Comparision to similar EU programs 

Brief comparision of similar programs accross the EU

Hungary
Greece
Latvia
Portugal
Spain
Minimum Investment
Value (EUR)
3 categories 250,000; or 500,000; or 1.000.000
250,000+ (soon 250,000+OR 500,000+)
€250,000+
€280,000+
€500,000+
Real Estate Type?
Residential
Residential or Commercial
Residential or Commercial
Residential or Commercial
Residential or Commercial
Typical Application Process
Timeline?
2-3 months
2-3 months
3-4 months+
18-24 months+
2-3 months+
Validity
10 Years (renewable for additional 10 years)
5 Years
5 Years
2 Years
3 Years
All Countries Eligible?
Yes
Yes, with limitations
No
No
Yes, with limitations
Savings Requirement?
No
No
No
No
No
Minimum Net Worth
Requirement?
No
No
No
No
No
Minimum stay requirement?
No (0 Days Per Year)
No (0 Days Per Year)
No – But annual visits required
to renew your ID card (7-14 day process)
7 Days Per Year (On Average)
No (0 Days Per Year)
Possibility to obtain Permanent
Residency / Citizenship?
Yes
Possible, but challenging
Possible, but challenging
Possible
Possible
Possibility of local
employment?
Possible
No
No
Yes
Yes
Can you rent out your
real estate?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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