Albania

After 5 years of continuous legal residence, eligible for permanent residence (Type C permit, indefinite duration); after 7 years of continuous legal residence, eligible for Albanian citizenship by naturalization.

Family reunification is available for a spouse or partner who is not themselves a pensioner. The main applicant must demonstrate sufficient additional income to support dependants.

1 year, renewable annually as long as the criteria continue to be met. Permanent residence after 5 years; citizenship eligibility after 7 years.

Minimum monthly pension income from abroad (approximately EUR 1,160, or ALL 1,200,000 per year). The pension must be regularly transferred to an Albanian bank account.

Residence Permit for Pensioners

After 5 consecutive years of legal residence, eligible for permanent residence (Type C permit); after 7 years of total legal residence, eligible for Albanian citizenship by naturalization. Dual citizenship is permitted.

Family reunification is available for a spouse and dependent children. The property must provide a minimum of 20 m² of residential area per family member.

Up to 1 year on first issuance, renewable annually as long as you continue to own the qualifying property. Permanent residence after 5 years; citizenship eligibility after 7 years.

Residence Permit for Real Estate Owners

After 5 consecutive years of legal residence, eligible for permanent residence (Type C permit); citizenship eligibility arises after 7 years (5 years to permanent residence, then 2 additional years).

A spouse and dependent children under 18 may be included through family reunification, subject to adequate housing, health insurance, and sufficient financial means. The income requirement increases per family member.

Issued on a 1+1+5 format: one year initially, renewable for a second year, then a five-year permit from the third year onward. Permanent residence after 5 years; citizenship eligibility after 7 years.

Approximate minimum monthly income from remote work, set in secondary legislation. The income threshold increases for each additional family member.

Unique Permit for Digital Mobile Workers

An accelerated route grants permanent residence after roughly 5 years (the 2+3 year cycle) once the 3-year permit expires with unchanged conditions; after 7 years of total legal residence, eligible for citizenship by naturalization. Dual citizenship is permitted.

A spouse and dependent children may be included through family reunification, available after the primary holder has maintained legal residence for at least 1 year.

Initial 2-year permit, renewable once for a 3-year period. After the 3-year permit expires, the holder is granted a permanent residence permit if conditions are unchanged. Citizenship eligibility after 7 years.

Minimum qualifying capital investment in an Albanian economic activity (approximately EUR 85,000–90,000), set in secondary legislation, together with job creation for Albanian citizens at a 1:5 ratio.

Unique Permit for Investors

American Samoa

Upon approval of the Certificate of Foreign Investment, holders must apply for residence permits under ASCA §41.0801 et seq.; the entry permit itself confers no rights to establish citizenship, nationality, or permanent residence

Spouse and up to 2 additional persons whose skills or knowledge are necessary to the enterprise

Entry permit valid up to 1 year, renewable; Certificate of Foreign Investment is perpetual, subject to annual compliance reporting

USD 1,000,000 minimum for individual investors, or USD 250,000 per person in a group investment with a minimum enterprise total of USD 5,000,000

Foreign Investor Entry Permit

Andorra

The permit does not directly grant nationality. Andorran citizenship generally requires 20 years of continuous residence (10 years for those educated in Andorra).

Spouses and minor children may be included. Family reunification available after 3 months of residence.

2 years initial, renewable for 2 years, then 3 years, then 10 years

At least 3 times the Andorran minimum wage (~€4,705.98/month, based on the minimum wage of €1,568.66/month in force from 1 July 2026), plus one additional minimum wage (~€1,568.66/month) per dependant

Digital Nomad Residence Permit

The permit does not directly lead to nationality; Andorran citizenship generally requires 20 years of continuous residence (10 years for those educated in Andorra)

Spouse and minor children; family reunification available after 3 months of residence

Entrepreneur Residence Permit

Permanent residence (residència definitiva) available after 7 years of continuous legal residence, valid for 10 years. Andorran citizenship by naturalization requires 20 years of legal residence, renunciation of all other nationalities, and passing examinations in Catalan language, Andorran history, and geography.

