Immigration Law · European Union
Secure Your Investor Visa in Europe With a Lawyer Who Knows the Route
Investment-based residence is one of the fastest ways to establish a life in Europe, but the routes are changing quickly — several countries have tightened or closed their schemes, and the rules on funds, sourcing and property differ from one to the next. We match you, free of charge, with a lawyer who handles investor and golden visa applications in your target country every day.
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Who this is for
For high-net-worth individuals and investors seeking residence through capital
An investor visa — often called a golden visa — lets a non-EU national obtain residence in an EU or EEA country in return for a qualifying investment, such as a real estate purchase, a capital transfer, a stake in a fund or a business, or a government bond. The appeal is clear: a route to residence, and in some cases citizenship later, that does not require a local job or day-to-day management. But the landscape is shifting. Several countries have reduced or closed their property-based schemes, minimum amounts vary widely, and authorities now scrutinise the source of funds, tax history and the investor’s background more closely than ever. The right route, the right structure and a clean source-of-funds file are what separate a smooth approval from a refusal that is hard to unwind.
Why investors get stuck
Investor visa refusals rarely come from lack of money.
They come from the paper trail.
Authorities now audit the source of funds and the investor’s history far more closely than the headline investment amount suggests.
Source-of-funds that fails the audit
Banks and immigration authorities increasingly demand a complete, traceable explanation of where the money came from — salary, business income, inheritance or sale. Gaps in that trail are a leading cause of delay and refusal.
Schemes that change mid-application
Golden visa programmes are being tightened or closed across Europe. A route that was open when you started may have new minimums or restrictions by the time you file — and outdated advice can cost you the application.
Tax and structure set up the wrong way
How you hold the investment — personally, through a company or a trust — and where you are tax resident can create liabilities you did not expect. Structuring it correctly at the start matters for years afterwards.
What you get
An investor visa lawyer who protects the whole transaction
We only match you with lawyers who regularly handle investor, golden visa and residence-by-investment cases in your target country.
Route and threshold confirmed
Your lawyer confirms which investment route is still open, what the current minimums and conditions are, and whether it actually leads to the residence or citizenship outcome you want.
Source-of-funds file built
Get help assembling a complete and traceable explanation of where your capital comes from — salary, business income, sale proceeds or inheritance — presented the way banks and immigration authorities expect to see it, before you commit any funds.
Investment structure reviewed
Your lawyer reviews how you plan to hold the investment — personally, through a company or another structure — and flags the tax, reporting and ownership obligations that come with each option, so your position is sound from day one.
Compliance kept current
Rules change, and your obligations do not end at approval. Your lawyer keeps your residence status, renewals and any path toward permanent residence or citizenship on track as the scheme evolves, so nothing lapses unnoticed.
Coverage
Investor visa lawyers across Europe
Investor visa and golden visa programmes are national, and several are being reformed. The right lawyer knows which schemes are still open and how your target country’s authority currently applies the rules. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Investor visas — common questions
What is an investor visa or golden visa?
An investor visa grants residence in return for a qualifying investment, such as real estate, a capital transfer, a fund or a business stake. The minimum amount, eligible asset classes and the path to permanent residence or citizenship vary significantly from one country to the next.
Are golden visa programmes still open in Europe?
It varies by country. Some have reduced the scope of property-based investment or closed that route entirely, while others remain active. Your lawyer can confirm which schemes are currently open and what they require, before you commit any funds.
How much do I need to invest?
There is no single figure — minimum investment thresholds differ by country and asset type, and they change over time. Rather than rely on outdated figures, your lawyer will confirm the current amount and conditions for the specific route you are considering.
Why do authorities scrutinise the source of funds?
Anti-money-laundering rules require banks and immigration authorities to verify that your capital was obtained lawfully. They typically ask for documented evidence of salary, business income, sale proceeds or inheritance, so a complete, traceable paper trail is essential.
Does an investor visa lead to citizenship?
In many countries, holding residence by investment can, over time and subject to additional conditions such as physical presence and language requirements, open a path to permanent residence and eventually citizenship. The timeline and rules vary by country.
Can I include my family in an investor visa application?
In most countries, yes — a spouse and dependants can often be included or join later through family reunification, subject to additional requirements. Your lawyer will confirm how family members are handled under your chosen route.
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