Which countries offer a business investor visa visa?

VisaPassage tracks 116 countries offering a business investor visa route — 116 with fully verified government fees, processing times and rights, and 0 more at summary level. Every entry is checked against official sources and describes typical eligibility, never a promise of approval.

Does a business investor visa visa lead to permanent residency?

In 81 of the tracked business investor visa routes there is a statutory path to permanent residency — the fastest reaches PR on grant in Bulgaria. These are statutory minimums and may vary by individual circumstances; they are never a guarantee.

Can you work on a business investor visa visa?

Work rights vary by country: 114 of the tracked business investor visa routes carry some form of work permission — see the Rights column in the comparison table for each country's specific terms. Confirm against the official source before relying on it.

Visa types · Invest & Capital

Business Investor Visa visa

Residence for actively investing in or acquiring a local operating business.

116 countries with verified fees and rights.

						Rights
Albania Albania Unique Permit - Investor	—	60 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises management of the invested business activity. Study: Incidental study permitted. Residency after 5 years Family: Family members may join via family reunification.
Andorra Andorra Residence and Work Authorisation (Self-Employed / Company Owner)	€190.96	60 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises self-employed activity / running the declared Andorran company. Study: Holder may study alongside the activity. Residency: Renews 1+2+2+2 then 10-year blocks; counts toward the 20 years for naturalisation. Family: Family join via the separate family-reunification authorisation (B.1).
Angola Angola Privileged Investor Visa	—	30 days	—	730 days	10 years	Work: Permits activity to implement and run the registered investment project. Residency after 10 years
Argentina Argentina Investor Visa (Inversionista)	—	—	—	—	3 years	Work: Full work rights on investor temp residence Study: May study while resident Residency after 3 years Family: Family reunification permitted
Armenia Armenia Business Owner Residence (LLC Route)	AMD 105,000	45 days	—	—	3 years	Work: Operate own LLC; residence ground Art.15(e) Study: May enroll in study programs Residency after 3 years Family: Spouse and children get temp residence
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan TRP by Economic Investment	—	—	—	—	2 years	Work: Residence on the investment ground; paid employment for a third party still requires a work permit unless exempt. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 2 years
Bahrain Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)	—	—	BHD 500	—	—	Work: May manage and work in the owned company; broader employment needs an LMRA permit. Study: Permitted. Residency: Renewable 2/5/10-year permit tied to the company; not permanent residence. Family: Can sponsor dependants subject to income and rules.
Bangladesh Bangladesh PI (Private Investor) Visa	$51	15 days	—	—	—	—
Belize Belize Temporary Residence (Investor)	—	—	—	—	1 year	Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 1 year
Benin Benin Investor Route (APIEx / Investment Code)	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Investor/director may run the business; the route confers tax/customs advantages, not an automatic residence permit. Residency: Via the resident-card system; durable business ties support the privileged 10-year card.
Botswana Botswana Investment Visa	—	14 days	—	—	—	Residency: Investors may progress to a residence permit and, eventually, permanent residence in less than the usual five years.
Brazil Brazil Investor Visa (VITEM IX - Company Investment)	—	—	—	—	4 years	Work: Manage/run invested company Study: Study permitted Residency after 4 years Family: Family reunion allowed
Bulgaria Bulgaria Permanent Residence by Company Investment (Job Creation)	€511	60 days	—	—	On grant	Work: Permanent residents have free labour-market access. Study: Full access to education. Residency: Grants permanent residence directly; citizenship eligibility after 5 years. Family: Family members eligible for residence.
Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Investment / Economic Activity	—	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises the declared investment/business activity. Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the activity. Residency after 5 years Family: Family members can join via family reunification.
Cameroon Cameroon Investor Residence (Investment Code / CIPA)	—	—	—	—	6 years	Work: Authorises running and managing the approved business. Residency after 6 years
Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)	—	—	—	—	On grant	Work: Optional open work permit before PR Study: As PR, full study access Residency: Grants permanent residence Family: Spouse and dependants included
Chile Chile Temporary Residence for Investors and Related Personnel	—	—	—	—	2 years	Work: May manage the investment / perform the contracted executive or technical role. Study: May study; formal enrolment normally via the student subcategory. Residency after 2 years Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325.
