costs are additional.
- Ordinary route
- F-2 residence, with eligibility for F-5 after 5 years of investment and other conditions
- High-value route
- From KRW 3 billion for conditional F-5 eligibility; maintain the investment for 5 years
- Family
- Spouse and qualifying unmarried children may apply
Malaysia My Second Home
MM2H · Long-term residence
Federal · Sabah · Sarawak
A long-term social visit pass with renewal conditions. It does not confer permanent residence.
- Eligibility
- Age, deposits and financial evidence vary by programme.
- Property
- Purchase is required for Federal and Sabah programmes; optional in Sarawak.
- Residence & family
- Stay requirements, dependant eligibility and work rights follow each programme’s rules.
Malaysia My Second Home
MM2H · Long-term residence
Federal · Sabah · Sarawak
A long-term social visit pass with renewal conditions. It does not confer permanent residence.
- Eligibility
- Age, deposits and financial evidence vary by programme.
- Property
- Purchase is required for Federal and Sabah programmes; optional in Sarawak.
- Residence & family
- Stay requirements, dependant eligibility and work rights follow each programme’s rules.
Middle East
1 destination
United Arab Emirates
Golden Residence · Property investment
Property from AED 2 million
Dubai property route threshold. Purchase charges and application costs are additional.
- Status
- Eligible investors may apply for 10-year renewable residence
- Family
- Family residence is subject to sponsorship and eligibility rules
- Ongoing conditions
- Renewal requires continuing eligibility; confirm the rules of the relevant emirate
United Arab Emirates
Golden Residence · Property investment
Property from AED 2 million
Dubai property route threshold. Purchase charges and application costs are additional.
- Status
- Eligible investors may apply for 10-year renewable residence
- Family
- Family residence is subject to sponsorship and eligibility rules
- Ongoing conditions
- Renewal requires continuing eligibility; confirm the rules of the relevant emirate
Europe
3 destinations
United Kingdom
Entrepreneur and specialist talent routes
Business plans or professional achievement
Innovator Founder and Global Talent have different eligibility criteria.
- Innovator Founder
- An innovative, viable and scalable business with approved endorsement
- Global Talent
- Assessment by field, endorsement or an eligible prestigious prize
- Next stage
- Extension and settlement each have route-specific requirements
United Kingdom
Entrepreneur and specialist talent routes
Business plans or professional achievement
Innovator Founder and Global Talent have different eligibility criteria.
- Innovator Founder
- An innovative, viable and scalable business with approved endorsement
- Global Talent
- Assessment by field, endorsement or an eligible prestigious prize
- Next stage
- Extension and settlement each have route-specific requirements
Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme · MPRP
Rent from EUR 14,000 per year
Alternatively, buy a qualifying home from EUR 375,000. Government payments are additional.
- Government payments
- EUR 60,000 administration, EUR 37,000 contribution and EUR 2,000 donation; dependant and other charges vary
- Assets
- Total and financial-asset requirements and due diligence apply
- Ongoing conditions
- Retain qualifying housing for 5 years, then maintain a home and applicable insurance
Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme · MPRP
Rent from EUR 14,000 per year
Alternatively, buy a qualifying home from EUR 375,000. Government payments are additional.
- Government payments
- EUR 60,000 administration, EUR 37,000 contribution and EUR 2,000 donation; dependant and other charges vary
- Assets
- Total and financial-asset requirements and due diligence apply
- Ongoing conditions
- Retain qualifying housing for 5 years, then maintain a home and applicable insurance
Cyprus
Investor permanent residence · New homes
Property from EUR 300,000
First-sale residential property threshold, excluding VAT and other costs.
- Income
- At least EUR 50,000 annual overseas income, increased for spouse and dependants
- Family
- Spouse and children meeting age, study and dependency conditions may qualify
- Ongoing conditions
- Maintain qualifying investment; 2 years of continuous absence may end the permit
Cyprus
Investor permanent residence · New homes
Property from EUR 300,000
First-sale residential property threshold, excluding VAT and other costs.
- Income
- At least EUR 50,000 annual overseas income, increased for spouse and dependants
- Family
- Spouse and children meeting age, study and dependency conditions may qualify
- Ongoing conditions
- Maintain qualifying investment; 2 years of continuous absence may end the permit