The Investor-Residency, or as it is also known, the ´Golden-Visa´ is for applicants who wish to benefit from the advantages of holding residency in Europe and yet not be classed as a resident for tax purposes. This permit permits its holders to work, employ or be employed.

This residency requires an investment in property,  one or several where the investment is required to meet the minimum value sum, see below, set in its selected country which must be be unencumbered.

It is also possible to obtain this permit by depositing funds in a national bank account.