Residency & citizenship 2026
Property-based residency programmes at a glance
Which countries grant residency or citizenship through real estate, and which have closed their doors
Active programmes
๐ฌ๐ทGreeceGolden Visa
Residence
โฌ250K โ 800K
5 yrs (renew.)
โฌ800K in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini. No Airbnb. Min 120 mยฒ property
๐น๐ทTurkeyCitizenship
Passport
$400,000
6โ8 months
3-year hold. Payment via Turkish bank. GEDAล valuation required
Residence
~$545,000
10 years
Freehold zones only. AED 2M minimum. No path to citizenship
๐ฌ๐ชGeorgiaResidence permit
Residence
$150,000
1 yr (renew.)
Market valuation, not contract price. Raised from $100K (March 2026)
Closed / restricted
Ended
โฌ500,000
3 Apr 2025
Property no longer grants residency. Alternatives: Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative Visa
๐ต๐นPortugalGolden Visa
No housing
โฌ250K+
5 years
Funds, culture, science only. Direct property route closed since 2023