Spouse and dependent children; each requires a €12,000 non-refundable AFA contribution and €500 application fee (Llei 2/2026)

Initial 2 years, then 2 + 3 + 10-year renewals; permanent residence after 7 years

300% of the Andorran annual minimum wage (≈€4,576/month based on 2026 rates)

Residence for Scientific, Cultural and Sporting Interest

The permit is itself a residence authorization. Successive renewals extend residence rights (2 + 2 + 3 + 10-year periods). Andorran citizenship requires 20 years of continuous legal residence (10 years for those educated in the Andorran school…

Spouse and minor children; each requires €12,000 non-refundable AFA payment

€1,000,000 in Andorran assets (real estate, company shares, financial products, public debt, or life insurance), or €400,000 if invested in the Housing Fund

Residence Without Lucrative Activity

Angola

Family reunification once the investor holds a residence authorization: spouse or de facto partner, minor or incapable children, dependent adult children studying in Angola, and dependent parents

Multiple-entry stays of up to 2 years, extendable for equal 2-year periods while the registered project is being implemented; principal investor may convert to 2-year renewable temporary residence after 3 years

Investment project registered with AIPEX (CRIP); the Private Investment Law applies to investments of any value, so there is no statutory minimum

Investor Visa

Anguilla

Program grants permanent residency directly; after 5 years of lawful residence (minimum 9 months per year in Anguilla), holders may apply for British Overseas Territories Citizenship (BOTC); BOTC holders may subsequently register as full British…

Spouse and children up to age 26 (if in full-time education) may be included. Dependant adult children with disabilities are also eligible. Each additional dependant beyond a family of 4 requires an additional US$100,000 real estate investment or US$50,000 CDF contribution.

Permanent residency granted directly — does not expire. Real estate investments must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. After 5 years of lawful residence (minimum 9 months per year), holders may apply for British Overseas Territories Citizenship (BOTC).

Minimum US$150,000 contribution to the Capital Development Fund (single applicant), plus US$50,000 per dependant. Alternatively, minimum US$750,000 real estate investment for a family of up to 4, plus US$100,000 per additional family member.

Residence by Investment

Spouse and children/step-children under age 26. Family fee of $3,000 covers up to 4 persons; $250 per additional dependant.

91 days to 12 months. Cannot be extended; a new application is required for continued stay.

No official minimum income requirement specified

Work from Anguilla Certificate

Antigua and Barbuda

Not applicable — programme grants direct citizenship, which includes permanent residence rights

Spouse; dependent children under 31 (biological or legally adopted, including children of the spouse); children aged 18+ with physical or mental disabilities fully supported by the applicant; dependent parents or grandparents aged 55+ fully supported by the applicant or spouse; and unmarried siblings of the main applicant or spouse at any age.

Lifetime citizenship. Citizenship may be revoked if the holder fails to meet the physical presence requirement. The CIU still publishes 5 days within the first 5 years, but the regional ECCIRA standard (law since 2025) requires 30 days over 5 years, with at least 5 days in the first year. Under ECCIRA rules, the first passport is valid for 5 years.

Minimum non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund. Alternatives: USD $300,000 in approved real estate (held 5 years), USD $1,500,000 sole business investment, or USD $260,000 to the University of the West Indies Fund.

Citizenship by Investment Programme

Argentina

The transitory residence does not lead to temporary or permanent residency, and provides no direct path to citizenship. Those wishing to remain longer must apply under a different residency category.

No provisions for dependant sponsorship. Family members must apply for their own visa category independently.

Up to 180 days initially, extendable once for an additional 180 days (360 days maximum)

Digital Nomad Transitory Residence

Under Ley 346, foreign residents may apply for naturalization after 2 years of continuous temporary residency in Argentina

Spouse, children, and parents through family reunification

Investment in a productive, commercial, or service activity of interest to Argentina

Residencia Temporaria Inversionista

Non-MERCOSUR nationals may apply for permanent residency after 3 years of continuous temporary residency; MERCOSUR nationals after 2 years. Applicants must show physical presence in Argentina exceeding 50% of their authorised residency period.

