World's priciest golden visas: Trump's $5M ranks second

Al Bawaba

24-03-2025

Published March 24th, 2025 - 04:17 GMT
ALBAWABA – Last month, US President Donald Trump announced that golden visas would be offered to foreigners for $5 million, granting them the right to live and work in the United States. In this article, we will explore the world's priciest golden visas and where Trump's $5 million visa ranks. Also Read UAE Golden Visa new rules, you might be eligible! US citizenship for $5M
US President Donald Trump announced that he will offer wealthy foreigners and investors a 'Gold Card' for $5 million, granting them the right to live, work, and obtain US citizenship.'We're going to be selling a gold card. You have a green card. This is a gold card. We're going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that's going to give you green card privileges, plus it's going to be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,' Trump stated.
Trump added that millions of cards will be available for citizenship, with sales potentially starting soon. A walk through the world's priciest golden visas
1. Singapore Global Investor ProgramSingapore's Global Investor Program tops the list, priced at approximately $7.78 million. This program is the most expensive globally, requiring a minimum investment of $7.78 million.It grants investors permanent residency within six months, with no residency requirements—investors only need to be physically present in the country for one day per year.After about two years, investors can apply for citizenship, but they must renounce their original nationality, as Singapore does not allow dual citizenship.Notably, the government has a discretionary process for accepting or rejecting applications without providing specific reasons. Permanent residency must be renewed every five years, and male applicants are required to serve two years in the country's military.
2. US Gold Card As announced last month by Trump, the US Gold Card ranks second at $5 million. According to Trump, US Gold Card holders can easily obtain a green card and eventually citizenship.The full program requires a payment of exactly $5 million directly to the US government.Notably, US Congress has expressed opposition to Trump's plan, as he suggested not connecting the golden visa with the citizenship program, calling it 'nonsense' and 'fraud.
3. Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
The Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme costs about $3.84 million. This exact amount of investment is required to obtain residency and citizenship after a period of seven years.
As announced last month by Trump, the US Gold Card ranks second at $5 million. (Shutterstock)
The total amount is divided between the government and investment assets, which include real estate, equities, debt securities, certificates of deposit, debts, and other investment funds such as cryptocurrency, which was introduced recently.Remarkably, this program was launched in 2024 and has already attracted about 670 applications, with a total investment of $2.56 billion.
4. New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Program New Zealand offers its investor visa program for $2.85 million, which is directed towards investments or funds. Investors are required to spend about 21 days per year in the country to maintain their presence.The country had previously stated that proficiency in the English language was a requirement, but this rule has now been removed to create more opportunities for investors from Asia and the Far East.
5. Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate Program Last on our list is the Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate Program. This program requires an investment of about $2.5 million in diverse investment options, allowing investors to obtain permanent residency within five years.
Investment options vary and include bonds, funds, real estate, businesses, and charities. Applicants must be present in the country for 90 days per year.
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