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Countries with Golden Visa / Investment Visa Programs
Golden visas let you buy your way to residency — and sometimes citizenship — through property purchases, fund investments, or business creation. These programs are especially popular with expats who want a Plan B passport or tax-efficient base. Here's every country with an active investment visa program.
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Countries
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Zero CGT
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Golden Visa
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Foreigner property OK
Ireland
Golden VisaEnglish-speaking EU hub with world-class tech salaries, Atlantic coastal charm, and a clear path to an EU passport
Italy
Golden VisaStunning beauty, world-class food, rich history, and a growing digital nomad scene with the Flat Tax regime
Turkey
Golden VisaIstanbul bridges Europe and Asia — world-class food, 42 JCI hospitals, a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa, and your dollar goes remarkably far
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