The European countries where you can still get a golden visa
Fact-Check Results
“While some countries like Spain have clamped down on golden visas, others like Hungary and Cyprus still offer them for less than the price of the average UK house.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm or refute claims about Hungary/Cyprus golden visa costs relative to UK house prices.
“The average UK house now sets buyers back by around £301,000 (€347,776).”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify the specific UK house price figure provided.
“Hungary has a Guest Investor Program (GIP) with a minimum investment threshold of €250,000 for non EU/EEA citizens, granting a 10-year residency.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Hungary's Guest Investor Program requirements.
“Hungary's current cost of living is approximately 40% lower than the UK.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify cost of living comparisons between Hungary and the UK.
“Greece offers a cost of living around 30% cheaper than the UK.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Greece's cost of living relative to the UK.
“Cyprus has a golden visa requiring a minimum investment of €300,000 in real estate, funds, or company shares.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify Cyprus' golden visa investment requirements.
“Italy's golden visa requires a minimum investment of €250,000 in an innovative startup for a two-year renewable residency.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Italy's Investor Visa program details.
“Portugal removed direct real estate investment as a golden visa pathway in 2023.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify Portugal's changes to golden visa pathways.
“Portugal's most affordable golden visa route allows a minimum investment of €250,000 to arts and cultural projects.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Portugal's arts/cultural project investment route.
“Spain closed its golden visa through property investment route in 2025.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify Spain's golden visa policy changes.