The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a U.S. government–regulated route for investors and their families to obtain permanent residency (Green Card) by investing in a qualifying commercial enterprise and creating jobs in the United States. It offers a structured path to long-term U.S. residence and, eventually, eligibility to apply for citizenship.  

The Portugal Golden Visa is a five-year residency-by-investment program for non-EU nationals. By making a qualifying investment in Portugal’s economy, investors and their families receive a residence permit with Schengen access and a potential long-term path to permanent residency or citizenship, subject to legal and language requirements. 

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants non-EU investors and their families permanent residency rights in Malta in return for a combination of property, contributions, and financial suitability. It offers a stable EU base, Schengen access, and long-term residence without requiring full relocation. 

The Greece Golden Visa is a residence-by-investment program granting non-EU nationals a 5-year renewable residence permit in exchange for qualifying investments, primarily in Greek real estate. It offers Schengen access and a flexible presence requirement, with new pricing tiers applying from recent reforms. 

The Latvia Residence by Investment Program (often referred to as the Latvian Golden Visa) grants temporary residence permits to non-EU investors who make specific investments in real estate, bank deposits, government securities, or Latvian companies. It is a relatively cost-efficient entry point into the EU and Schengen Area.