China China Permanent Residence by Investment	$140	4 days	—	—	—	Work: Permanent residents may live and work in China without a separate work permit. Study: Full access to study and public services. Residency: This route confers permanent residence directly; the card is valid 10 years and renewable. Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 18 may be included under the family category.
Colombia Colombia M Migrant Visa - Partner or Business Owner	$230	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorised to run/work in the company in which the qualifying investment is held. Study: Study permitted alongside the business activity. Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse/partner, children up to 25 and disabled dependent children as beneficiaries.
Congo Republic of the Congo Investor Residence Visa	FCFA 106,000	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Permits running the approved investment/business; foreign investors and staff are guaranteed free profit repatriation. Residency after 10 years
Costa Rica Costa Rica Inversionista (Investor) Temporary Residency	$50	90 days	—	—	3 years	Work: Own investment/business only; not as employee Study: Study permitted Residency after 3 years Family: Spouse + children under 25 as dependents
Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire Investor Approval (CEPICI)	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Authorises management of the approved investment / business. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Via renewable carte de résident; no investor citizenship route exists.
Cuba Cuba Foreign Investment / Mariel Special Development Zone	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Activity tied to the approved investment project or zone enterprise. Residency: Project-linked temporary residence; no passive route to permanent residence or citizenship by investment.
Czechia Long-term Residence Permit for Investment	CZK 2,500	45 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Work tied to the investment business Study: Study permitted alongside residence Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification permitted
Dominica Dominica Business / Investor Residence	EC$800	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Business activity allowed; a work permit is required to perform work in the company. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 5 years
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Investment Residence as Investor	$200	90 days	—	—	On grant	Work: Investor may manage and work in the invested activity. Study: Residents may study. Residency: Fast-tracked to permanent residence; naturalization possible after ~2 years (reduced for property/industry owners). Family: Spouse and dependent children may be included as dependents.
DR Congo DR Congo Investor Establishment (ANAPI / Investment Code)	—	30 days	—	—	—	Work: Investor may manage and work in the approved enterprise via the accompanying establishment/work visa. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Leads to renewable establishment residence; no citizenship-by-investment (single nationality only).
Ecuador Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Inversionista (Investor)	$450	30 days	—	—	2 years	Work: Investor residents may carry out their productive/commercial activity. Study: Residents may enrol in study. Residency after 2 years Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant.
Egypt Egypt Investor Residence (Investment Project)	—	60 days	—	—	15 years	Work: May manage and work in the owned company; outside employment needs a work permit. Study: Holder and dependants may study. Residency after 15 years Family: Dependants obtain residence on the investor's sponsorship.
Egypt Egypt Bank-Deposit Residence Permit	—	60 days	—	—	15 years	Study: Holder and dependants may study. Residency after 15 years Family: Dependants may obtain residence on the holder's sponsorship.
El Salvador Temporary Residence for Investors	—	—	—	730 days	—	Work: Authorises managing and working in the applicant's own invested enterprise. Study: Residents may study. Residency: Renewable temporary residence leads to definitive residence. Family: Dependants apply as accompanying persons (F-9).
Estonia Estonia Residence Permit for Business (Enterprise)	€350	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Run own enterprise Study: Study permitted alongside business Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse and minor children may join
Eswatini Eswatini Investor Work/Residence Permit (EIPA-Facilitated)	SZL 6,000	—	—	—	—	Work: Authorises the investor/expatriate role; directors get 5-year permits, other expatriates 2-year. Residency: Long-term investor residence can support later permanent residence/naturalisation; no fixed published threshold. Family: Spouse and children apply as Dependants on Form 6 against the permit holder.
Eswatini Eswatini Temporary Residence Permit - Business Person	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Authorises running the declared business in Eswatini. Residency: Sustained business and lawful residence can support a later permanent-residence/naturalisation application; no fixed published threshold. Family: Spouse and children apply separately as Dependants on Form 6.
