Best Golden Visa Programs

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Best golden visa programs in 2026

The best golden visa programs for property buyers in 2026 are the UAE Golden Visa and the Greece Golden Visa. Both still accept property as the qualifying investment. Cyprus and Malta also offer residence through property, with extra income or fee conditions. Spain has closed its programme, and Portugal no longer accepts property.

Last checked 8 November 2026, published by Imago 77 Ltd

Best golden visa advisers for comparing programmes

These firms work across several countries, so they suit families who have not yet chosen a programme.

  1. 1. Henley & Partners

    Best for families comparing several countries; residence and citizenship is its only business

    • Formed in its current form in 1997
    • More than 70 offices, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Glyfada (Athens)
    • Member of the Investment Migration Council
    • Works only on residence and citizenship planning and does not sell property

    From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  2. 2. Immigrant Invest

    Best for eU programmes, including Malta and Greece

    • Operating since 2006
    • Offices in Malta, Vienna, Lisbon and Athens
    • Member of the Investment Migration Council and a licensed agent for Malta programmes

    From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  3. 3. Global Citizen Solutions

    Best for a wide spread of residency and citizenship programmes

    • Founded in 2016
    • Member of the Investment Migration Council
    • Covers residency planning, citizenship planning and corporate services

    From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  4. 4. Astons

    Best for buyers who want property and residency arranged by one firm

    • Founded in London in 1989; head office now in Dubai
    • Offices in Dubai, Athens, Limassol, Malta, Istanbul and Fort Lauderdale
    • Also arranges property purchases, so it is not independent of the sale

    From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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  5. 5. Lexidy

    Best for a legal-firm approach to southern European programmes

    • Legal boutique with an office in Kolonaki, Athens
    • Further offices in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Mexico
    • Sends a fixed-price proposal after a first consultation

    From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.

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