Best Residency by Investment

Residence beyond property

Best residency by investment programmes beyond property

If you want residence without buying a home, the main open routes in 2026 are investment funds in Portugal from €500,000, start-up or company investment in Italy from €250,000, the US EB-5 programme from USD 800,000, and fund or company routes in the Gulf. Spain, Ireland and Australia have closed their investor visas, and Canada has paused its start-up visa.

Last checked 13 November 2026, published by Imago 77 Ltd

Best residency by investment advisers

Non-property routes involve funds, companies or government applications rather than a single purchase, so legal and tax advice matters more. We favour law firms and advisers who cover several countries and do not earn from selling the investment.

  1. 1. Fragomen

    Best for legal applications for the US, UK, Canada, Gulf and EU routes

    • Immigration law firm founded in New York in 1951
    • More than 70 offices and support in over 170 countries
    • More than 5,500 immigration professionals

    From the firm's published information, checked 13 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  2. 2. Henley & Partners

    Best for high-net-worth families planning across several countries

    • Formed in its current form in 1997
    • More than 70 offices, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Glyfada (Athens)
    • Member of the Investment Migration Council
    • Works only on residence and citizenship planning and does not sell property

    From the firm's published information, checked 13 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  3. 3. Global Citizen Solutions

    Best for the Portugal fund route and other European options

    • Founded in 2016
    • Member of the Investment Migration Council
    • Covers residency planning, citizenship planning and corporate services

    From the firm's published information, checked 13 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  4. 4. La Vida

    Best for uK-based investors comparing European routes and tax residency

    • Headquartered in London
    • Says it has more than 20 years of experience
    • Covers Portugal, Italy, Hungary, Latvia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and Panama

    From the firm's published information, checked 13 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  5. 5. Astons

    Best for eU, Caribbean and Gulf programmes in one place

    • Founded in London in 1989; head office now in Dubai
    • Offices in Dubai, Athens, Limassol, Malta, Istanbul and Fort Lauderdale
    • Also arranges property purchases, so it is not independent of the sale

    From the firm's published information, checked 13 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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