Ethiopia Ethiopia Investment Visa	$15	3 days	—	365 days	3 years	Work: Supports the investor's investment activity; expatriate employment requires the Investment Commission work permit. Residency after 3 years
Fiji Fiji Investor Permit (7-Year)	FJD 650.05	21 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises running and working in the approved investment business. Residency: Long-term residence counts toward citizenship by naturalisation; no citizenship-by-investment route exists. Family: Dependants accompany on a co-extensive residence permit.
Fiji Fiji Investor Permit (3-Year)	FJD 650.05	21 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises running and working in the approved investment business. Residency: Lawful residence counts toward citizenship by naturalisation (8 of the last 10 years from 2026); PR required for citizenship from 2035. Family: Dependants accompany on a co-extensive residence permit.
France France Talent Card - Economic Investor	€99	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Manage your investment project Study: Study permitted Residency after 5 years Family: Talent-Famille; spouse may work
Gabon Gabon Investor / Entrepreneur Residence (ANPI-Gabon)	—	—	—	—	3 years	Work: Authorises operating the declared business in Gabon. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 3 years
Georgia Georgia Entrepreneur Work Residence Permit	GEL 300	30 days	—	—	6 years	Work: Own business / entrepreneurial activity Study: May enroll in study programs Residency after 6 years Family: Spouse and minor children included
Ghana Immigrant Quota (Discretionary)	$647	56 days	—	365 days	7 years	Work: Authorises employment in the approved quota position with the sponsoring company. Residency after 7 years Family: Dependants may apply for dependant residence permits.
Ghana GIPC Automatic Immigrant Quota (Work & Residence)	$500	42 days	—	365 days	7 years	Work: Authorises the quota holder to work for the sponsoring GIPC-registered company. Residency after 7 years Family: Dependants may apply for dependant residence permits.
Greece Greece Startup Golden Visa (Investment in Elevate Greece Startups)	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Study permitted Residency: 5-yr residence; citizenship after 7 yrs Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Guatemala Guatemala Temporary Residence - Investor	$200	—	—	—	5 years	Work: May manage and operate the qualifying investment/business. Study: Residents may study. Residency after 5 years Family: Economic dependants admitted under the migrant-worker rules.
Guinea Guinea Investor Route (APIP-Guinée / Investment Code)	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Permits running the registered business and acting as director; employees require separate AGUIPE-approved work cards. Residency: Renewable business residence; no published statutory permanent-residence or citizenship-by-investment timeline. Family: Family members obtain residence cards tied to the investor's stay.
Guyana Guyana Investor Route (GO-Invest Company + Work Permit)	—	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises managing/working in the registered company via the linked work permit. Residency after 5 years Family: Family enter on visitor/business visas; no automatic dependent work rights.
Haiti Haiti Investor / Business-Activity Residence	—	—	—	—	5 years	Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 5 years
Honduras Honduras Investor Residence (Inversionista)	$300	—	—	—	—	Work: Authorises the declared investment/business activity in Honduras. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Permanent-character residence leading to immigrant status and naturalisation; no citizenship-by-investment route exists. Family: Spouse and children may be included as economic dependents or family-link residents.
Hong Kong Hong Kong Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs	HK$600	28 days	—	—	7 years	Work: May run and work in the sponsored business. Study: Holder and dependants may study. Residency after 7 years Family: Dependants may work and study.
India India Business Visa (paper)	—	5 days	—	180 days	—	Family: Family may apply for dependent Entry (X) Visa.
Indonesia Indonesia Investor KITAS (E28A)	IDR 7,000,000	5 days	—	—	4 years	Work: Own/invested company; director role only Residency after 4 years Family: Dependents allowed; no work for family
Iraq Kurdistan Region Investor Residency	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Investor/work-residence permits permit activity tied to the investment in the Kurdistan Region. Study: Lawful residence permits study in the region. Residency: Renewable investor residency; no published permanent-residence or citizenship track. Family: Extends to spouse, children under 18 and parents.
