Singapore and Hong Kong Rank Among World’s Costliest Golden Visa Markets

Singapore and Hong Kong are ranked among the most expensive golden visa markets globally. Singapore’s Global Investment Programme tops the list at USD7.8m for citizenship, while Hong Kong’s Capital Investment Entrant Scheme is third at USD3.8m for residency. The US is launching a USD5m option, with New Zealand’s USD2.85m Active Investor Plus Visa and Bermuda’s USD2.5m programme rounding out the top five. Other high-cost schemes include Samoa’s USD1.4m citizenship, Saudi Arabia’s USD1.1m residency, and USD1m options in Seychelles and El Salvador. Canada’s USD871,000 Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme ranks tenth, underscoring global competition for wealthy investors seeking mobility and security.