Golden Visas under ₹1 crore: 9 countries where residency costs less than a 2BHK in Mumbai

For ₹2.25 crore, you get EU residency via Greek real estate. But insiders say hidden gems in rural areas make this visa scheme cheaper—and juicier—than it looks.

Thailand’s ₹13.5 lakh elite visa isn’t a golden visa, but with 5 years of relaxed living and easy renewals, it’s drawing well-heeled Indians chasing lifestyle over passports.  

Hungary’s ₹2.25 crore investment route comes with speed: 6 weeks to approval. It’s the EU’s quietest fast lane, and Indian applicants are starting to notice.

₹1.67 crore sounds steep—until you realize it buys full Caribbean citizenship for the whole family, tax perks included. No stay requirements, just pay and pass.  

Vanuatu’s ₹1.08 crore citizenship program gets you a passport in weeks—no residency, no interviews. It’s become a quiet darling among HNIs looking for backup plans.  

₹42 lakh in Cairo buys you five years of legal residency—plus strategic proximity to Europe, Africa, and the Gulf. It’s not just about pyramids; it’s a future-proof visa pivot.

At ₹42 lakh, Fiji’s golden visa may be the cheapest residency bet on Earth. A 3-year permit, minimal red tape, and a postcard lifestyle that investors are quietly eyeing.

What’s the cheapest ticket into Europe’s Schengen zone? Latvia’s ₹54 lakh real estate play. It’s EU-lite, fast-tracked, and still oddly overlooked by Indian investors.

For just ₹62 lakh, you could lock down permanent residency in the Philippines—with a path to citizenship in 10 years. No complex hoops, just capital and calm coastal living.