Spouse, children, and parents through family reunification. The applicant must demonstrate sufficient pension income to support the family group.

Granted for 1 year, renewable in 1-year extensions, with multiple entries and exits. Temporary residency under the Migration Law may run up to a statutory maximum of 3 years before permanent residency becomes available.

5 times the Salario Mínimo Vital y Móvil (SMVM) per month from a foreign pension. As of August 2026, the SMVM is ARS 376,600 (the final tranche of the Resolución 9/2025 schedule), making the minimum ARS 1,883,000/month (roughly USD 1,300–1,900 depending on the exchange rate). No SMVM value has been fixed beyond August 2026 pending a new Consejo del Salario resolution.

Residencia Temporaria Pensionado

Spouse, children, and parents through family reunification. The applicant must demonstrate sufficient income to support the family group.

Granted for 1 year, renewable in 1-year extensions, with multiple entries and exits. The Migration Law sets a statutory maximum of up to 3 years for the rentista category before permanent residency becomes available, but the DNM currently grants the residency 1 year at a time.

5 times the Salario Mínimo Vital y Móvil (SMVM) per month from passive income derived from assets. As of August 2026, the SMVM is ARS 376,600 (the final tranche of the Resolución 9/2025 schedule), making the minimum ARS 1,883,000/month (roughly USD 1,550–1,850 depending on the exchange rate). The income must be receivable for at least 2 years. No SMVM value has been fixed beyond August 2026 pending a new Consejo del Salario resolution.

Residencia Temporaria Rentista

Armenia

Aruba

After 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence, holders may apply for Dutch citizenship through naturalisation under the Rijkswet op het Nederlanderschap, subject to Dutch language proficiency (A2 level), civic integration examination, clean criminal record, and generally renunciation of prior nationality. An indefinite residence permit becomes available after 10 years of continuous legal residence.

Spouses, registered partners, and minor children may apply for family reunification residence permits. For investors and CEO/CFO-class applicants, dependants' first applications may be filed simultaneously with the main applicant given the presumed income level.

Issued for 1 year and renewable. Shareholders may request a multi-year permit of up to 5 years against a corresponding fee. After 10 years of continuous legal residence, holders may apply for an indefinite residence permit.

Investor route: minimum Afl. 150,000 (~USD 84,000) in shares (for CEO/CFO/trusted persons or holders of a DEACI director's licence); the threshold is reduced to Afl. 0 for businesses establishing in the designated Oranjestad or San Nicolas downtown zones. Shareholder route: hold at least 40% of issued capital of an Aruban company with a minimum company capital of Afl. 50,000. A separate vertrouwenspersoon incentive applies for foreign investments of Afl. 1,000,000+.

Investor/Shareholder Residence Permit

Family members may accompany the primary participant under the same tourist admission rules. Each person, including infants, must have their own valid passport and completed ED Card.

Minimum stay of 1 week. US nationals may stay up to 90 days without an extension. Other nationalities receive 30 days, extendable to 90 or 180 days. Total stay cannot exceed 180 days per calendar year.

No specific minimum income requirement. General entry requires proof of sufficient financial means: USD 150-200 per person per day for hotel stays, or USD 100 per person per day when staying with family or friends.

One Happy Workation

After 5 consecutive years of lawful residence on a valid permit, holders may apply for Dutch citizenship through naturalisation, subject to a naturalisation test covering language proficiency and societal knowledge, a clean criminal record, and generally renunciation of prior nationality.

Spouses and financially dependent minor children may apply for family reunification residence permits. Each dependant requires a separate application. Dependants do not have independent work authorisation.

Temporary residence permit issued for 1 year, renewable annually. After 10 years (120 months) of continuous legal residence, holders may apply for an indefinite residence permit.

