Top 3 Most In-Demand EU Golden Visas in the World

Highlights: Which are the top 3 Most In-Demand EU Golden Visas in the World

• The top 3 Europe's most in-demand Golden Visas programs are of Hungary, Greece, and Italy.
• The five best Golden Visa Programs worldwide are Hungary, Greece, Italy, the UAE, and Antigua and Barbuda.
• Golden visa program helps foreign nationals to acquire residency in exchange for investments.
• Europe's Golden Visa Program was introduced to attract many Americans, especially during COVID-19.

 

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Top EU Golden visas in the world

According to the financial findings, Hungary, Greece, and Italy have the most in-demand EU Golden visa programs. Golden Visa Programs allow foreign nationals to gain residency in countries that offer them in exchange for financial investments and requirements.

 

The top five Golden Visa Program consists of the following countries:

 

• Hungary
• Greece
• Italy
• The United Arab Emirates
• The Caribbean Islands Antigua and Barbuda

 

Top 3 countries that offer the Golden Visa program

 

Hungary

The Hungary Golden visa program was launched in 2013. It attracted foreign nationals and became the EU's favorite residency Investment program. Though the scheme was removed in 2017 and re-launched it on July 1, 2024, as a Guest Investor program.

 

From January 2013 till March 31, 2017, the Golden Visa Program has brought a total of €1.4 billion to Hungary.

 

Greece

Greece's Golden visa program is known for its benefits to foreign nationals. On September 1, 2024, was introduced with new changes such as:

 

• Increasing the minimum amount required for investments made through this scheme
• Mykonos, Santorini, and Thessaloniki, the minimum amount required for Golden Visa Investments will increase to €800,000
• Golden visa program will also be granted to Entrepreneurs, which will allow five-year residency by investing €250,000 in the country's start-ups

 

Italy

The Italy golden visa program is also known as the Investor Visa for Italy and it is also famous among foreign nationals planning to acquire residency in European countries through this program. Eligible foreign nationals can invest:

 

• €2 million in government bonds
• €500,000 in corporate bonds or shares
• €250,000 in innovative start-ups

 

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