Israel Israel B-5 Investor Visa (US Citizens)	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Manage/develop the investment business Study: Investor and family may study Family: Spouse/children live, work, study
Jamaica Jamaica Investor Facilitation (JAMPRO)	JMD 17,250	—	—	365 days	3 years	Work: Authorises the investor to work in and manage their own Jamaican enterprise under the work permit. Residency after 3 years
Japan Japan Business Manager Visa	¥3,000	90 days	—	—	10 years	Work: Full-time; tied to managing the business Study: Study allowed alongside business Residency after 10 years Family: Dependent visa for spouse + children
Jordan Jordan Citizenship by Investment - Project / SME Route	—	—	—	—	On grant	Work: Investor operates the project; full rights on naturalisation. Study: Full access once residency/citizenship is granted. Residency: Residency first, then citizenship after the holding period (about 3 years). Family: Spouse, dependent children and dependent parents.
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Business Immigrant Visa (C5)	$400	5 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Permits running one's own business; salaried local employment needs a separate work permit. Residency after 5 years Family: Family members may obtain accompanying visas.
Kenya Kenya Work Permit Class G (Trade, Business or Consultancy / Investor)	KES 20,000	—	—	—	7 years	Work: Authorises the named trade, business, consultancy or profession. Residency after 7 years Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes linked to the permit holder.
Kenya Kenya Work Permit Class A (Prospecting and Mining)	KES 20,000	—	—	—	7 years	Work: Authorises the licensed prospecting or mining activity. Residency after 7 years Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes linked to the permit holder.
Kenya Kenya Work Permit Class B (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)	KES 20,000	—	—	—	7 years	Work: Authorises the agricultural or animal-husbandry enterprise. Residency after 7 years Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes.
Kenya Kenya Work Permit Class F (Specific Manufacturing)	KES 20,000	—	—	—	7 years	Work: Authorises the specified manufacturing enterprise. Residency after 7 years Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes.
Kuwait Kuwait Long-Term Investor Residence (Business, up to 15 years)	KWD 50	60 days	—	—	—	Work: Permits managing the approved business/investment in Kuwait. Study: Holder and dependents may study while resident. Family: Dependents may be sponsored at roughly KWD 40/year per dependent subject to conditions.
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Investment Visa	—	—	—	—	—	—
Laos Laos Investor Visa (NI-B2 / I-B2)	—	8 days	—	—	—	—
Latvia Latvia Residence Permit for Share Capital Investors	€100	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: May work in own/invested company Study: Study permitted alongside residence Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse and minor children included
Lesotho Lesotho Business People Permit (Investor Residence)	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Authorises operating the licensed business in Lesotho. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite (permanent) business permit is available for long-term holders.
Lesotho Lesotho LNDC-Facilitated Foreign Investor Route	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Investor and approved staff work under the business and work permits LNDC helps facilitate. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Via renewable business/work permits leading to an indefinite permit; no fixed statutory period published.
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Residence via Approved Business / Special Economic Interest	—	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises the declared role in the company; passive capital placement alone does not confer residence. Study: Lawful residents may study. Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse and children may join once the permit holder resides in Liechtenstein.
Lithuania Lithuania Business / Investor Temporary Residence Permit	€160	120 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises managing/working in the applicant's own company. Study: May study alongside running the business. Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification possible, subject to the 2-year sponsor-residence rule.
Luxembourg Luxembourg Investor Residence Permit	€80	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Linked to managing the qualifying investment; separate authorisation may apply for other activity. Study: Study permitted while resident. Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification available subject to conditions.
Macao Macao Temporary Residency by Major Investment	—	—	—	—	—	—
Madagascar Madagascar Investor / Entrepreneur Residence	—	90 days	—	—	3 years	Work: Authorises running and managing the registered company. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 3 years Family: Spouse and minor children may obtain dependent residence permits.
Malawi Malawi Business Residence Permit (BRP)	—	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises self-employment in the approved business; additional businesses can be added to the permit. Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse and minor children may apply for dependant permits.