Category 1 (Pensioner, age 55+): minimum Afl. 50,000 (~USD 28,000) per year from guaranteed pension, annuity, or interest on deposits held 2+ years. Category 2 (Rentier, age 18+): minimum Afl. 100,000 (~USD 55,556) per year from bank balances, investments, or qualifying rental income.

Retiree / Interest Rate Earner Residence Permit

Australia

The visa grants permanent residence directly (or from first entry, if granted offshore). Citizenship by conferral generally requires 4 years of lawful residence in Australia, including 12 months as a permanent resident.

Spouse/de facto partner and dependent children can be included at lodgement or added before a decision. All receive permanent residence with full work and study rights and must meet health and character requirements. Additional charges are AUD 3,120 per applicant aged 18+ and AUD 1,560 per applicant under 18.

Permanent residence with no expiry. The travel facility allows travel to and from Australia for 5 years from grant. After that, a Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157) is needed.

National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

Invitation-only. Applicants need an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, the arts, or academia and research, must still be prominent in that field, and need a Form 1000 nomination from an Australian with a national reputation in the same field. There is no minimum income, degree, occupation list, or points test. Indicators are weighed as a whole rather than ticked off as a checklist.

Austria

Family members cannot accompany during job search period. Can bring family once Red-White-Red Card is granted

6 months to search for employment. Can convert to Red-White-Red Card once job offer is secured

Job Seeker Visa (Red-White-Red Card)

Must prove sufficient funds to cover living expenses during job search period. No fixed minimum but typically €1,200-1,500/month recommended

After 5 continuous years of lawful settlement, eligible to apply for a Long-Term Resident EU permit, conditional on completing Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (German B1). Austrian citizenship typically requires 10 years of lawful residence.

Spouse/registered partner (minimum age 21 at first application) and unmarried minor children (under 18). Family members receive the Red-White-Red Card plus with unrestricted labour market access, and must demonstrate A1 German proficiency for first-time applications.

Initial card valid up to 24 months. After meeting operational milestones, holders transition to the Red-White-Red Card plus with unrestricted labour market access. After 5 continuous years of lawful settlement, eligible for the Long-Term Resident EU permit.

Red-White-Red Card for Start-up Founders

Minimum founding capital of €30,000, with at least 50% equity. An additional €50,000+ in investment capital earns 10 bonus points in the points-based assessment.

After 5 years of continuous legal residence and German B1 (Module 2 of the Integration Agreement), holders may obtain the Long-Term Resident — EU permit granting permanent settlement, a step toward eventual naturalisation

Spouse/registered partner and unmarried minor children may apply, subject to quota availability

Initially up to 12 months, renewable for 3 years after 2 years of residence. Permanent residence after 5 years

Minimum net income of €1,308.39/month for a single person (2026 ASVG reference rate). €2,064.12 for couples, plus €201.88 per child

Settlement Permit — Artist

After 5 years of continuous lawful residence, holders may apply for Daueraufenthalt – EU (Long-Term Resident – EU) upon completing Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (German B1). After 10 years of continuous legal residence (minimum 5 years with a residence permit), holders may apply for Austrian citizenship by naturalisation.

Spouse/registered partner and minor unmarried children may apply for the same type of settlement permit. Each family member requires a separate quota place from the same annual allocation and must independently meet all general issuance requirements (health insurance, accommodation, language). Income threshold for couples is EUR 4,128.24/month plus EUR 403.76 per child (2026 rates).

Initially 12 months; first renewal 12 months; subsequent renewals 3 years (subject to integration and other conditions). EU long-term residence permit available after 5 years.

Twice the ASVG §293 reference rates (2026): EUR 2,616.78/month for single persons, EUR 4,128.24/month for couples, plus EUR 403.76/month per child. Income must come from own sources such as pensions, foreign business profits, investment returns, or rental income; social welfare benefits are excluded.

