Your definitive guide to Golden Visa and Residency in Europe

Thinking about residency through investment? Our Golden Visa Guide explains how the major programs work in Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Malta. Learn who qualifies, the latest investment routes, processing times, fees and documents. We also cover property strategies, family inclusion, tax considerations, renewal rules and paths to permanent residency or citizenshipโ€”so you can choose the right program with confidence.

What youโ€™ll learn:

  • Country-by-country comparison: minimum investments, routes, fees and timelines
  • Eligibility rules for main applicants and dependants
  • Property investment options, due diligence and common pitfalls
  • Application steps: documents, bank/KYC, biometrics and approvals
  • Tax, residency and physical-presence requirements
  • Renewal, PR/citizenship pathways and exit strategies

The Golden Visa Guide from Your Overseas Home is a free, independent resource trusted by thousands of international buyers. Use it to shortlist the right program, prepare your application and move forward with clarity..

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Everything you need to compare Golden Visa programs

Clear guidance on Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Maltaโ€”eligibility, investments, timelines, tax and long-term options.

Country comparison

See minimum investments, qualifying routes, fees and processing times across Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Malta.

Eligibility & dependants

Understand who qualifies, age limits, financial means, clean record checks and how to include family members.

Property investment

Explore permitted property routes, due diligence, valuations and common pitfalls when investing for residency.

Timeline & documents

Follow each step: KYC, bank setup, source-of-funds, notarisation, biometrics and approvalsโ€”plus realistic timelines.

Tax, presence & benefits

Learn tax basics, physical-presence rules, healthcare access and how benefits apply to spouses and children.

Renewal, PR & citizenship

Plan renewals, track investment-holding periods and understand routes to permanent residency or citizenship.

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