Mauritius Mauritius Occupation Permit — Investor	—	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: May run and work in the invested company Study: Resident; may study Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse and dependent children under 24 may obtain dependent permits
Mexico Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Investor)	$56	5 days	—	—	4 years	Work: Work allowed via investor activity (INM permit) Study: May study while resident Residency after 4 years Family: Spouse and children via family unity
Moldova Moldova Long-Stay Investor / Entrepreneur Visa (Type D/AI)	€80	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises the declared entrepreneurial and management activity in the applicant's company. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 5 years
Monaco Monaco Company Formation Residence (SARL / SAM)	—	45 days	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises managing/working in the authorised company; employees still need work permits. Study: As a Monaco resident, may also study. Residency after 10 years Family: Family members obtain residence cards on the standard resident track.
Mongolia Mongolia Investor Visa & Residence (Classification B / T)	—	10 days	—	365 days	—	—
Morocco Morocco Residence Permit - Investor	—	—	—	—	4 years	Work: May manage and work in the invested business. Study: Permitted. Residency after 4 years Family: Family via reunification permits.
Mozambique Mozambique Investor Residence Visa	—	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises the investor/director to operate the approved project. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 10 years Family: Family generally included via accompanying/temporary-stay permits; specifics pending the formal programme rules.
Myanmar Myanmar Foreign Investor Visa and Stay Permit (MIC)	$200	3 days	—	70 days	—	—
Namibia Namibia Self-Employment / Business (Investor) Permit	NAD 2,600	—	—	—	—	Work: Authorises the declared business or profession on the applicant's own account. Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the business. Residency: Genuine, sustained business activity can support a later permanent residence application; assessed by the ISB.
Nepal Nepal Business Visa (Foreign Investor)	$400	15 days	—	—	—	Work: Permits managing/operating the applicant's own registered enterprise; not general employment. Residency: Investing USD 100,000+ at once can qualify separately for a Residential Visa; business visa itself is renewable but not PR. Family: Family members obtain dependent non-tourist visas on recommendation; spouse may not work.
Netherlands Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) Residence Permit	€423	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Self-employed work only Study: Study allowed alongside business Residency after 5 years Family: Family included; free to work
New Zealand Business Investor Work Visa	NZ$12,380	—	—	—	—	Work: Work in own/invested NZ business Residency: 12-mth or 3-yr pathway by investment Family: Partner + dependent children included
Nicaragua Nicaragua Investor Residence	$610	—	—	—	2 years	Work: Investors may run and work in their own enterprise; territorial tax exempts foreign income. Study: Investors and their families may study in Nicaragua. Residency after 2 years Family: Spouse and children of the investor have their own permanent-residence sub-category.
Nigeria Nigeria Permanent Residence - Investor Visa	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Permits operation of the qualifying business; permanent-residence status. Study: Residence permits study. Residency: This is permanent residence; citizenship may be sought after meeting statutory criteria. Family: Dependants covered under the related spouse/dependant permanent-residence subtypes.
Nigeria Nigeria Business Visa - Frequently Travelled Executives	—	—	—	—	—	—
Oman Oman Investor Visa (Company Formation via Invest Easy)	—	30 days	—	—	—	Work: May manage own company Study: Resident; may study Family: Investor may sponsor family
Panama Panama Reforestation Investor Visa	—	—	—	—	2 years	Study: May study as legal resident Residency after 2 years Family: Spouse and dependents included
Panama Panama Macro-Enterprise Business Investor Permit	$250	—	—	—	2 years	Work: May manage own invested company Study: May study as legal resident Residency after 2 years Family: Dependents included
Paraguay Paraguay Permanent Residence for Foreign Investors (SUACE)	PYG 27,875.50	30 days	—	—	—	Work: Full right to run the business and work in Paraguay. Study: Full access to study. Residency: Grants permanent residence directly; naturalisation generally after about 3 years of residence. Family: Family members obtain permanent residence based on the relationship to the investor.
Peru Peru Investor Migratory Status (Calidad Migratoria Inversionista Residente)	PEN 57.60	30 days	—	—	3 years	Work: May manage and draw income as manager/director of the invested company, subject to labour and tax rules. Study: May study while holding investor status. Residency after 3 years Family: Family members apply separately under Familiar Residente status.
