2026 Ranking

Cheapest Golden Visas by Minimum Investment (2026)

Updated H2 2026 · 10 programmes ranked · Compiled from official government sources

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“Cheapest” here is literal and qualified: the table below sorts the golden visa programmes we track by their published minimum qualifying investment, as stated on official government pages — cheapest by that single figure among the 136 programmes we track, not a recommendation. Each row links to the official source it was taken from.

The 10 Lowest-Cost Golden Visas We Track

Golden Visas ranked by minimum qualifying investment
#CountryProgrammeMin. investmentInitial durationOfficial source
1LithuaniaDarbas pas stambų investuotoją pagal Investicijų įstatymą€14,00012 monthsmigracija.lt — re-checked 2026-06-09
2GhanaAutomatic Immigrant Quota€43,59912 monthsgipc.gov.gh — re-checked 2026-06-09
3LatviaShare capital investor€50,00060 monthspmlp.gov.lv — re-checked 2026-06-09
4AzerbaijanBank Deposit Investor TRP (AZN 100,000)€51,24612 monthsmigration.gov.az — re-checked 2026-06-09
5PanamaInversionista Agrario€52,319migracion.gob.pa — re-checked 2026-06-09
6South KoreaD-8-3 Corporate Investment Visa – Individual/Sole Proprietor Investment€56,938investkorea.org — re-checked 2026-06-09
7ParaguayResidencia Permanente para Inversionistas Extranjeros (SUACE)€61,039migraciones.gov.py — re-checked 2026-06-09
8EstoniaResidence permit for business€65,000investinestonia.com — re-checked 2026-06-09
9NauruNauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program€78,478ecrcp.gov.nr — re-checked 2026-06-10
10Cape VerdeGreen Card (Real-Estate Investor) — Lower-PIB Municipality (€80,000)€80,000e-portaldef.gov.cv — re-checked 2026-06-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest golden visa in 2026?

Among the 136 golden visa programmes we track, Lithuania's Darbas pas stambų investuotoją pagal Investicijų įstatymą lists the lowest minimum qualifying investment: €14,000.

Which countries have golden visas with a minimum qualifying investment of €52,400 or less?

Based on the figures we track: Lithuania, Ghana, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Panama.

How current are these figures?

Every programme in the table links to a named source — about 77% directly to an official government source; the figures shown were last re-checked between 2026-06-09 and 2026-06-10.

Does a low minimum qualifying investment make approval easier?

No. The ranking sorts a single published figure. Each programme has its own eligibility rules, documentation and totals (insurance, legalisation, living costs) that this one number does not capture.

Figures relate to the specific programmes named above. Always confirm on the official pages linked below before applying.

Official sources

Lithuania

Ghana

Latvia

Azerbaijan

Panama

South Korea

Paraguay

Estonia

Nauru

Cape Verde

Figures are compiled from official government sources and re-checked on a rolling basis. Always confirm on the official page before applying.