Settlement Permit Excluding Gainful Employment

Azerbaijan

Highly skilled migrants may apply for permanent residence after the standard qualifying period, with simplified conditions: they are exempt from the Azerbaijani language proficiency test, the rights and obligations verification, and the proof of sufficient financial means that normally apply to permanent residence applicants.

Spouses and children under 23 years of age may obtain residence permits. Work permits for dependants are issued outside the standard labour migration quota. Dependants benefit from shortened processing timelines for temporary and permanent residence permits.

Highly skilled migrant status is valid for up to 5 years (renewable). The accompanying temporary residence permit is issued for up to 3 years, extendable for additional 3-year periods.

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

Points-based assessment: applicants must score a minimum of 70 out of 100 points. Under the revised April 2026 criteria, professional experience carries the most weight (up to 55 points); the separate education and foreign-language scoring criteria were removed. No job offer required. Priority sectors include IT, engineering, oil and gas, healthcare, finance, science, culture, and sports.

After 2 consecutive years of temporary residence on the same investor grounds, holders may apply for permanent residence (which requires higher investment thresholds). Citizenship may be applied for after 5 years of continuous legal residence on a permanent residence permit, subject to Azerbaijani language proficiency, legal income source, and renunciation of other citizenship (Azerbaijan does not recognise dual citizenship).

Spouse, children, and parents aged 65 or older may apply for temporary residence permits as family members. Each requires a separate application. Dependant permits are tied to the primary holder's permit duration.

Up to 1 year for real estate, bank deposit, and securities categories (extendable for up to 2 years per extension). Up to 3 years for the AZN 500,000 economy investment category. Permanent residence may be applied for after 2 consecutive years of temporary residence.

Minimum AZN 100,000 (~USD 59,000) via real estate ownership, fixed-term bank deposit, or qualifying state securities. Alternatively, AZN 500,000 (~USD 295,000) in direct economic investment grants a longer 3-year permit.

Investor Temporary Residence Permit

Bahamas

The BEATS permit does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship; permanent residency requires a separate application with a minimum investment.

Spouse and children may be included in the application. Each dependant pays a USD 25 application fee and USD 500 permit fee.

12 months from date of issue, renewable annually for a maximum total stay of up to 3 years (last-published terms).

Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)

The certificate itself grants permanent residency; after holding permanent residence for at least 10 years (including the 12 months immediately preceding the application) and having resided in The Bahamas for a minimum of 6 of those years, the…

Spouse and dependent children under 18 may be endorsed on the certificate. BSD 300 endorsement fee per person. Endorsement expires when dependants cease to qualify (e.g., children turning 18).

Lifetime permanent residency. A declaration must be filed every 10 years confirming no material changes in circumstances.

Minimum investment in Bahamian residential real estate, Central Bank Zero Coupon Bonds, or a combination thereof. Must be held for at least 10 years.

Economic Permanent Residence Certificate

Spouse and children under 18 may apply as dependants. Each dependant must submit a separate application. Annual fee of BSD 300 per dependant.

Typically issued for 1 to 3 years, may be granted for up to 5 years at the discretion of the Director of Immigration. Renewable.

No fixed minimum income. Applicants must provide a bank reference stating a figure range of economic worth or a CPA statement demonstrating financial self-sufficiency. Assessment is discretionary.

Permit to Reside (Independent Economic Resident)

Bahrain

The Golden Residency is a long-term residence permit equivalent to permanent residency in practice but does not lead to Bahraini citizenship by investment. Naturalisation requires 25 years of residence for Arab nationals or 15 years for non-Arab nationals, language proficiency, and cultural integration, and is granted exclusively by royal order.

Spouse, children, and parents may be sponsored. Family members receive the same benefits, including the right to work and unlimited entry and exit.

10 years, renewable indefinitely provided property ownership and eligibility criteria continue to be met.

Minimum BHD 130,000 (~USD 345,000) in Bahraini real estate located in designated freehold zones (Juffair, Amwaj Islands, Reef Island, Bahrain Bay, Seef, Durrat Al Bahrain, and others). Multiple properties may be combined to meet the threshold; value is assessed at the time of purchase. The threshold was reduced from BHD 200,000 in November 2025.