Philippines Philippines 9(d) Treaty Trader / Treaty Investor Visa	₱9,620	60 days	—	—	—	Work: Work limited to developing/directing the treaty enterprise or conducting the treaty trade. Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as dependents.
Poland Poland Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity	PLN 440	60 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises the declared business activity. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 5 years
Qatar Qatar Investor Residence Permit (Company Investment)	—	60 days	—	—	—	Work: Run own/invested business Study: Live, work and study permitted Residency: Renewable residence; PR if QAR3.65M Family: Sponsor spouse and children
Romania Romania Long-Stay Visa for Economic Activities (D/AE)	€120	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Self-directed economic activity per the approved project. Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification available once the sponsor holds a 1-year residence permit.
Romania Romania Long-Stay Visa for Company Administrators (D/AS)	€300	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Management of the named company only. Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification available once the sponsor holds a 1-year residence permit.
Rwanda Rwanda Multinational Business Visa (V9)	$200	14 days	—	—	—	Residency: Investors relocating apply for an investor residence permit that can lead to long-term residence.
Rwanda Rwanda Prospective Investor Visa (V6)	$50	3 days	—	90 days	—	Residency: Leads to an investor residence permit once an RDB-registered investment is established.
Rwanda Rwanda Investor Permit (Class A / B / F / J)	$1,600	14 days	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises running and working in the registered investment/business. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and children apply for dependant (M-class) permits.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis Business Investor / Company Formation	—	—	—	—	14 years	Work: Owner may work in the business once a work permit is granted; permit tied to the business. Residency after 14 years
Samoa Samoa Temporary Resident Permit for Conduct of Business / Investment	WST 600	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises operating the registered business; sector reservations and equity caps under the Foreign Investment Act apply. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and dependent children may be included (WST 300 each).
San Marino San Marino Economic Residence (Company-Ownership Route)	—	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises running and managing the applicant's own San Marino company. Study: Resident family members may enrol in local education. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and dependent children can be included in the residence.
Saudi Arabia Saudi Premium Residency — Investor	SAR 4,000	—	—	—	—	Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business Study: Full access; no restrictions Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Senegal Senegal Investor (APIX Investment Code Approval)	—	10 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises the investor's own business activity; employed expatriate staff still need approved contracts.
Serbia Serbia Temporary Residence for Investors	—	15 days	—	—	3 years	Work: Permits managing/working in the invested business. Study: May study alongside the investment activity. Residency after 3 years Family: Family join via family reunification.
Slovakia Slovakia Temporary Residence for the Purpose of Business	€240	90 days	€28,413	—	5 years	Work: May carry out the registered business activity only; no employment for third parties. Study: Study allowed alongside the business activity. Residency after 5 years Family: Family may join via family-reunification temporary residence.
Slovenia Slovenia Residence and Work Permit for Company Founder / Foreign Representative	€102	60 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Work as the company's representative/director; majority owners exempt from labour-market testing. Study: Study permitted alongside the business activity. Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification possible after one year of residence.
South Africa South Africa Business Visa	—	60 days	—	—	On grant	Work: Work within the established business Residency: Direct PR category for qualifying business owners Family: Family apply for accompanying visas
South Korea Corporate/Business Investment Visa D-8	—	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Work tied to invested business Study: Study allowed alongside business Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse & children via F-3
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Investor Category Residence Visa	$200	—	—	—	—	Work: May manage and operate the qualifying investment/business; political or disruptive activity is prohibited. Study: Holders and dependents may reside and study; dependents covered under the same visa. Family: Spouse and dependants eligible under the same visa (USD 200/year each).
Switzerland Switzerland Investor / Important Economic Interest Permit (Art. 23 FNIA)	CHF 88	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Entrepreneurial/self-employed activity in the approved venture. Study: Study possible at cantonal discretion. Residency after 10 years Family: Reunification for spouse and children (Art. 44 FNIA); family members may work.
