The 10 most expensive visas in 2025—how the super-rich buy citizenship

The world’s most expensive visas in 2025 are “Golden Visas,” granting residency or citizenship to high-net-worth individuals in exchange for significant financial investments.

Malta tops the list at USD 6.2 million, offering EU citizenship, visa-free travel to 190+ countries, voting rights, and access to European healthcare and education.

Turkey requires USD 400K–500K investment in real estate, bonds, or banks, granting citizenship and a passport that allows visa-free access to 110+ destinations, including family coverage.

Jordan’s citizenship-by-investment program starts at USD 400K, granting full citizenship, access to 50+ visa-free countries, and extended family privileges alongside business and tax incentives.

St. Kitts and Nevis asks for a USD 250K–400K investment, offering citizenship without residency requirements and visa-free entry to 150+ countries, including EU, UK, and Singapore.

Egypt’s golden visa allows citizenship via USD 250K–500K investment, with visa-free travel to 60+ countries and tax benefits on local investments.

Vanuatu’s program requires USD 230K–400K, offering citizenship and visa-free travel to 150+ destinations. Family coverage includes up to 6 members, with minimal residency obligations.

Grenada offers citizenship via USD 235K–350K investment, with visa-free access to 140+ countries and eligibility for the U.S. E-2 Investor Visa for business opportunities.

Dominica requires USD 200K–200K+ real estate investment, processed in 3–6 months, granting visa-free entry to 140+ countries and no physical residency obligations.

Greece and Cyprus offer real estate-based residency starting at EUR 270K–300K, with citizenship available after 7 years and visa-free access to over 190 countries via Schengen and EU membership.