2. USA: The Land of Opportunity (and Hefty Investments)
Wanna make it in America? Uncle Sam’s got the EB-5 program, but get ready to play in the big leagues. You’ll have to shell out $800,000 (in a Targeted Employment Area) or go all-in with $1.8 million elsewhere. But this unlocks the Green Card, possibly citizenship, and a shot at living in the land of Netflix originals, road trips, and diners. Go big or go home, right?

3. New Zealand: Middle-earth Awaits
If your vibe is more ‘peaceful green paradise’ than ‘urban hustle,’ New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa is your jam. You’ll need NZ$5 million (approx. $2.8 million) in approved investments, but in return, you’re scoring permanent residency and Insta-worthy scenery on tap. No wonder US investors are queuing up to find their own slice of Hobbiton.

4. Greece: A Mediterranean Haven
If you want Greek summers on a budget, look at Greece’s Golden Visa. Invest just €250,000 in real estate (less than a Mumbai flat) and live your best Mamma Mia life under blue skies and olive trees. You’ll get residency, Schengen access (hello Eurotrips!), and no one’s stopping you from sipping frappé by the beach all year.

5. Portugal: The European Gateway
Portugal’s Golden Visa is a low-key crowd favorite for a reason. Plonk down €250,000 (even in culture or art!), get residency, and after five years, you could call yourself a EU citizen. Access to 27 countries, minimal living requirement, plus you’re chilling in the land of port wine and pastel de nata.

Golden Visas can be your golden ticket to a new life abroad, but they come with a price.