Taiwan Taiwan Resident Visa for Investment	$66	8 days	—	—	5 years	Work: May manage the invested business; a work permit may be required to draw a salary as an employee. Study: May study while resident. Residency after 5 years Family: Spouse and minor children may obtain dependent ARCs.
Tajikistan Tajikistan Investor Visa	—	30 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises managing/operating the invested enterprise. Residency: Active-investment route; supports a residence-permit application for long-term stay. No CBI programme exists.
Tanzania Tanzania Residence Permit Class A (Investor / Self-Employed)	$3,000	60 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises the approved investment or self-employed business activity. Family: Spouse and dependent children may apply for dependant residence permits (Class C / derivative) tied to the principal.
Togo Togo Investor / Business Founder Residence	F CFA 500,000	37 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises management of the founder's own business in Togo. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Renewable; substantial investors may reach the privileged long-term card. Family: Family members obtain their own residence cards.
Tonga Tonga Business Visa for Investors / Foreign Investment	$345	30 days	—	—	—	Work: Authorises operating the registered foreign-investment business. Residency: Established investors may apply for a Residency Visa; no statutory minimum years published. Family: Family members apply for dependent residence permits.
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Investment Visa (IN)	—	10 days	—	—	—	—
Uganda Uganda Entry Permit Class E (Manufacturing Investor)	$400	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises operating and working in the manufacturing enterprise named in the permit. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and children under 18 may apply for a dependant pass linked to the permit.
Uganda Uganda Entry Permit Class B (Agriculture Investor)	$2,500	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises operating and working in the agricultural enterprise named in the permit. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and children under 18 may apply for a dependant pass linked to the permit.
Uganda Uganda Entry Permit Class C (Mining Investor)	$2,500	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises operating and working in the mining enterprise named in the permit. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and children under 18 may apply for a dependant pass linked to the permit.
Uganda Uganda Entry Permit Class D (Business and Trade Investor)	$2,500	—	—	—	10 years	Work: Authorises operating and working in the trading business named in the permit. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and children under 18 may apply for a dependant pass linked to the permit.
Ukraine Ukraine Long-Term Visa for Company Founders / Participants	$165	15 days	—	90 days	—	Work: Authorises engagement in the founded business, generally via an employment permit for the company. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency: Temporary residence renewed while the business continues; USD 100,000+ investment opens an immigration permit and permanent residence.
United Arab Emirates UAE Investor/Partner Residence Visa (2 years)	—	14 days	—	—	—	Work: Self-sponsored; run/own UAE business Study: May study in the UAE Residency: 5-yr renewable Green residence; no PR Family: Sponsors spouse, children, parents
United States E-2 Treaty Investor Visa	$315	—	—	730 days	—	Work: Work in own treaty business Study: May study while maintaining status Family: E-2 spouse can work; children included
Uruguay Uruguay Permanent Legal Residence - Investor / Business Owner	UYU 3,539	—	—	—	3 years	Work: Full work and business rights under permanent residence. Study: Full access to study. Residency after 3 years Family: Family members apply for residence on their own basis.
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Investment Visa	$350	—	—	—	—	—
Vanuatu Vanuatu Foreign Investor Residence Visa	VUV 57,600	—	—	—	10 years	Work: May manage and work in the approved VIPA-registered business. Study: Lawful residence permits study. Residency after 10 years Family: Spouse and dependent children can be included on the residence visa application.
Vietnam Vietnam Investor Visa (DT1-DT4)	—	5 days	—	—	—	Work: Run own/invested company Study: Permitted incidental to residence Family: Spouse+children get dependent TT TRC
Zambia Zambia Investor's Permit	ZMW 16,160	—	—	—	3 years	Work: Authorises running and working in the declared investment/business. Residency after 3 years Family: Spouse and dependent children may be included as dependants.
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Investor Residence Permit	$500	—	—	—	5 years	Work: Authorises running and overseeing the invested business. Residency after 5 years Family: Dependents included at USD 300 each with supporting certificates.
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe ZIDA Investment Licence (Investor Entry Route)	$4,620	—	—	—	5 years	Residency after 5 years

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