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Residency by property purchase — countries, budgets, timelines

Buying property grants residency only in some countries. Below are the destinations where a property investment directly opens a residence visa or permit, with the minimum threshold and processing time. Each country has a detailed breakdown of conditions, taxes and yield.

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Comparison

Matching destinations

CountryMinimum investmentEntry price · yield
Malaysiadeposit RM 1 million (~$215K) + income RM 40K/monthfrom $150,000 · 4-7% gross
Indonesia (Bali)IDR 2 billion (~$128K) deposit / IDR 10 billion for PT PMAfrom $180,000 · 10-15% gross on premium-location villas
Philippines$50,000 (SRRV Smile) / $75,000 (SIRV)from $50,000 · 6-10% gross
Sri Lanka$75K – $200K in a condominiumfrom $80,000 · 6-10% long-term expat, 10-15% boutique villa Airbnb
Cabo Verde€80,000 (Sal, Boa Vista) / €120,000 (Praia, Mindelo)from €50,000 (~5.5M ₽) · 6-10% resort Airbnb, 5-7% long-term
BahrainBHD 130,000 (~$345,000)from $200,000 · 5-9% gross
Georgia$150,000 (from March 2026)from $40,000 · 7-12% gross, short-term up to 12-15%
Montenegro€150,000 (in tourist zones from 2026)from €100,000 · 5-9% long-term, 8-12% Airbnb
Armenia~$150,000 (with the reform of 01.08.2026 — fast-track to PR)from $80,000 · 6-9% long-term, 8-12% Airbnb Tsaghkadzor winter
Dominican Republic$200,000 in real estate / business / bank depositfrom $150,000 · 8-10% gross, short-term Airbnb
Oman250 000 OMR (~$650 000)from $180,000 · 6-8% gross
Greece€250,000 / €400,000 / €800,000 (3-tier by region)from €150,000 · 4-7% long-term, 8-12% Airbnb on the islands
Cyprus€300,000 + €50,000 annual incomefrom €200,000 · 4-7% long-term, 6-10% short-term Airbnb
Mauritius$375 000 (PDS / IRS / Smart City)from $300,000 (PDS entry), from $375,000 (residence permit) · 4-7% long-term, 6-9% short-term villa Airbnb
Turkey$400 000 (for citizenship) / $200 000 (for residence permit)from $80,000 · 5-9% gross, short-term up to 8-12%
Mexico~$435,000 (Temporary Resident via real estate)from $120,000 · 8-12% Airbnb at resorts, 10-15% total return
Seychelles$500,000 (residence) / $1,000,000 (permanent)from $500,000 (Eden Island apartments) · 5-8% net via hotel rental program
UAEAED 750K (2 years) / AED 2 million (10-year Golden Visa)from $200,000 · 6-10% net, premium residences up to 8-12%
Saudi Arabia$800,000 (Permanent) / $27,000/year (Limited)from $300,000 · 6-8% gross, NEOM rental yields after completion 8-10%
Serbiano minimum amount (ownership alone is enough)from €80,000 (~8.8M ₽) · 5-7% long-term rental in Belgrade, 8-12% Airbnb in Kopaonik

FAQ

Common questions

Which countries grant residency for buying property?

Among our destinations, a direct "buy property → residence visa" link is offered by the UAE (Golden Visa from AED 2M), Turkey (citizenship from $400K, residence permit from $200K), Oman (investor visa from 250K OMR), Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro and others. Thailand has no direct residency for a purchase — only LTR/Elite investment visas.

What is the difference between residency and citizenship by investment?

A residence permit grants the right to live and is renewed while you own the property or meet the program conditions. Citizenship is a passport with no term. Turkey grants citizenship for an investment from $400,000; most other countries grant only residency.

Where is the lowest entry threshold for residency?

Among our destinations, some of the most accessible thresholds are in Georgia, Serbia, Montenegro and countries with programs from $100-250K. The UAE and Turkey require more but grant a "stronger" status (a 10-year Golden Visa, citizenship).

Does residency extend to the family?

In most programs — yes: the main applicant plus spouse and children up to a certain age (usually 18-25). Exact conditions for each country are on its page under "Residency through property purchase".

Do you have to live in the country to keep residency?

It depends on the program. UAE investor visas and the Golden Visa do not require permanent residence. Some European permits require minimum presence for renewal. This is a key parameter — check it on the specific country page.

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