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Investment residency in 2026: profile first, programme second
Eight investment-residence programmes, one dated table and official sources. Tell us your budget, passport and goal — we show which programmes are actually open to you before you talk to a fund or a broker.
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8 programmes at a glance
Compare all programmes →| Country | Min investment | RU/BY passports | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €500,000 | Not excluded by law; enhanced AML / source-of-funds checks. Bank and fund practice variesbeing verified | |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | €250,000 | Suspended for RU/BY citizens, including RU/BY dual nationals | |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | €250,000 (exceptions only) | New applications by RU/BY nationals suspended (Ministry Circular 1/2026)being verified | |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | — closed | n/a | |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | US$500,000 invested in Thailand + US$1M global assets | Not excludedbeing verified | |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | AED 2,000,000 | being verified | being verified |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | €250,000 | being verified | being verified |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | Assets €500K (incl. €150K liquid) + housing + contributions | RU/BY applications currently not accepted (Residency Malta)being verified | being verified |
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Not legal advice. Rules change — verify with the official source.
Programme pages
🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Visa (ARI) 2026: €500K fund route
The fund route from €500,000, what was abolished, and the new 10-year citizenship rule (Lei Orgânica 1/2026). Official sources. Free route match.
Read🇮🇹 Italy Investor Visa 2026: thresholds and eligibility
Startup €250K, company €500K, bonds €2M, donation €1M. Process and RU/BY suspension explained with official sources. Free route match.
Read🇬🇷 Greece Golden Visa 2026: thresholds by area
Location-based thresholds and the €250K conversion exception explained. Checked Oct 2026. Free route match.
Read🇪🇸 Spain's golden visa is closed — what works instead
Spain abolished its golden visa on 3 April 2025. Here are the residence routes that still work for investors and wealthy families.
Read🇹🇭 Thailand LTR & Privilege: programmes aren't interchangeable
$500K Thai investment + $1M assets, 10-year visa. How LTR differs from Thailand Privilege. Official BOI source.
Read🇦🇪 UAE Golden Visa through property (AED 2M)
10-year UAE residence through AED 2M property: rules, off-plan, mortgages. Free route match.
Read🇭🇺 Hungary Guest Investor programme
Hungary's guest investor residence: €250K fund or €1M donation, and why the €500K property option was withdrawn. Free route match.
Read🇲🇹 Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Malta MPRP: property, contribution and timeline explained. Free route match.
ReadFAQ
Which golden visas are still open in 2026?
Portugal (funds only), Italy (not for RU/BY), Greece (not for RU/BY), Hungary (fund or donation), Malta MPRP (not for RU/BY), the UAE (AED 2M property) and Thailand LTR. Spain closed its golden visa on 3 April 2025.
Which golden visas are open to Russian passports?
Portugal (ARI) and Thailand (LTR) do not exclude RU/BY citizens by law, though banks and funds run enhanced source-of-funds checks. Italy suspended its Investor Visa for RU/BY; Greece and Malta currently do not accept new RU/BY applications (being verified). The UAE and Hungary are being verified.
What is the cheapest golden visa in 2026?
On paper Hungary (€250,000 fund units), Italy (€250,000 startup) and Greece (€250,000 conversion exception) start lowest. In practice Greece's €250K tier is narrow and Italy is closed to RU/BY, so the realistic floor depends on your passport.
Does buying property still give EU residence?
Among the EU programmes we track, Greece is the only one where buying property is itself the qualifying investment. Malta MPRP requires buying or renting a home on top of government contributions. Portugal removed property in 2023, Spain closed its golden visa in 2025 and Hungary withdrew its property option before launch.
Is this legal advice?
No. Emigro compares migration features of investment programmes with official sources and dates. Rules change — verify with the official source and a licensed lawyer before moving money.
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