An investor visa grants residence to individuals who invest a qualifying amount of capital in a destination country. It is a residence-by-investment route, not a short-stay business visa, and the investment thresholds and conditions are set strictly by each country.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Updated 2026-09-15
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Destination
Passport
Purpose
Obtaining residence by making a qualifying capital investment in the country.
Who it’s for
High-net-worth individuals willing to invest the required amount and meet source-of-funds rules.
How you apply
Embassy or in-country residence application with detailed investment and source-of-funds evidence.
How Krosz helps
Krosz can help you understand the general investor visa landscape and point you to specialist legal advice. We do not provide investment, tax or legal counsel and are not a government authority.
Destinations
Researched from official immigration sources. Each country has its own detailed guide.
UAE Golden Visa (Golden Residence) for Investors - Real Estate and Public/Non-Real-Estate Investment routes
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI / Golden Residence Permit) - investment fund route
Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa) - Migration Code Art. 100
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Residence Permit for Guest Investors (Guest Investor Program)
Investor Visa for Italy (Visto per investitori)
Active Investor Plus Visa (Growth and Balanced categories)
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen category
Global Investor Programme (GIP) - Singapore Permanent Residence
Figures come from each country's official immigration source, linked on every guide. Always confirm before applying.
Overview
An investor visa is a residence permit granted in exchange for a qualifying investment — often in government bonds, a business, real estate, or a dedicated investment fund. It is a long-stay residence route, not a short business visit.
It is designed for individuals who can commit substantial capital and meet strict source-of-funds and due-diligence checks. The investment must usually be maintained for a defined period to keep the residence.
Each country sets its own threshold, qualifying asset classes, job-creation requirements and path to permanent residence. There is no universal investor visa; rules differ widely.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, destination and circumstances — always confirm for your exact case.
Activities
Residence
Living in the country as a resident under the investment.
Managing the investment
Holding and managing the qualifying investment.
Travel in and out
Entering and leaving as a resident.
Family inclusion
Including dependants in many programmes (rules vary).
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient validity and blank pages.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed residence/investor application.
Source-of-funds proof
Detailed, lawful evidence of the investment capital's origin.
Investment plan
Documentation of the qualifying investment (bonds, business, fund).
Due-diligence file
Clean-record evidence, police clearance, background checks.
Business/financial records
Business and financial history supporting the investment.
Process
Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Choose the programme
Compare countries' thresholds, asset classes and residence paths.
Prove source of funds
Document the lawful origin of the investment capital in detail.
Make the investment
Execute the qualifying investment per the programme rules.
Submit the residence application
Apply with investment proof, due-diligence and identity documents.
Due diligence & processing
The authority runs background and source-of-funds checks.
Residence granted
Receive residence, subject to maintaining the investment.
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Comparison
| Point of comparison | Investor Visa | Entrepreneur / Startup Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Basis | Passive capital investment | Active company building |
| Threshold | High fixed capital threshold | Lower capital, focused on the business idea |
| Role | Investor, not necessarily running the business | Founder actively running the venture |
| Key document | Source-of-funds + investment proof | Business plan + company incorporation |
Be prepared
Practical
FAQ
About the Investor Visa, answered by Krosz visa experts.
A residence permit granted in exchange for a qualifying capital investment in the country, subject to strict source-of-funds and due-diligence checks.
There is no universal amount. Each country sets its own threshold and qualifying asset classes. Confirm the figure for your chosen programme.
No. An investor visa usually grants residence; citizenship, if available, is a separate later step under that country's rules.
An investor visa is based on passive capital investment; an entrepreneur visa is based on actively building a company with a lower capital focus.
Many programmes include dependants, but rules vary by country. Check the specific programme.
Yes. Source-of-funds evidence is central and heavily scrutinised; unclear origin is a common refusal reason.
Usually not before the required holding period ends; withdrawing early can cancel the residence.
Krosz can help you understand the landscape and point you to specialist legal advice. We do not provide investment, tax or legal counsel.
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