Golden Residency Visa for Property Owners

The Golden Residency is a permanent residence permit and does not lead to Bahraini citizenship by investment. Naturalization is possible only through Bahrain's strict naturalization laws — requiring long residence, language proficiency, and cultural integration — and is granted exclusively by royal order.

Spouse, children, and parents can be sponsored under the same Golden Residency, receiving identical benefits and unlimited entry/exit. Each dependent is subject to the same BHD 5 application fee and BHD 300 issuance fee.

Permanent residency with no restrictions on length of stay; a standard BHD 300 administrative fee applies every 10 years

Golden Residency Visa for Talented Individuals

Merit-based track: applicants must be recognized by Bahrain's specialized talent committee, a relevant government agency, or an accredited business incubator as having exceptional achievement. There is no minimum salary threshold for this track (the BHD 2,000/month requirement applies only to the separate Existing Residents / Employees track). Academics are additionally expected to hold a PhD and a higher-education degree in a priority specialization determined by the Higher Education Council.

The self-sponsorship permit is itself a renewable residence permit; it does not directly lead to permanent residency or citizenship; holders may be eligible for the Golden Residency if they meet the separate criteria; naturalization requires 25…

Immediate family members via separate Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Family) application

2, 5, or 10 years at the applicant's choice; renewable

Minimum BHD 100,000 (~USD 265,000) share in a Bahraini enterprise, plus BHD 500/month income

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)

The self-sponsorship permit is itself a renewable residence permit; it does not directly lead to permanent residency or citizenship; holders may be eligible for the Golden Residency if their property value reaches the BHD 130,000 threshold or they…

Minimum BHD 50,000 (~USD 132,600) residential property, plus BHD 15,000 bank deposit and BHD 500/month income

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner)

Renewable residence permit only; it does not lead directly to permanent residency or citizenship. Holders may apply for the Golden Residency if they meet its separate pension thresholds (BHD 2,000 or 4,000/month)

Wife and minor children can receive non-working residence permits at the holder's request; cancelled together with the holder's permit

2, 5, or 10 years at the applicant's choice; renewable while conditions are met (apply at least 4 weeks before expiry)

Minimum BHD 500/month (~USD 1,325) lawful, stable income, enough to support the applicant and dependants; proven with 3 months of bank statements

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Retired Foreigner)

Bangladesh

Permanent residency can be obtained by investing a minimum of USD 75,000 (non-repatriable) ; citizenship can be obtained by investing a minimum of USD 500,000 or transferring USD 1,000,000 to any recognized financial institution in Bangladesh…

Specific provisions for dependants under the standard investor visa are not separately detailed in official sources. The No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement for investments of USD 5,000,000 or more extends to spouses and children of the primary investor.

Initial visa issued for up to 1 year (single, double, or multiple entries). Extension of up to 5 years obtainable from the Department of Immigration and Passport. Prospective investors may receive a 3-year multiple-entry visa under the National Industrial Policy.

No fixed minimum for the standard investor visa — eligibility is based on genuine investor status certified by BIDA, BEPZA, or BEZA. A minimum non-repatriable investment of USD 75,000 qualifies for permanent residency; USD 500,000 for citizenship eligibility; USD 5,000,000 for the No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement.

Barbados

After five years of lawful residence as a SERP holder, applicants may apply for immigrant status under the Immigration Act, Cap. 190; after a further five years as an immigrant, permanent resident status may be sought under Section 5(2). Commonwealth citizens and Irish nationals may apply for citizenship by naturalisation after seven years of ordinary residence (with at least five as an immigrant); other nationals may apply under the Barbados Citizenship Act, Cap. 186.

