8 World’s Cheapest Golden Visas

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 13, 2023

What is a Golden Visa?

The Golden Visa allows for quick entry and additional perks such as prolonged visa-free stay and possibly citizenship. They are typically linked with the wealthy elite, however several countries provide cheap residency and citizenship possibilities through investment.

Hong Kong

With no investment necessary, you can secure residency for your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 18, as well as employment and study rights based on the chosen residence scheme.

St Lucia

With a minimum expenditure of INR 83,19,590, you can obtain citizenship and include our spouse, children under the age of 31, siblings under the age of 18, and parents aged 55 and above as dependents, as well as the option of dual citizenship.

Latvia

Gain visa-free Schengen entry, renewable resident permits with no minimum stay, and potential citizenship after 10 years of residency for about INR 69,69,733.

Montenegro

If you make wise investments, you will be able to live and work in Montenegro. Their golden visa program provides residency privileges as well as the possibility of citizenship.

Antigua and Barbuda

To qualify for an Antigua and Barbuda Golden visa, you must be beyond the age of 18 and make a substantial payment of about INR 83,18,960 or pick alternative investment options.

Austria

Invest roughly INR 35 lakh and enjoy free travel inside Austria, the EU, and the Schengen Area, as well as prospective citizenship after 10 years of stay.

Thailand

Thailand elite visa is available in several levels, each with its own set of VIP amenities. You can buy one for approximately 13 lakh and get a five-year multiple-entry visa that can be extended for up to one year per entry.

Grenada

Grenada's citizenship by investment program has two qualifying alternatives. A Grenada passport can be obtained in three to four months at an investment of INR 1,24,78,792.

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