Can I work on a Golden Visa?

Most Golden Visa programs allow you to work or operate businesses. Portugal D8 specifically targets remote workers. Spain investor visa allows business operations. UAE Golden Visa allows any employment in the country.

Do I need to live in the country to keep my Golden Visa?

Varies. Portugal: 7 days/year. Spain: minimum 1 day/year. Greece: 0 days. UAE: visit once every 6 months for some categories, no minimum for true Golden Visa. Malta MPRP: 0 days.

Will my Golden Visa lead to citizenship?

Most do. Portugal: 5 years to citizenship. Spain: 10 years. Greece: 7 years. Malta: 5 years (combined with MPRP). UAE: rare but possible after 30 years. We optimize the path during the application.

Yes — spouse, dependent children (and in many cases, parents) are included. Each adds incremental fees. We structure family inclusion at the application stage.

Can I sell my investment after the visa is issued?

Most programs require you to hold the investment for 5–7 years to maintain residency. After this period, you can typically sell. UAE allows you to sell property at any time if you reinvest in another qualifying asset before renewal.

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Golden Visa & Residency by Investment

Long-term residency through investment

Golden Visa programs offer 5–10 year renewable residency in exchange for property or business investment. Portugal, Spain, Greece, UAE, Malta — all in one comparison sheet. Most lead to permanent residency or citizenship after 5–10 years.

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Golden Visa

Golden Visa programs offer 5–10 year renewable residency in exchange for property or business investment. Port…

Min Investment

USD $250,000+

Visa Length

5–10 years

Processing Time

2–6 months

Residency Min Stay

7–183 days/yr

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Service Overview

Golden Visa at a Glance

Everything you need to know in one view — duration, processing, eligibility and family inclusion.

Min Investment

USD $250,000+

Visa Length

5–10 years

Processing Time

2–6 months

Residency Min Stay

7–183 days/yr

Family Inclusion

Spouse + kids + parents

Path to PR/Citizenship

Yes — 5–10 years

Schengen Access (EU)

Visa-free

Tax Benefits

Yes (most countries)

Programs Under Golden Visa

6 Visa Programs We Handle

Every major route in this service category — handled in-house by licensed consultants.

Fastest

Program Type

UAE Golden Visa

AED 2M+ real estate or business investment. 10-year renewable residency. No physical residency requirement. Family included.

Investment

AED 2M+

Duration

10 years

Best for: Investors and skilled professionals wanting tax-free residency in 30 days.

No physical residency required
Family included
Tax-free environment
Multi-entry

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Program Type

Portugal Golden Visa (D2/D8)

Investment funds (€500K) or job creation. Path to citizenship in 5 years. New rules excluded real estate from 2024.

Investment

€500K (funds)

Stay required

7 days/yr

Best for: EU residency seekers preferring lifestyle and citizenship path.

EU residency
Citizenship in 5 yrs
Schengen access
Family inclusion

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Program Type

Spain Investor Residency

€500,000 property investment or €1M bank deposit. 1-year visa renewable for 2-year extensions.

Property

€500K

Renewable

2 yr ext

Best for: Buyers of Spanish real estate seeking flexible EU residency.

No min stay required
Schengen mobility
Path to PR in 5 yrs
Family inclusion

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Cheapest EU

Program Type

Greece Golden Visa

€250,000 property (€500K in some zones) for 5-year renewable EU residency. No physical residency needed.

Property

€250K min

Duration

5 years

Best for: Lowest-cost EU residency through real estate.

Cheapest EU Golden Visa
Schengen visa-free
Family inclusion
Renewable indefinitely

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Program Type

Malta MPRP (Permanent)

€100K–€150K contribution + €375K property or €14K/yr rent. Permanent residency for life.

Contribution

€100K–€150K

Duration

Permanent

Best for: Families wanting Malta permanent residency without citizenship.

Lifetime EU residency
Schengen mobility
Family + parents
EU education access

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Program Type

Turkey CBI by Real Estate

$400,000 property hold for 3 years grants Turkish citizenship. Strong passport (110 visa-free destinations).

Property

USD $400K

Hold

3 years

Best for: Investors wanting fast citizenship (not just residency) via property.

Full citizenship in 3–6 mo
110 visa-free destinations
Family included
Strategic geography

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Who Qualifies

Golden Visa Eligibility

Four pillars our consultants assess before recommending a route. Meet most, and you have a strong case.

Pillar 01

Financial Capacity

Source of funds documented (3+ years)
Net worth USD $1M+ recommended for due diligence
Liquid funds for investment + fees + due diligence
No outstanding tax liabilities globally
Clear money trail with bank statements

Pillar 02

Clean Background

No criminal convictions in any jurisdiction
Police clearance from every country lived in 6+ months
No prior visa rejections that suggest misrepresentation
Not subject to international sanctions
No connection to politically exposed persons (PEP) without disclosure

Pillar 03

Documentation

Valid passport from current nationality
Birth certificates for all dependents
Marriage / divorce certificates
Educational certificates (apostilled)
Source of funds evidence and references

Pillar 04

Investment Eligibility

Donation: paid to government National Development Fund
Real estate: only government-approved projects
Hold real estate minimum 5–7 years
Bonds: held for 5 years (where available)
Family inclusion has additional per-dependent fees

Our 5-Step Process

How We Handle Golden Visa

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking.

