Residency by Investment
October 16, 2025 2025-11-24 7:57Residency by Investment
RESIDENCY
BY INVESTMENT
Feathers Consultancy provides tailored Residency by Investment programs for individuals and families seeking to obtain long-term or permanent residency in a foreign country through qualified investments. These investments may include real estate acquisitions, government bonds, or contributions to approved economic projects.
Our Residency By Investment programs grant access to world-class healthcare, education, and lifestyle benefits, along with the ability to live, work, and travel freely within eligible regions. In many cases, residency can also serve as a pathway to citizenship after fulfilling the required criteria.
We partner with government-approved agencies and international associates to ensure applications are handled in full compliance with legal requirements. From program selection and document preparation to submission and approval, Feathers Consultancy offers a professional, transparent, and efficient service experience.
The USA Green Card by Investment is offered through the EB-5 Immigrant investor Program, which provides a direct pathway to permanent residency for foreign investors. To qualify, you must invest $800,000 in a project within a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) (rural/high-unemployment zones) or $1,050,000 in other areas. Your investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
- Processing Time: More than 24 Months*
- Residency Conditions: Must stay in USA for minimum 30 months within a 5 years period and shouldn’t be out of USA for more than 12 months in a continuous stretch.
Benefits:
This program covers you, your spouse, and children under 21, granting permanent residency and opening doors to U.S. citizenship after five years.
Canada Residency by Investment offers pathways for entrepreneurs and investors to gain permanent residency while contributing to the country’s economy.
Start-Up Visa Program (SUV): Perfect for innovative entrepreneurs, this program lets you launch a business in Canada with backing from a Designated Organization (venture capital, angel investors, or business incubators).
- Minimum investment: CAD $75,000 – $200,000
- Language Proficiency: CLB 5 in English/French
- Settlement Funds: As per government guidelines.
- Benefits: It allows up to 5 co-founders of a startup to apply together, and you can even relocate with a work permit while awaiting PR approval. Bonus: PR is yours—even if the startup doesn’t succeed.
For passive investors, you’ll need a net worth of CAD $2 million and invest CAD $1.2 million in a government-approved fund (refundable after 5 years). No active management required, but you must intend to settle in Quebec.
Provinces like British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba offer investor streams for individuals starting or investing in businesses locally. Net worth and investment requirements vary by province.
These programs open doors to residency while enabling you to build businesses, create jobs, and enjoy Canada’s high quality of life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or investor, there’s a path for you!
Greece provides a residency-by-investment scheme, referred to as the Golden Visa, enabling non-EU nationals to acquire a residence permit through substantial investment in real estate.
- Minimum Investment: €250,000 in real estate.
- Processing Time: 4-6 months.
- Residency Conditions: No minimum stay requirement.
- Benefits: Renewable 5 year residency permit, access to Schengen visa-free travel, and inclusion of spouse and dependent children, Visa-free Travel Within the Schengen Area, Potential Rental Income from renting out properties and Pathway to Citizenship after 7 years of residency, with language proficiency and integration requirements.
The Greece Golden Visa program offers a relatively straightforward process and attractive benefits, making it a popular choice for investors seeking residency in the EU.
Portugal’s Golden Visa program offers flexible investment options for non-EU citizens seeking residency. The program has undergone changes, shifting focus from real estate investments to other areas.
- Investment Options:
- Investment Fund: €500,000 in regulated Portuguese funds with potential returns.
- Scientific Research Contribution: €500,000.
- Cultural Donation: €250,000 donation to support arts, culture or national heritage.
- Processing Time: 8-12 months.
- Residency Conditions: Stay of up to 7 days per year.
- Benefits: Path to citizenship within 5 years, attractive tax benefits including a 20% tax rate on income earned in Portugal, Visa-free Travel Within the Schengen Area, and the freedom to reside, work, or study anywhere within the European Union.
The Portugal D2 Visa is a residency visa designed for non-EU entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent service providers who want to start or expand a business in Portugal.
- Minimum Investment: No investment requirement; but must have sufficient funds to start your business and must have savings to cover annual living expenses €10,440 for yourself, €5,220 for a spouse and €3,132 per child.
- Processing Time: 8-12 months.
- Residency Conditions: Reside in Portugal for most of the year, typically at least 183 days annually, to maintain your residency.
- Benefits: After 5 years of residency, can apply for Portuguese Citizenship or Permanent Residency, Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area, attractive tax benefits including a 20% tax rate on income earned in Portugal
The Portugal D7 Visa is a residence visa designed for non-EU citizens who have a stable passive income, allowing them to live in Portugal.
