International real estate is more than a sound store of value and a potential source of steady hard-currency income. Through residency or citizenship by real estate investment programs, it can also give your whole family residence rights or a second citizenship.
Overseas property can generate regular returns in hard currency while serving as a sound store of value and a way to spread risk through portfolio diversification. Beyond the financial case, owning property in markets with transparent legal systems, together with greater freedom to travel, residency rights, or a backup plan for your family, creates long-term value that investment returns alone cannot capture.
Allocate assets abroad and hold them in hard currencies such as USD or EUR.
Rental yields of around 3–5% a year can provide a source of passive income.
A second home abroad and a backup plan for your family.
A foundation for your children to study abroad, settle, and plan their future.
More opportunities to travel, study, work, and live abroad.
More opportunities to set up a company, trade, and reach new markets.
A vacation home abroad, or a place to enjoy your retirement.
Real assets with long-term value that can be passed on to the next generation.
Depending on your financial goals and your family's plans, you can choose between the two most popular forms of international real estate investment today.
Buy property that meets the program's minimum investment to obtain a residence permit or permanent residence for you and your family, while retaining full ownership of the asset.
Invest in government-approved real estate to obtain a second passport; processing takes months, and most programs have no residence requirement.
“Each country sets its own investment requirements, eligible property types, and residency benefits. Select a country to view available projects.”
Greece Golden Visa program: Invest in real estate from €250,000 (approximately US$284,000) for qualifying conversion projects, or €400,000 / €800,000 depending on the new location-based thresholds, to obtain a Greek residence permit covering 3 generations of your family.
Luxury apartments on Mikrolimano marina, 12–15 minutes from central Athens. The project qualifies for the Greece Golden Visa, offering a pathway to a Greek residence permit for your family and visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
A former industrial building converted into 158 serviced apartments in the heart of Piraeus, near the port, with a rooftop pool, gym, and 24/7 reception — suitable both as a home and for long-term rental.
Cyprus permanent residence program: Invest in a new property from €300,000 (approximately US$341,000) plus VAT to obtain permanent residence for you and your eligible family members, with fast-track processing.
2- and 3-bedroom apartments in central Paphos, Cyprus. Development size: 200 apartments. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury beachfront villas on the Mediterranean coast near the town of Polis. Development size: 28 villas. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury villas on the Peyia hilltop, Paphos. Development size: 19 villas. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury villas and apartments at Limassol Marina. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury mixed-use residences in central Paphos, Cyprus. Development size: 8 floors, 82 apartments. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Detached villas and townhouses near central Paphos, Cyprus. Development size: 34 detached villas and 26 townhouses. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury apartments (1–3 bedrooms) and villas (3–4 bedrooms) in Limassol, Cyprus. Development size: 81 apartments and 9 villas. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury 2- and 3-bedroom apartments in the Acropolis area of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Development size: a 4-story boutique building with 12 apartments. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in central Limassol, Cyprus. Development size: 60 apartments. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
Luxury 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in central Limassol, Cyprus (1 km from the sea). Development size: a 4-story boutique apartment building. Meets the property requirement for Cyprus permanent residence (real estate investment from €300,000).
“Each country sets its own investment routes, minimum amounts, and program requirements. Select a country to view available projects.”
Turkish citizenship: Invest from US$400,000 in real estate, hold the property for 3 years, and typically receive citizenship and a passport in 6–8 months.
Luxury apartments in the Axis mixed-use complex (Axis Mall, next to Metro line M1 and the O-3 highway) in a central business district on Istanbul's European side. Qualifies for Turkish citizenship by investment (real estate investment from US$400,000).
Dominica citizenship: Invest from US$200,000 in shares of a government-approved resort project, hold the investment for 3–5 years, and typically receive a passport in about 6–9 months.
Shares in Secret Bay, an ultra-luxury resort developed by GEMS Holding and listed among the Government of Dominica's approved real estate projects. Qualifies for Dominica citizenship by investment under the real estate option.
Grenada citizenship: Invest from US$270,000 in shares of an approved project to obtain a Grenada passport. Grenada is the only Caribbean citizenship-by-investment country with an E-2 treaty with the United States.
Luxury beachfront resort residences at La Sagesse, between Six Senses and InterContinental Grenada (developer: Range Developments). Projected return of US$54,000 over 5 years; completion expected in January 2027. Qualifies for Grenada citizenship by investment.
Real estate shares in the InterContinental resort (IHG, 150 rooms, developed by Range Developments) on La Sagesse Beach in southern Grenada. Qualifies for Grenada citizenship by investment. Grenada is the only Caribbean citizenship-by-investment country with an E-2 treaty with the United States.
A clear view of the legal basis, asset type, and eligible countries for each route helps your family choose the one that fits its long-term goals.
Residency by real estate investment (Golden Visa / permanent residence)
You own qualifying real estate and obtain residence permits for yourself and eligible family members.
Citizenship by real estate investment
You invest in a government-approved project to obtain citizenship and a passport.
100% freehold ownership of real estate
Title deed in your own name for a luxury apartment, coastal villa, or qualifying restoration or conversion property.
Ownership of real estate or shares in a flagship project
100% ownership of an apartment (Turkey), or shares in an approved project with projected annual returns (Dominica, Grenada).
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