Strategy & Country Match

Compare programs by cost, processing, passport strength. We recommend the right CBI for your situation.

Week 1–2

Source of Funds Audit

Forensic accountant reviews your financial history. Required by all CBI agencies for due diligence.

Weeks 2–6

Application & Due Diligence

Filed via authorised agent. Government-led background checks across multiple databases.

Weeks 6–18

Approval in Principle

Government confirms eligibility. Investment funds released. Real estate signing or donation paid.

Months 4–5

Oath & Passport Issuance

Oath of allegiance signed (in-country or remotely). Passport delivered to your address.

Month 6

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What You'll Need

Golden Visa Document Checklist

Every document required, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation in-house.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

Original passport — full validity
Birth certificate — apostilled / authenticated
Marriage / divorce / death certificate (if applicable)
Police clearance — every country lived 6+ months
Passport-spec photographs (white background)

Category 02

Financial & Source of Funds

Source of funds report (forensic accountant)
Bank statements — 12 months minimum
Net worth statement (CPA-attested)
Tax returns (3 years)
Investment / business documents

Category 03

Education & Professional

Educational certificates — apostilled / authenticated
Professional qualifications (where applicable)
Detailed CV / resume
Reference letters (3 professional)
Business ownership documents (if entrepreneur)

Category 04

Medical & Reference

Medical certificate — clean health
Test for communicable diseases (HIV, TB)
Character reference letters
Birth / marriage details of all dependents
Apostille / legalization stamps

Transparent Pricing

Golden Visa Cost Breakdown

All figures shown in Qatari Riyal (QAR) for Doha clients. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, and LeaderSol service fees are flat-rate.

Government / Investment

UAE Golden Visa (gov)AED 3,000+
Portugal D2 (gov)€5,300
Spain Investor visa€1,250
Greece Golden Visa (gov)€2,000
Malta MPRP (contribution)€100K+

Mandatory Third-Party

Property due diligence$2,000–$5,000
Legal representation$3,000–$8,000
Translations & attestation$500–$1,500
Notary fees$1,500–$3,500
Source-of-funds audit$2,500–$5,000

LeaderSol Service Fees

Country comparisonFREE
UAE Golden Visa — FullAED 6,500
EU Golden Visa — Full$15,000+
Property sourcing$3,500
Post-arrival setup$2,500

Total estimated cost (single applicant)

USD $30,000–$2M+

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Why LeaderSol

Why Choose Us For Golden Visa

Six reasons clients consistently choose LeaderSol for this service.

Authorised Agent Network

We are licensed agents for all 5 Caribbean CBI programs plus Vanuatu, Malta and Turkey.

100% Approval (Eligible)

Pre-screening rejects ineligible applicants. Every case we file is government-approved.

3–4 Month Caribbean Average

Our applications process 30% faster than industry average through clean source-of-funds packs.

All Major Programs

St Kitts, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Vanuatu, Malta, Turkey — one team for comparison + filing.

Dedicated Case Manager

Multilingual support throughout. We coordinate with attorneys, accountants and government.

Real Estate Vetted

We only place clients in CBI-approved developments with track records of resale at 5-year mark.

Live Results

Recent Golden Visa Approvals

Verified, anonymized client outcomes from the past 14 days across multiple destinations.

GV-1102

UAE Golden Visa — Investor

Approved3 days ago

GV-1101

Portugal D8 Visa

Approved1 week ago

GV-1099

Greece Golden Visa

Approved2 weeks ago

GV-1097

Spain Investor Residency

Approved3 weeks ago

GV-1095

Turkey CBI

Approved1 month ago

GV-1092

Malta MPRP

Approved1 month ago

Client Stories

From Our Golden Visa Clients

Real outcomes from real applicants who used this service to relocate or get sponsored.

Started with €500K in a Portuguese fund. 14 months later we have EU residency and a Lisbon home. The team in Lisbon handled every step.

Joao A.

Lisbon • Portugal D8

Greece was the cheapest EU option. Property in central Athens at €280K. Visa came in 11 weeks. Family of 4 — all included.

Diana L.

Athens • Greece Golden Visa

I have UAE Golden Visa + Caribbean CBI as backup. LeaderSol structured both — total cost was less than I expected for the protection it gives my family.

Omar K.

Dubai • UAE Golden Visa

Common Questions

Golden Visa FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Golden Visa grants residency (you can live in the country, with rights to work, study, healthcare). CBI grants citizenship (full passport, voting rights, can pass to children). Golden Visa is cheaper and quicker; CBI is the ultimate passport upgrade.

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