Golden Visa investment requirements vary by country. Portugal requires a minimum of €500,000 in investment funds, Greece requires €250,000 in real estate (increasing to €500,000 in popular areas), Italy requires €250,000 in Italian companies or €2 million in government bonds, and other countries have their own thresholds. The investment must typically be maintained for a minimum period, usually 5 years.
Browse all answers in our Golden Visa FAQs for Americans and Canadians, covering Portugal, Greece, and Italy residency, citizenship timelines, and investments from 250,000 euros.
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