Spouses and dependent children may be included. Each dependant pays a USD 150 application fee. Minor dependants and students pay USD 150 for the duration of the SERP. Adult spouses pay the applicable SERP fee (USD 5,000 or USD 3,500 depending on age). All dependants must carry valid health insurance meeting the same coverage thresholds as the principal applicant.

Indefinite permit for applicants aged 60 or older. 5-year renewable terms for applicants under 60, converting to indefinite upon reaching age 60.

Minimum investment of USD 2,000,000 in Barbados from funds sourced outside the country. Qualifying investments include real estate, property development, manufacturing, tourism, bank deposits, mutual funds, bonds, or other financial instruments. Applicants must also certify a net worth exceeding USD 5,000,000.

Special Entry and Reside Permit (Category 1: High Net Worth Investor)

After five years of lawful residence as a SERP holder, applicants may apply for immigrant status under the Immigration Act, Cap. 190; after a further five years as an immigrant, permanent resident status may be sought. Commonwealth citizens and Irish nationals may apply for citizenship by naturalisation after seven years of ordinary residence (with at least five as an immigrant); other nationals may apply under the Barbados Citizenship Act.

Spouses and dependent children may be included. Each dependant pays a USD 150 non-refundable application fee. Minor dependants and students pay a one-time USD 150 fee for the full SERP duration. Adult spouses pay the full SERP approval fee of USD 5,000. All dependants must carry valid health insurance meeting the same coverage thresholds as the principal applicant.

No fixed minimum income amount. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to sustain themselves and any dependants for the duration of the permit. Acceptable evidence includes bank statements, pension documents, investment income proof, or other financial documentation. Ownership of qualifying real estate in Barbados valued at a minimum of USD 300,000 (purchased with foreign-sourced funds) is also required.

Special Entry and Reside Permit (Category 2: Retired Property Owner)

The Welcome Stamp does not directly lead to permanent residency or citizenship; however, after five years of lawful residence, holders may apply for immigrant status under Section 5(2) of the Immigration Act, Cap. 190 (though Welcome Stamp holders are not considered "established in Barbados" and may initially receive a three-year reside-and-work permit). After a further five years as an immigrant, permanent resident status may be sought; citizenship by naturalisation follows seven years of ordinary residence.

Spouses, partners (including same-sex partners), and dependent children may be included under a family application

12 months from date of approval, renewable indefinitely

Minimum annual income of USD 50,000, or sufficient means to support yourself and any accompanying dependants

Welcome Stamp

Belarus

Foreign founders and employees may obtain temporary residence permits. Permanent residence can be requested after 5 years of continuous temporary residence (highly qualified workers can apply with no minimum residence period since February 2026). Belarusian citizenship by naturalization then requires a further 5 years of continuous residence on permanent residence (no more than 90 days abroad per calendar year), knowledge of Belarusian or Russian, a lawful income, and renunciation of other citizenship.

Family members of foreign HTP founders and employees may obtain temporary residence permits through family reunification provisions under standard Belarusian immigration law. The primary permit holder must demonstrate a legal income source meeting the subsistence minimum. Family members are not automatically covered by the HTP visa-free entry provisions and follow standard immigration procedures.

HTP resident status is granted indefinitely (subject to ongoing compliance), valid under the special legal regime until 1 January 2049. Visa-free entry allows up to 180 days per calendar year. Temporary residence permit is issued for up to 1 year, renewable annually.

Hi-Tech Park Resident

The permit grants permanent residence immediately upon approval. After 5 years of continuous residence on permanent residence (no more than 90 days abroad per calendar year), holders aged 18+ may apply for Belarusian citizenship by naturalization, subject to knowledge of Belarusian or Russian, a lawful income covering the subsistence minimum, and renunciation of other citizenship. A proposed citizenship ground for investors was under discussion in 2026 but has not been enacted.

Close relatives (spouse, children, parents) of a permanent resident may apply for their own permanent residence under the family reunification ground. Each dependant must submit a separate application with the full set of required documents. Children under 14 are exempt from fees, criminal record certificates, medical certificates, and fingerprinting.

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