Investment pathways

For investors who invest at least NZD $5 million (Growth) or NZD $10 million (Balanced) in acceptable New Zealand investments.

For entrepreneurs starting a new business, or taking over and growing an existing one, in British Columbia (Metro Vancouver eligible).

For entrepreneurs establishing a new business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District, in a participating BC community.

Official Australia investment-migration route closed to new applications.

For non-EU entrepreneurs and independent professionals with a viable business plan and sufficient personal funds.

For US citizens starting a Dutch business under the 1956 Dutch-American Friendship Treaty, at a lower bar than the general Self-Employed Person permit.

For citizens of a U.S. treaty country who have invested, or are actively investing, a substantial amount in a real and operating U.S. business they will direct.

For investors who invest the required minimum capital in a new U.S. commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs, leading directly to a green card.

For non-EU nationals with an innovative or economically significant business project, certified by ENISA.

For non-EU freelancers (Freiberufler) or self-employed founders (Selbständige) with a genuine German business case.

For non-EU/EEA investors making a qualifying real-estate, business, or deposit investment in Latvia.

For non-EU/EEA investors purchasing qualifying Greek real estate, at thresholds set by location.

For non-EU investors who invest at least €250,000 in an approved real estate fund, granting a 10-year renewable residence permit.

For experienced businesspeople looking to establish an innovative, viable, and scalable business in the UK, backed by an endorsement.

For non-EU investors committing at least €500,000 to a Luxembourg business, granting a 3-year renewable residence permit.

Official Italy investment-linked residence route.

For non-EU investors committing at least CZK 75 million to a Czech company, creating at least 20 jobs, with at least 30% ownership.

Residency by investment for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals meeting Malta's asset, property, and contribution requirements.

For entrepreneurs investing in and actively managing a new or existing business in Manitoba.

For business owners establishing, purchasing, or partnering in a business in New Brunswick.

For entrepreneurs owning and actively managing a business in Nova Scotia.

For business owners establishing or investing in a business in Prince Edward Island.

For non-EU nationals seeking to work as self-employed professionals or entrepreneurs in Belgium.

For non-EU entrepreneurs whose Austrian business creates real macroeconomic benefit, via investment or job/technology contribution.

For non-EU founders establishing an innovative Austrian business, with qualifying capital, equity, and points-grid score.

Portugal’s Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) is an investment-linked residence route for eligible third-country nationals. Current qualifying routes include job creation, investment in scientific research, support for arts or cultural heritage, qualifying non-real-estate collective investment funds, and qualifying investment in a Portuguese company subject to employment conditions. Real-estate investment does not qualify.

For entrepreneurs establishing, owning, or partnering in a business in Saskatchewan.

For non-EU freelancers and self-employed professionals with a viable French business plan.

For non-EEA nationals starting or running their own business in Norway, including entrepreneurs/startup founders.

For non-EU freelancers or entrepreneurs whose business serves a substantial Dutch economic interest.

For self-employed people intending to be self-employed in cultural activities or athletics in Canada.

For non-EU nationals seeking to work as self-employed professionals (autónomos) in Spain.

For non-EU/EFTA nationals establishing a self-employed business that serves the general interest of the Swiss economy.

For non-EU/EEA nationals starting or running their own business in Sweden.

For non-EU professionals with qualifying prior income and activity resources, within Italy's annual self-employment quota.

For non-EU nationals running their own business in Denmark, outside the Start-up Denmark scheme.

For non-EU entrepreneurs establishing an innovative, scalable business in Denmark.

For non-EEA entrepreneurs with an innovative, high-potential business proposal and at least €50,000 in funding, to establish and run their business in Ireland.

For non-EU entrepreneurs with a recognised facilitator agreement to start an innovative business in the Netherlands.

For entrepreneurs with a qualifying business, a letter of support from a designated organization, and enough money to settle, to become Canadian permanent residents.

For non-EU company directors appointed as the legal representative of a French-established company.

For non-EU investors making a qualifying investment of at least €300,000 in France with a job-creation commitment.

For non-EU founders of an innovative start-up, backed by a French Tech-affiliated incubator or accelerator.

For non-EU company directors establishing a Slovak s.r.o. with at least €5,000 share capital and ~€28,400 in business-operating funds.

For non-EU investors making a qualifying investment in an Estonian company.

For non-EU investors/associates or shareholders of a Romanian company meeting minimum capital and funds requirements.