- Minimum Investment: No investment requirement; but must have at least €870/month in passive income (e.g., pensions, rental income, dividends, or royalties). For a spouse, add 50% (€435/month), and for each child, add 30% (€261/month). You also need €10,440 in savings deposited in a Portuguese bank account.
- Processing Time: 4 – 6 months.
- Residency Conditions: Reside in Portugal for most of the year, typically at least 183 days annually, to maintain your residency.
- Benefits: Visa-free travel across the Schengen area, access to public healthcare and educations system and eligible for citizenship after 5 years.
The D7 Visa is ideal for retirees, remote workers, or individuals with passive income streams who want to live in Portugal.
Comprehensive Residency Package
Malta Residency by Investment offers a pathway to European residency through its Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP).
- Investment Option 1: Invest €375,000 in real estate + €60,000 government contribution + €2,000 donation.
- Investment Option 2: Lease a property for at least €14,000 per annum for five years + €37,000 government contribution + €2,000 donation.
- Processing Time: 6-8 months.
- Residency Conditions: Lifetime residency from the date of investment.
- Benefits: English-speaking environment, Access to European healthcare and education, Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, No requirement to take language proficiency tests and Citizenship eligibility after 7 years.
Vibrant Mediterranean Residency
Spain’s residency by investment program, also known as the Golden Visa, offers non-EU citizens a pathway to residency in exchange for significant investments in the country.
Although the program officially ended on April 4, 2025, comparable options are still available, such as the Portugal Golden Visa and Greece Golden Visa.
- Minimum Investment: €500,000 in real estate or €1,000,000 in bank deposits.
- Processing Time: 8-12 months.
- Residency Conditions: No minimum stay requirement.
- Benefits: Renewable 5-year residency permit, Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, access to healthcare and education, and citizenship eligibility after 10 years.
Streamlined Real Estate Fund Investment
Hungary offers a residency-by-investment program through its Golden Visa scheme, which allows non-EU citizens to obtain a 10-year residence permit in exchange for investing in real estate funds.
The Hungarian Golden Visa program is an attractive option for those seeking residency in the EU, with a relatively straightforward process and flexible requirements.
- Minimum Investment: €250,000 in approved real estate funds.
- Processing Time: 4–6 months.
- Residency Conditions: Minimal stay required.
- Benefits: Fast processing time, Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, Ability to live, work, and study in Hungary, Potential pathway to permanent residency and citizenship and No requirement to reside in Hungary permanently
Hungary offers a residency-by-investment program through company establishment, allowing non-EU citizens to obtain a residence permit by starting or investing in a Hungarian company.
- Minimum Investment: No minimum investment requirement, but you must demonstrate sufficient funds to operate a business.
- Processing Time: 3 – 4 months.
- Residency Conditions: Must reside maximum time in Hungary and start your business as install permit is for 1 years which will be renewed annually.
- Benefits: Low Corporate Tax 9%, Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, Access to the European market and banking system, Spouse and children can join after the first year, Apply for Permanent Residency after 3 years and citizenship after 8 years.
This program offers a relatively straightforward path to residency in Hungary, with opportunities for business growth and travel within the Schengen Area.
Australia offers residency by investment through its Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP), which comprises several streams tailored to entrepreneurs and investors.
Investor Stream: Investors must invest AUD 2.5 million into compliant investments, such as venture capital funds, and maintain residency in Australia for a minimum of two years during the visa’s validity.
Significant Investor Stream: This stream necessitates an investment of AUD 5 million, with reduced residency requirements of only 40 days per year.
Entrepreneur Stream: This stream allows entrepreneurs to secure AUD 200,000 in funding from a state or territory government to develop a business concept. These visas typically commence as provisional (valid for a maximum of five years) and can transition to permanent residency upon the fulfillment of investment and residency requirements. Citizenship is attainable after holding permanent residency for one year and meeting a four-year total residency period.
Innovator Founder Visa:
The Innovator Founder Visa is designed for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas who want to establish their company in the UK. It’s a streamlined pathway to residency for those who can contribute to the UK’s economy through unique and scalable ventures.
Key Details
Eligibility: Must have a business idea that is innovative, viable, and scalable, endorsed by an approved UK endorsing body.
Investment Requirement: No minimum investment required (unlike previous versions), but funding may be necessary to execute your business plan.
Visa Duration: Granted for 3 years, with the option to extend or apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 3 years.
Family Inclusion: Spouse and children under 18 can join you as dependents.
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