How to compare Govt Application fee for Golden Visas?

Best CitizenshipsUpdated 1 min read
Dual Citizenship

We have compiled application costs charged by Government for golden visa programs by country. This is only the application fee charged by government, does not include main investment, or any other additional costs.

This way you can compare the application fee in one place and you will know how much you pay to the Govt.

Here is a quick summary

  • Malta has the most expensive golden visa fee.
  • Spain is the cheapest in terms of application costs,
  • Italy processes applications free of charge.
  • Canada is the most expensive application costs for Quebec immigrant investor program.
  • Latvia also charges quite high state fee for golden visa.
Golden visa (Investment) Government Application fee
Portugal (280K euro) € 5,324.60
Greece (250K euro) €2,000
Spain (500K euro) €150
Cyprus (300K euro) €500
Ireland (400K euro) €1,500
United Kingdom (2M pound) £1,623
United States ($900K) $3,675 (I-526 filing) for EB-5
Canada QIIP ($1.2M) $15,496
Italy (250K euro) Free (Nulla osta)
Netherlands (1.2M euro)  €2,137
Malta (100K euro) €68,000 to €98,000 Malta Permanent Residency scheme
Latvia (250K euro) €38,000 (Govt bonds) / €10,000 (business) / €12,500 (real estate)
Australia ($1m) $5,375 (investor) / $7,880 (SIV) / $9,455 (Premium)
New Zealand ($1m) $4,960.00 (Investor)
Singapore S$ 10,000 (GIP)

 

Written by

Best Citizenships

Mr. Prabhu Balakrishnan, is the Founder and CEO of Best Citizenships. World's Leading expert in citizenship and residence by investment programs 15+ years experience with high net worth clients. Founded several startup brands for CBI industry. A Pioneer advocating Global mobility with dual Citizenship. Other interests include migration, computers, finance, travel, startups and crypto.

Explore

Popular programmes

All programmes

Free consultation

Is this programme right for you?

Tell us your nationality, budget and family size. Our licensed partners reply with eligible programmes and a full cost breakdown — free of charge.