Golden visa tracker
Residency through property: what's still open.
A quarterly snapshot of countries that offer residency or citizenship when you buy property. Last reviewed October 2026.
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| Country | Status | Minimum property | What you get | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Open | AED 2,000,000 (~US$545k) | 10-yr renewable residence | Off-plan and mortgaged property can qualify; 2-yr investor visa from AED 750k | modon.com |
| Greece | Open (tighter) | €800k prime areas / €400k elsewhere | 5-yr renewable residence | €250k only for conversions or listed-building restoration; single property, min 120 m²; no short-term letting | ibanet.org |
| Türkiye | Open | US$400,000 | Citizenship | Hold property 3 years | migronis.com |
| Cyprus | Open | €300,000 | Permanent residence | Requires €50k annual foreign income | armenian-lawyer.com |
| Malta | Open (residence only) | €375,000 purchase (or €14k/yr rent) + fees | Permanent residence (MPRP) | Citizenship-by-investment closed after EU court ruling | armenian-lawyer.com |
| Mauritius | Open | US$375,000 | Residence permit | Approved schemes only (PDS, Smart City, IRS/RES resale) | globallawexperts.com |
| Panama | Open (check) | US$300,000 | Qualified Investor residence | Reports say resale property may need US$500k from Sep 2026 — verify | panamahomerealty.com |
| Portugal | Closed to property | — | Fund/business routes only | Real estate route removed | armenian-lawyer.com |
| Spain | Closed | — | — | Programme ended 3 April 2025 | armenian-lawyer.com |
| Hungary | Open, no property route | — | Residence via €250k fund | Not property-based | armenian-lawyer.com |
Table 1. Compiled from adviser and law-firm summaries, Aug–Oct 2026. Programmes change without notice; always confirm on the official government website and with a licensed adviser. This is not immigration or legal advice.